Proposed Oregon Firearm Legislation HB4145
Legislation Overview
Title: Relating to firearms; declaring an emergency.
Description: The Act makes changes to the gun permit and transfer process and to the LCM prohibition. The Act goes into effect when the Governor signs it. (Flesch Readability Score: 73.2). 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 January 1, 2028. Establishes an exception to the permit requirement for certain active [and retired] law enforcement officers. Modifies the affirmative defense language for the large-capacity magazine provisions of Ballot Measure 114 (2022). Provides that a person may not be prosecuted for prohibited conduct occurring while enforcement of the provisions is enjoined by a court. Provides that gun dealers and manufacturers have 180 days after entry of an appellate judgment reversing or vacating the injunction to take certain actions concerning large-capacity magazines. Provides that a challenge to the legality of the Act must be commenced in the Circuit Court for Marion County. Provides that the Legislative Assembly does not intend the Act to affect current court proceedings concerning Ballot Measure 114 (2022). Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
Session: 2026 Legislative Measures
Last Action: Public Hearing held.
Last Action Date: February 27, 2026
Sponsors
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9 sponsors: Dacia Grayber (D); James Manning (D); Tom Andersen (D); April Dobson (D); Lisa Fragala (D); Jason Kropf (D); Sarah Finger McDonald (D); Floyd Prozanski (D); Lisa Reynolds (D);
Percentage of House Of Representatives sponsoring bill: 15% (9 of 60)
History
| Chamber | Date | Action |
| Senate | Feb 27, 2026 | Public Hearing held. |
| Senate | Feb 26, 2026 | Referred to Rules. |
| Senate | Feb 26, 2026 | First reading. Referred to President's desk. |
| House | Feb 25, 2026 | Third reading. Carried by McDonald. |
| House | Feb 25, 2026 | Vote explanation(s) filed by Chaichi. |
| House | Feb 25, 2026 | Passed. Ayes, 33; Nays, 19--Boice, Breese-Iverson, Bunch, Cate, Chaichi, Diehl, Edwards, Evans, Helfrich, Levy B, Lewis, Mannix, McIntire, Osborne, Owens, Reschke, Skarlatos, Wallan, Wright; Absent, 2--Smith G, Yunker; Excused, 4--Boshart Davis, Hartman, Scharf, Valderrama; Excused for Business of the House, 2--Elmer, Harbick. |
| House | Feb 25, 2026 | Motion to re-refer to Judiciary failed. Ayes, 19; Nays, 32--Andersen, Bowman, Chaichi, Chotzen, Dobson, Evans, Fragala, Gamba, Gomberg, Grayber, Helm, Hudson, Isadore, Javadi, Kropf, Levy E, Lively, Marsh, McDonald, McLain, Munoz, Nelson, Nguyen D, Nosse, Pham H, Rieke Smith, Sanchez, Tran, Walters, Watanabe, Wise, Speaker Fahey; Absent, 1--Smith G; Excused, 3--Hartman, Scharf, Valderrama; Excused for Business of the House, 5--Elmer, Nathanson, Owens, Ruiz, Sosa. |
| House | Feb 24, 2026 | Rules suspended. Carried over to February 25, 2026 Calendar. |
| House | Feb 23, 2026 | Carried over to February 24, 2026 Calendar by virtue of adjournment. |
| House | Feb 20, 2026 | Rules suspended. Carried over to February 23, 2026 Calendar. |
| House | Feb 19, 2026 | Second reading. |
| House | Feb 18, 2026 | Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed A-Engrossed. |
| House | Feb 16, 2026 | Work Session held. |
| House | Feb 2, 2026 | Referred to Judiciary. |
| House | Feb 2, 2026 | Public Hearing held. |
| House | Feb 2, 2026 | First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk. |
Texts
| Type | Date | State Link | Text |
| Engrossed | not available | state link | bill text |
| Introduced | not available | state link | bill text |
| Introduced | not available | state link | bill text |
Amendments
| Title | Description | Date | State Link | Text | Adopted |
| House Committee On Judiciary Amendment #-3 | House Committee On Judiciary (2026-02-16) | Feb 16, 2026 | State Link | amendment text | No |
| House Committee On Judiciary Amendment #-2 | House Committee On Judiciary (2026-02-16) | Feb 16, 2026 | State Link | amendment text | No |
| House Committee On Judiciary Amendment #-4 | House Committee On Judiciary (2026-02-16) | Feb 16, 2026 | State Link | amendment text | No |
Votes - Click on description to view vote roll call
| Description | Vote Date | Yea Votes | Nay Votes | No Votes | Absent | Passed |
| House Third Reading | 02/25/2026 | 33 | 19 | 0 | 8 | Yes |
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| House Committee Do pass with amendments. (Printed A-Eng.) | 02/16/2026 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | Yes |
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| House Motion to Rerefer | 02/25/2026 | 19 | 32 | 0 | 9 | No |
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Link: link to state bill page
