12 total bills, 3 anti-gun bills,
2 pro-gun bills for this session
Proposed Oregon Firearm Legislation
12 total bills, 3 anti-gun bills,
2 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: First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
Last Action Date: January 13, 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: First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
Last Action Date: January 13, 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: First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
Last Action Date: January 13, 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: First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
Last Action Date: January 13, 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: First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
Last Action Date: January 13, 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: First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
Last Action Date: January 13, 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: First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
Last Action Date: January 13, 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: Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
Last Action Date: January 13, 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: Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
Last Action Date: January 13, 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: Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
Last Action Date: January 13, 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: Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
Last Action Date: January 13, 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: Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
Last Action Date: January 13, 2025
