28 total bills, 7 anti-gun bills,
10 pro-gun bills for this session
Proposed Oregon Firearm Legislation
28 total bills, 7 anti-gun bills,
10 pro-gun bills for this session
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Title: Relating to firearms; and declaring an emergency.
Description: Defines "undetectable firearm." Punishes manufacturing, importing, offering for sale or transferring undetectable firearm by maximum of 10 years' imprisonment, $250,000 fine, or both. Defines "undetectable firearm." Punishes manufacturing, importing, offering for sale or transferring undetectable firearm by maximum of 10 years' imprisonment, $250,000 fine, or both. Punishes possession of undetectable firearm by maximum of 364 days' imprisonment, $6,250 fine, or both, and 10 years' imprisonment, $250,000 fine, or both, upon second and subsequent convictions. Punishes offering for sale, selling or transferring firearm without serial number by maximum of $1,000 fine upon first conviction, 364 days' imprisonment, $6,250 fine, or both, upon second conviction, and 10 years' imprisonment, $250,000 fine, or both, upon third and subsequent convictions. Punishes possession of firearm without serial number occurring on or after September 1, 2024, by maximum of $1,000 fine upon first conviction, 364 days' imprisonment, $6,250 fine, or both, upon second conviction, and 10 years' imprisonment, $250,000 fine, or both, upon third and subsequent convictions. Defines "unfinished frame or receiver." Requires gun dealer to conduct criminal background check before transferring unfinished frame or receiver. Punishes importing, offering for sale or transferring unfinished frame or receiver by maximum of $1,000 fine upon first conviction, 364 days' imprisonment, $6,250 fine, or both, upon second conviction, and 10 years' imprisonment, $250,000 fine, or both, upon third and subsequent convictions. Specifies exceptions. Punishes possession of unserialized unfinished frame or receiver occurring on or after September 1, 2024, by maximum of $1,000 fine upon first conviction, 364 days' imprisonment, $6,250 fine, or both, upon second conviction, and five years' imprisonment, $125,000 fine, or both, upon third and subsequent convictions. Provides that person commits crime if person possesses unfinished frame or receiver and is prohibited from possessing firearms. Punishes by maximum of 364 days' imprisonment, $6,250 fine, or both. Prohibits person under 21 years of age from possessing firearms and unfinished frames and receivers with specified exceptions. Punishes by maximum of 364 days' imprisonment, $6,250 fine, or both. Establishes affirmative defense for person under 21 years of age who owned firearm before effective date of Act or who relinquished firearm prior to prosecution.] Authorizes governing bodies of certain public entities that own or control public building to adopt policy, ordinance or regulation precluding affirmative defense for possession of firearm in or on public building by concealed handgun licensee. Provides that in prosecution for possession of firearm in or on public building subject to such policy, ordinance or regulation, concealed handgun licensee affirmative defense is not complete defense, but results in Class A misdemeanor conviction punishable by 364 days' imprisonment, $6,250 fine, or both.] Prohibits person from transferring certain firearms to recipient person knows, or reasonably should know, is under 21 years of age. Punishes by maximum of 364 days' imprisonment, $6,250 fine, or both. Specifies exceptions.] Appropriates moneys to Department of State Police for implementation of Act. Declares emergency, effective on passage.
Last Action: Chapter 229, (2023 Laws): Effective date July 13, 2023.
Last Action Date: July 24, 2023
Title: Relating to firearms.
Description: Prohibits person under 21 years of age from possessing firearms with specified exceptions. Prohibits person under 21 years of age from possessing firearms with specified exceptions. Punishes by maximum of 364 days' imprisonment, $6,250 fine, or both. Prohibits person from transferring certain firearms to recipient person knows, or reasonably should know, is under 21 years of age. Punishes by maximum of 364 days' imprisonment, $6,250 fine, or both. Specifies exceptions.
Last Action: In committee upon adjournment.
Last Action Date: June 25, 2023
Title: Relating to the possession of firearms in certain public areas.
Description: Authorizes governing bodies of certain public entities that own or control public building to adopt policy, ordinance or regulation or precluding affirmative defense for possession of firearms in public building and adjacent grounds by concealed handgun licensees. Authorizes governing bodies of certain public entities that own or control public building to adopt policy, ordinance or regulation or precluding affirmative defense for possession of firearms in public building and adjacent grounds by concealed handgun licensees. Provides that in prosecution for possession of firearm in building or on grounds subject to such policy, ordinance or regulation, concealed handgun licensee affirmative defense is not complete defense, but results in Class A misdemeanor conviction punishable by 364 days' imprisonment, $6,250 fine, or both.
Last Action: In committee upon adjournment.
Last Action Date: June 25, 2023
Title: Relating to firearms.
Description: Directs Department of Justice to study ways to address unlawful possession of firearms, and to provide results of study to interim committees of Legislative Assembly no later than December 31, 2024. Directs Department of Justice to study ways to address unlawful possession of firearms, and to provide results of study to interim committees of Legislative Assembly no later than December 31, 2024. Sunsets January 2, 2025.
Last Action: In committee upon adjournment.
Last Action Date: June 25, 2023
Title: Relating to extreme risk protection orders.
Description: Modifies procedures for issuing extreme risk protection order. Modifies procedures for issuing extreme risk protection order. Modifies court findings for issuing order. Requires court to schedule second hearing seven days after issuing initial ex parte order and to order respondent to engage in mental health evaluation. Directs court to, at second hearing, consider results of mental health evaluation and either terminate order or order third hearing and second mental health evaluation. Directs court to, at third hearing, terminate order or continue order for final 30 days.
Last Action: In committee upon adjournment.
Last Action Date: June 25, 2023
Title: Relating to transfers of firearms.
Description: Exempts from private transfer criminal background check requirement transfer of curio or relic firearm to person licensed as collector under federal law. Exempts from private transfer criminal background check requirement transfer of curio or relic firearm to person licensed as collector under federal law.
Last Action: In committee upon adjournment.
Last Action Date: June 25, 2023
Title: Relating to the reciprocity of concealed handgun licenses.
Description: Provides person with privileges and legal defenses available to person with Oregon concealed handgun license if person is licensed to carry concealed handgun by another state, or city or county in another state. Provides person with privileges and legal defenses available to person with Oregon concealed handgun license if person is licensed to carry concealed handgun by another state, or city or county in another state.
Last Action: In committee upon adjournment.
Last Action Date: June 25, 2023
Title: Relating to the regulation of firearms in public buildings.
Description: Requires district school board or higher education governing board that adopts policy limiting possession of firearms by concealed handgun licensees on school grounds to install metal detectors at entrances to buildings subject to policy. Requires district school board or higher education governing board that adopts policy limiting possession of firearms by concealed handgun licensees on school grounds to install metal detectors at entrances to buildings subject to policy.
Last Action: In committee upon adjournment.
Last Action Date: June 25, 2023
Title: Relating to public safety.
Description: Defines "undetectable firearm." Punishes manufacturing, importing, offering for sale or transferring undetectable firearm by maximum of 10 years' imprisonment, $250,000 fine, or both. Defines "undetectable firearm." Punishes manufacturing, importing, offering for sale or transferring undetectable firearm by maximum of 10 years' imprisonment, $250,000 fine, or both. Punishes possession of undetectable firearm by maximum of 364 days' imprisonment, $6,250 fine, or both. Defines "untraceable firearm." Punishes possessing, manufacturing, importing, offering for sale or transferring untraceable firearm by maximum of $1,000 fine upon first conviction, 364 days' imprisonment, $6,250 fine, or both, upon second conviction, and 10 years' imprisonment, $250,000 fine, or both, upon third and subsequent convictions. Defines "unfinished frame or receiver." Punishes importing, offering for sale or transferring unfinished frame or receiver by maximum of $1,000 fine, or $2,000 fine if offense involves 10 or more unfinished frames or receivers, upon first conviction. Upon second conviction, punishes by maximum of 364 days' imprisonment, $6,250 fine, or both, or five years' imprisonment, $125,000 fine, or both, if offense involves 10 or more unfinished frames or receivers. Upon third and subsequent convictions, punishes by maximum of 10 years' imprisonment, $250,000 fine, or both, or 20 years' imprisonment, $375,000 fine, or both, if offense involves 10 or more unfinished frames or receivers. Specifies exceptions. Punishes possession of unserialized unfinished frame or receiver by maximum of $1,000 fine, or $2,000 fine if offense involves 10 or more unfinished frames or receivers, upon first conviction. Upon second conviction, Punishes by maximum of 364 days' imprisonment, $6,250 fine, or both, or five years' imprisonment, $125,000 fine, or both, if offense involves 10 or more unfinished frames or receivers. Upon third and subsequent convictions, punishes by maximum of five years' imprisonment, $125,000 fine, or both, or 10 years' imprisonment, $250,000 fine, or both, if offense involves 10 or more unfinished frames or receivers. Specifies exceptions. Creates crime of domestic terrorism. Punishes by maximum penalty of 10 years' imprisonment, $250,000 fine, or both. Prohibits court from sentencing person to probation if person is in possession of 10 or more unfinished frames or receivers at time of offense. Provides that person commits crime if person possesses unfinished frame or receiver and is prohibited from possessing firearms. Punishes by maximum of 364 days' imprisonment, $6,250 fine, or both. Requires gun dealer to conduct criminal background check before transferring unfinished frame or receiver.
Last Action: In committee upon adjournment.
Last Action Date: June 25, 2023
Title: Relating to firearms.
Description: Repeals requirement to secure firearm in specified circumstances. Repeals requirement to secure firearm in specified circumstances. Repeals requirement to secure firearm prior to transfer. Repeals requirement to report loss or theft of firearm within certain time of loss or theft. Repeals requirement to directly supervise use of firearm by minor after transfer of firearm to minor. Repeals provisions limiting possession of firearms by concealed handgun licensees in Capitol, certain airport buildings and certain school grounds. Repeals affirmative defense to charge of possessing weapon in public building for person possessing firearm in airport in accordance with federal law. Reduces fees payable to county sheriff for issuance and renewal of concealed handgun license.
Last Action: In committee upon adjournment.
Last Action Date: June 25, 2023
Title: Relating to firearms.
Description: Repeals prohibition on carrying concealed firearm on person or possessing concealed, readily accessible handgun within vehicle. Repeals prohibition on carrying concealed firearm on person or possessing concealed, readily accessible handgun within vehicle. Authorizes entity that controls public building to adopt policy prohibiting possession of firearms within building by persons other than those exempted from prohibition under current law. Maintains exemptions from prohibitions and defenses to offenses for concealed handgun licensees under current law.
Last Action: In committee upon adjournment.
Last Action Date: June 25, 2023
Title: Relating to a tax credit for gun safes; prescribing an effective date.
Description: Establishes tax credit against personal income taxes for purchase of qualifying gun safes or locking mechanisms. Establishes tax credit against personal income taxes for purchase of qualifying gun safes or locking mechanisms. Applies to tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2024, and before January 1, 2030. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Last Action: In committee upon adjournment.
Last Action Date: June 25, 2023
Title: Relating to felon in possession of a firearm; prescribing an effective date.
Description: Directs Oregon Criminal Justice Commission to classify crime of felon in possession of a firearm as crime category 8. Directs Oregon Criminal Justice Commission to classify crime of felon in possession of a firearm as crime category 8. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Last Action: In committee upon adjournment.
Last Action Date: June 25, 2023
Title: Relating to firearm safety instruction at public schools; declaring an emergency.
Description: Authorizes public schools to provide firearm safety and accident prevention class to students in first grade. Authorizes public schools to provide firearm safety and accident prevention class to students in first grade. Declares emergency, effective July 1, 2023.
Last Action: In committee upon adjournment.
Last Action Date: June 25, 2023
Title: Relating to firearm purchase permits.
Description: Authorizes county to adopt ordinance concerning Ballot Measure 114 (2022) providing that law enforcement agency with jurisdiction entirely within county is not required to act as firearm purchase permit agent, and permit is not required for transfer of firearm from transferor within county to county resident. Authorizes county to adopt ordinance concerning Ballot Measure 114 (2022) providing that law enforcement agency with jurisdiction entirely within county is not required to act as firearm purchase permit agent, and permit is not required for transfer of firearm from transferor within county to county resident.
Last Action: In committee upon adjournment.
Last Action Date: June 25, 2023
Title: Relating to firearm permits; prescribing an effective date.
Description: Modifies firearm permit application and issuance process. Modifies firearm permit application and issuance process. Provides that permit agent is Department of Transportation and modifies qualifications to obtain permit. Directs Department of State Police to annually perform criminal background check on permit holders and to contract with entity to perform equity analysis on changes to permit system. Provides that verification of permit eliminates criminal background check requirement at time of firearm transfer. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Last Action: In committee upon adjournment.
Last Action Date: June 25, 2023
Title: Relating to firearm hold agreements.
Description: Authorizes federal firearms licensee or other person to enter into firearm hold agreement with firearm owner. Authorizes federal firearms licensee or other person to enter into firearm hold agreement with firearm owner. Provides immunity from liability for person who takes possession of firearm pursuant to firearm hold agreement except in actions arising from unlawful conduct. Directs Oregon Health Authority to establish grant program to fund storage of firearms pursuant to firearm hold agreement. Appropriates moneys to authority to fund grants. Requires that training course for concealed handgun license include use of firearm hold agreements for firearm suicide prevention. Provides that transfer of firearm pursuant to firearm hold agreement is exempt from private transfer criminal background check requirement.
Last Action: In committee upon adjournment.
Last Action Date: June 25, 2023
Title: Relating to firearm purchase permits.
Description: Provides that person is automatically qualified to obtain permit to purchase firearm if person holds valid concealed handgun license. Provides that person is automatically qualified to obtain permit to purchase firearm if person holds valid concealed handgun license.
Last Action: In committee upon adjournment.
Last Action Date: June 25, 2023
Title: Relating to firearm hold agreements.
Description: Authorizes federal firearms licensee to enter into firearm hold agreement with firearm owner. Authorizes federal firearms licensee to enter into firearm hold agreement with firearm owner. Provides immunity from liability for licensee to store and return firearm pursuant to firearm hold agreement except in specified circumstances. Directs Oregon Health Authority to establish grant program to fund storage of firearms pursuant to firearm hold agreement. Appropriates moneys to authority to fund grants. Requires that training course for concealed handgun license include use of firearm hold agreements for firearm suicide prevention.
Last Action: In committee upon adjournment.
Last Action Date: June 25, 2023
Title: Proposing amendment to Oregon Constitution relating to the right to carry concealed firearms.
Description: Proposes amendment to Oregon Constitution establishing right to carry concealed firearms. Proposes amendment to Oregon Constitution establishing right to carry concealed firearms. Refers proposed amendment to people for their approval or rejection at next regular general election.
Last Action: In committee upon adjournment.
Last Action Date: June 25, 2023
Title: Relating to correction of erroneous material in Oregon law.
Description: Makes nonsubstantive and technical changes in Oregon law. Makes nonsubstantive and technical changes in Oregon law. Corrects grammar and punctuation. Conforms language to existing statutes and legislative style.
Last Action: Effective date, January 1, 2024.
Last Action Date: March 24, 2023
Title: Relating to firearms; declaring an emergency.
Description: Modifies firearm permit provisions of Ballot Measure 114 (2022). Directs Department of Justice to study ways to address unlawful possession of firearms, and to provide results of study to interim committees of Legislative Assembly no later than December 31, 2024.] Sunsets January 2, 2025.] Modifies firearm permit provisions of Ballot Measure 114 (2022). Specifies where person may apply for permit to purchase firearm and adds eligibility requirement. Provides that information obtained during application process, during criminal background check and within database of permit holders is exempt from disclosure as public record. Extends time, from 30 to 60 days from receipt of application, by which permit agent must issue permit to qualified applicant or mail reasons for denial in writing to applicant. Increases maximum fee that may be charged for initial application for and renewal of permit. Specifies portion of fee payable to Department of State Police for conducting criminal background check. Provides that permit is only valid for purchase or acquisition of certain specified firearms while permit holder is under 21 years of age. Establishes alternatives to firearms training course or class that may be used to satisfy requirement of proof of completion of firearm safety course for permit. Provides that permits are not required for firearm transfers until July 1, 2024. Establishes temporary exception to permit requirement for transfer of certain firearms until July 1, 2026. Establishes permanent exception to permit requirement for active duty law enforcement and military. Requires gun dealer to allow 72 hours to elapse between receipt of unique approval number from Department of State Police, indicating successful completion of criminal background check, and transfer of firearm to purchaser. Modifies affirmative defense language for large capacity magazine provisions of Ballot Measure 114 (2022). Provides that challenge to legality of Act must be commenced in Circuit Court for Marion County. Declares emergency, effective on passage.
Last Action: In committee upon adjournment.
Last Action Date: June 25, 2023
Title: Relating to felon in possession of a firearm.
Description: Directs Oregon Criminal Justice Commission to classify crime of felon in possession of a firearm as crime category 8. Directs Oregon Criminal Justice Commission to classify crime of felon in possession of a firearm as crime category 8.
Last Action: In committee upon adjournment.
Last Action Date: June 25, 2023
Title: Relating to the possession of firearms in certain public areas.
Description: Authorizes governing bodies of certain public entities that own or control public building to adopt policy, ordinance or regulation or precluding affirmative defense for possession of firearms in public building and adjacent grounds by concealed handgun licensees. Authorizes governing bodies of certain public entities that own or control public building to adopt policy, ordinance or regulation or precluding affirmative defense for possession of firearms in public building and adjacent grounds by concealed handgun licensees. Provides that in prosecution for possession of firearm in building or on grounds subject to such policy, ordinance or regulation, concealed handgun licensee affirmative defense is not complete defense, but results in Class A misdemeanor conviction punishable by 364 days' imprisonment, $6,250 fine, or both.
Last Action: In committee upon adjournment.
Last Action Date: June 25, 2023
Title: Relating to concealed handgun licenses from states that recognize Oregon concealed handgun licenses.
Description: Provides person with privileges and legal defenses available to person with Oregon concealed handgun license if person is licensed to carry concealed handgun in another state that recognizes Oregon concealed handgun licenses. Provides person with privileges and legal defenses available to person with Oregon concealed handgun license if person is licensed to carry concealed handgun in another state that recognizes Oregon concealed handgun licenses.
Last Action: In committee upon adjournment.
Last Action Date: June 25, 2023
Title: Relating to an exception to the private firearm transfer criminal background check requirement for participants in the Address Confidentiality Program.
Description: Exempts transferee who is certified participant in Address Confidentiality Program from private firearm transfer criminal background check requirement. Exempts transferee who is certified participant in Address Confidentiality Program from private firearm transfer criminal background check requirement.
Last Action: In committee upon adjournment.
Last Action Date: June 25, 2023
Title: Relating to the disclosure of information concerning firearms.
Description: Prohibits public body from disclosing to federal governmental entity information concerning firearm transfer or concealed handgun license. Prohibits public body from disclosing to federal governmental entity information concerning firearm transfer or concealed handgun license. Specifies exceptions.
Last Action: In committee upon adjournment.
Last Action Date: June 25, 2023
Title: Relating to firearms.
Description: Creates crime of unlawfully pointing a firearm at another person. Creates crime of unlawfully pointing a firearm at another person. Punishes by maximum of five years' imprisonment, $125,000 fine, or both. Creates crime of unlawful carrying of a handgun. Punishes by maximum of five years' imprisonment, $125,000 fine, or both. Increases penalties for crimes of criminal trespass while in possession of firearm, negligently wounding another person with firearm, unlawful possession of firearm, discharging firearm at train and discharging firearm across airport operational surface. Punishes by maximum of five years' imprisonment, $125,000 fine, or both. Directs Department of State Police to establish and maintain public database, available on website, of persons convicted of crime involving firearm.
Last Action: In committee upon adjournment.
Last Action Date: June 25, 2023
