22 total bills, 4 anti-gun bills,
5 pro-gun bills for this session
Proposed Oregon Firearm Legislation
22 total bills, 4 anti-gun bills,
5 pro-gun bills for this session
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Title: Relating to concealed handgun license reciprocity; prescribing an effective date.
Description: The Act extends to people with concealed handgun licenses from some other states the same legal status as a person with an Oregon CHL. The Act takes effect on the 91st day after sine die. (Flesch Readability Score: 68.2). Directs the Department of State Police to create and maintain a list of states that recognize Oregon concealed handgun licenses and require a demonstration of handgun competency to obtain a license that is similar to the requirement in Oregon. Provides persons licensed to a carry concealed handgun in states on the department list with the protections provided to persons with Oregon concealed handgun licenses. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Last Action: Referred to Judiciary with subsequent referral to Ways and Means.
Last Action Date: January 17, 2025
Title: Relating to firearm purchase permits.
Description: The Act says that a person with a CHL is qualified to get a gun purchase permit. (Flesch Readability Score: 80.0). Provides that a person is automatically qualified to obtain a permit to purchase a firearm if the person holds a valid concealed handgun license.
Last Action: Referred to Judiciary.
Last Action Date: January 17, 2025
Title: Relating to firearms.
Description: The Act directs the Department of State Police to study background checks for gun transfers. (Flesch Readability Score: 67.5). Requires the Department of State Police to study the efficiency of firearm transfer criminal background checks. Directs the department to submit findings to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to the judiciary not later than September 15, 2026. Sunsets on January 2, 2027.
Last Action: Referred to Judiciary.
Last Action Date: January 17, 2025
Title: Relating to firearm purchase permits.
Description: The Act says that a person with a CHL is qualified to get a gun purchase permit. (Flesch Readability Score: 80.0). Provides that a person is automatically qualified to obtain a permit to purchase a firearm if the person holds a valid concealed handgun license.
Last Action: Referred to Judiciary.
Last Action Date: January 17, 2025
Title: Relating to the Psychiatric Security Review Board; declaring an emergency.
Description: The Act gets rid of the juvenile panel of the PSRB and changes its membership. (Flesch Readability Score: 67.5). Repeals provisions related to the juvenile panel of the Psychiatric Security Review Board. Provides that the board consists of a single panel of five members and a discretionary alternate member who carry out the board's duties. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
Last Action: Public Hearing held.
Last Action Date: February 10, 2025
Title: Relating to tax incentives for firearms safety; prescribing an effective date.
Description: The Act makes a new tax credit and a new tax subtraction for expenses around gun safety background checks. (Flesch Readability Score: 62.8). Creates a credit against personal income tax for the cost of a criminal history record check required by state law for a transfer of a firearm. Creates a subtraction from taxable income for mileage for travel associated with a criminal history record check. Applies to tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2026, and before January 1, 2032. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Last Action: Referred to Judiciary with subsequent referral to Revenue.
Last Action Date: January 17, 2025
Title: Relating to firearms.
Description: The Act directs the Department of State Police to study background checks for gun transfers. (Flesch Readability Score: 67.5). Requires the Department of State Police to study the efficiency of firearm transfer criminal background checks. Directs the department to submit findings to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to the judiciary not later than September 15, 2026. Sunsets on January 2, 2027.
Last Action: Referred to Judiciary.
Last Action Date: January 17, 2025
Title: Relating to firearms; declaring an emergency.
Description: The Act makes changes to the gun permit and transfer process. The Act goes into effect when the Governor signs it. (Flesch Readability Score: 79.3). Modifies the firearm permit provisions of Ballot Measure 114 (2022). Specifies where a person may apply for a permit to purchase a firearm and adds an eligibility requirement. Provides that information obtained during the application process and during the criminal background check and maintained within the database of permit holders is exempt from disclosure as a public record. Extends the time, from 30 to 60 days from receipt of the application, by which a permit agent must issue a permit to a qualified applicant or mail reasons for a denial in writing to the applicant.Increases the maximum fee that may be charged for an initial application for and renewal of a permit. Specifies the portion of the fee payable to the Department of State Police for conducting a criminal background check. Establishes alternatives to a firearms training course or class that may be used to satisfy the requirement of proof of completion of a firearm safety course for the permit. Provides that permits are not required for firearm transfers until July 1, 2026. Establishes a temporary exception to the permit requirement for the transfer of certain firearms until July 1, 2028. Establishes a permanent exception to the permit requirement for active duty law enforcement and military. Modifies the affirmative defense language for the large capacity magazine provisions of Ballot Measure 114 (2022). Provides that a challenge to legality of the Act must be commenced in the Circuit Court for Marion County. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
Last Action: Referred to Judiciary.
Last Action Date: January 17, 2025
Title: Relating to felon in possession of a firearm.
Description: The Act says that each gun possessed by a felon constitutes a separate offense. (Flesch Readability Score: 65.7). Provides that each firearm possessed by a person committing the crime of felon in possession of a firearm constitutes a separately punishable offense.
Last Action: Referred to Judiciary.
Last Action Date: January 30, 2025
Title: Relating to firearms.
Description: The Act repeals the changes in gun laws from SB 554 (2021). (Flesch Readability Score: 60.7). Repeals the requirement to secure firearms in specified circumstances. Repeals the requirement to secure firearms prior to transfer. Repeals the requirement to report the loss or theft of a firearm within a certain time after the loss or theft. Repeals the requirement to directly supervise the use of a firearm by a minor after transfer of the firearm to the minor. Repeals provisions limiting the possession of firearms by concealed handgun licensees in the Capitol, certain airport buildings and certain school grounds. Repeals the affirmative defense to a charge of possessing a weapon in a public building for a person possessing a firearm in an airport in accordance with federal law. Reduces fees payable to the county sheriff for the issuance and renewal of a concealed handgun license.
Last Action: Referred to Judiciary.
Last Action Date: February 27, 2025
Title: Relating to the possession of firearms in the Capitol.
Description: The Act lets members and staff with CHLs carry guns in the Capitol. (Flesch Readability Score: 76.5). Provides that members of the Legislative Assembly and legislative branch employees who have a valid concealed handgun license have an affirmative defense to a charge of possessing a firearm within the Capitol, and may not be arrested or charged for the offense while in possession of the license.
Last Action: Referred to Judiciary.
Last Action Date: February 27, 2025
Title: Relating to firearm transfers; prescribing an effective date.
Description: The Act says that the Department of State Police no longer does NICS checks for gun dealer firearm transfers. The Act takes effect on the 91st day after sine die. (Flesch Readability Score: 78.8). Removes the Department of State Police as the designated state point of contact for purposes of the National Instant Criminal Background Check System. Directs gun dealers to obtain authorization to transfer firearms directly from the system. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Last Action: Referred to Judiciary.
Last Action Date: March 4, 2025
Title: Relating to firearm hold agreements.
Description: The Act directs the Department of State Police to study firearm hold agreements. (Flesch Readability Score: 63.4). Requires the Department of State Police to study whether firearm hold agreements reduce firearm risks. Directs the department to submit findings to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to the judiciary not later than September 15, 2026. Sunsets on January 2, 2027.
Last Action: Referred to Judiciary.
Last Action Date: March 4, 2025
Title: Relating to the possession of firearms by noncitizens.
Description: The Act makes police ask if a person is a citizen if the person has a gun and is being arrested for a crime. The Act also makes police notify ICE if the person is not a citizen. (Flesch Readability Score: 71.7). Directs an arresting officer to inquire about citizenship when the officer arrests a person for a crime and the person is in possession of a firearm. Directs the arresting officer to notify federal immigration authorities if the person is not a citizen.
Last Action: Referred to Judiciary.
Last Action Date: January 17, 2025
Title: Proposing an amendment to the Oregon Constitution relating to the right to carry concealed firearms.
Description: Resolves to amend the Oregon Constitution to add a right to carry concealed firearms. Sends the change to voters to approve or reject. (Flesch Readability Score: 62.7). Proposes an amendment to the Oregon Constitution establishing a right to carry concealed firearms. Refers the proposed amendment to the people for their approval or rejection at the next regular general election.
Last Action: Referred to Rules.
Last Action Date: January 17, 2025
Title: Relating to firearms.
Description: The Act directs the Department of State Police to study background checks for gun transfers. (Flesch Readability Score: 67.5). Requires the Department of State Police to study the efficiency of firearm transfer criminal background checks. Directs the department to submit findings to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to the judiciary not later than September 15, 2026. Sunsets on January 2, 2027.
Last Action: Referred to Judiciary.
Last Action Date: January 17, 2025
Title: Relating to firearms; prescribing an effective date.
Description: The Act requires gun dealers to wait 72 hours from the time of asking for a background check, and to have the approval number from the check, before giving a firearm or certain unfinished firearm parts to a buyer. The Act takes effect on the 91st day after sine die. (Flesch Readability Score: 64.7). Prohibits a gun dealer from transferring a firearm or unfinished frame or receiver until 72 hours have elapsed from the time the gun dealer requested a criminal background check, and the gun dealer has received the background check approval number from the Department of State Police. Provides that a gun dealer who has the approval number and allows the required time period to elapse before transfer has immunity from civil liability for use of the transferred firearm or unfinished frame or receiver by the purchaser. Takes effect on the 91st day following sine die.
Last Action: Referred to Judiciary.
Last Action Date: January 17, 2025
Title: Relating to rapid fire activators; declaring an emergency.
Description: The Act creates two new crimes concerning rapid fire activators. The Act takes effect when the Governor signs it. (Flesch Readability Score: 72.5). Creates the crime of unlawful transport, manufacture or transfer of a rapid fire activator. Punishes by a maximum of 10 years' imprisonment, $250,000 fine, or both. Creates the crime of unlawful possession of a rapid fire activator. Punishes by a maximum of 364 days' imprisonment, $6,250 fine, or both. Specifies exceptions for both crimes. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
Last Action: Referred to Judiciary.
Last Action Date: January 17, 2025
Title: Relating to firearms.
Description: The Act limits gun possession for people who are under 21 years of age. (Flesch Readability Score: 71.7). Prohibits a person under 21 years of age from possessing firearms with specified exceptions. Punishes by a maximum of 364 days' imprisonment, a fine of up to $6,250, or both. Prohibits a person from transferring certain firearms to a recipient the person knows, or reasonably should know, is under 21 years of age. Punishes by a maximum of 364 days' imprisonment, a fine of up to $6,250, or both. Specifies exceptions.
Last Action: Referred to Judiciary.
Last Action Date: January 17, 2025
Title: Relating to the possession of firearms in certain public areas.
Description: The Act changes the public areas where a person with a CHL can possess a gun. (Flesch Readability Score: 79.5). Authorizes the governing bodies of certain public entities that own or control public buildings to adopt a policy, ordinance or regulation limiting the affirmative defense for concealed handgun licensees for the crime of possessing a firearm in a public building. Provides that in a prosecution for possessing a firearm in a building or on grounds subject to such a policy, ordinance or regulation, the concealed handgun licensee affirmative defense is not a complete defense, but results in a Class A misdemeanor conviction punishable by 364 days' imprisonment, $6,250 fine, or both.
Last Action: Referred to Judiciary.
Last Action Date: January 17, 2025
Title: Relating to exempting certain private firearm transfers from the criminal background check requirement.
Description: The Act exempts some people from needing a criminal background check for a private party gun transfer. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.1). Exempts a transferee who is a certified participant in the Address Confidentiality Program, or who has a driver license with a continuous traveler address, from the private firearm transfer criminal background check requirement.
Last Action: Referred to Judiciary.
Last Action Date: February 4, 2025
Title: Relating to firearm prohibitions based on certain convictions.
Description: The Act says that harassment is not a crime that can lead to a DV gun prohibition under state law. (Flesch Readability Score: 76.2). Provides that the crime of harassment is not a qualifying misdemeanor for purposes of the statute prohibiting the possession of firearms and ammunition based on being the subject of certain court orders or being convicted of certain crimes.
Last Action: Referred to Judiciary.
Last Action Date: March 3, 2025
