37 total bills, 6 anti-gun bills,
16 pro-gun bills for this session
Proposed Oregon Firearm Legislation
37 total bills, 6 anti-gun bills,
16 pro-gun bills for this session
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note: Oregon does not carry over legislation from session to session
Title: Relating to the representation of parties in legal proceedings; and declaring an emergency.
Description: Clarifies that party that is not natural person must appear in court proceedings by attorney unless otherwise specifically provided by law. Declares emergency, effective on passage.
Last Action: Chapter 7, (2015 Laws): Effective date March 12, 2015.
Last Action Date: March 18, 2015
Title: Relating to retired law enforcement officers; declaring an emergency.
Description: Provides honorably retired law enforcement officers with protections provided to Oregon concealed handgun license holders. Declares emergency, effective on passage.
Last Action: In committee upon adjournment.
Last Action Date: July 6, 2015
Title: Relating to firearms; and declaring an emergency.
Description: Modifies certain law enforcement defenses applicable to certain firearms-related crimes. Authorizes certain off-duty law enforcement officers to possess firearms in public buildings. Provides honorably retired law enforcement officers with protections provided to Oregon concealed handgun license holders provided that officers do not have disqualifying convictions. Declares emergency, effective on passage.
Last Action: Chapter 709, (2015 Laws): Effective date July 20, 2015.
Last Action Date: July 22, 2015
Title: Relating to relief from firearm prohibitions; and declaring an emergency.
Description: Repeals sunset on provisions related to relief from prohibition on possessing and purchasing firearms. Authorizes Psychiatric Security Review Board to conduct relief hearings for persons found guilty except for insanity of certain misdemeanors. Authorizes board to conduct hearings with members from adult panel, juvenile panel or both. Declares emergency, effective on passage.
Last Action: Chapter 201, (2015 Laws): Effective date June 2, 2015.
Last Action Date: June 5, 2015
Title: Relating to equipment used in taking animals.
Description: Vests sole authority to regulate hunting ammunition and fishing gear with Legislative Assembly with specified exceptions. Prohibits public bodies from regulating hunting ammunition, fishing gear and angling equipment unless authorized by statute.
Last Action: In committee upon adjournment.
Last Action Date: July 6, 2015
Title: Relating to law enforcement officers.
Description: Provides that active and honorably retired law enforcement officers may possess firearms or other dangerous weapons in public buildings.
Last Action: In committee upon adjournment.
Last Action Date: July 6, 2015
Title: Relating to concealed handgun licenses.
Description: Exempts certain transferors of firearms from requesting criminal history record check if purchaser or recipient has concealed handgun license. Requires county sheriff to request that Department of State Police perform criminal records check with National Instant Criminal Background Check System. Requires sheriff to obtain certain information from noncitizen applicants before issuing concealed handgun license.
Last Action: In committee upon adjournment.
Last Action Date: July 6, 2015
Title: Relating to criminal history record check exemption for concealed handgun licensees.
Description: Exempts certain transferors of firearms from requesting criminal history record check if purchaser or recipient has concealed handgun license. Requires county sheriff to request that Department of State Police perform criminal records check with National Instant Criminal Background Check System. Requires sheriff to obtain certain information from noncitizen applicants before issuing concealed handgun license.
Last Action: In committee upon adjournment.
Last Action Date: July 6, 2015
Title: Relating to the use of deadly force; declaring an emergency.
Description: Changes standard in some circumstances for use of deadly physical force to belief by reasonable person in officer's or person's circumstances that other person is undertaking particular conduct. Modifies element of plan adopted by county deadly physical force planning authority to consist of outreach and training regarding use of reasonable deadly physical force. Modifies requirement that law enforcement agency adopt guidelines for reasonable use of deadly physical force. Declares emergency, effective on passage.
Last Action: In committee upon adjournment.
Last Action Date: July 6, 2015
Title: Relating to crime.
Description: Increases penalty for crime of strangulation when committed knowing victim was pregnant. Punishes by maximum of five years' imprisonment, $125,000 fine, or both. Expands types of previous convictions that elevate crime of assault in the fourth degree to Class C felony in certain circumstances to include other degrees of assault, strangulation and menacing. Provides that child who witnesses assault or strangulation is victim for purposes of determining separately punishable offenses. Provides that release decision for defendant charged with sex crime or crime constituting domestic violence must include order prohibiting attempted contact with victim and third-party contact with victim while defendant is in custody. Modifies definition of "physical injury" for purposes of Oregon Criminal Code. Provides that for two or more domestic violence or abuse offenses between same victim and defendant, trial may take place in any county in which one offense was committed. Adds threatening to cause physical injury to animal to induce other person to engage in conduct as manner of committing crime of coercion. Creates hearsay exception for certain audio recordings of certified interpreter translating witness statement in criminal matter. Provides that recording is admissible without calling interpreter as witness unless defendant files written objection. Authorizes peace officer to apply for and circuit court to enter ex parte emergency protective order when court finds probable cause to believe that person is in danger of domestic violence, abuse or abduction and protective order is necessary to prevent further domestic violence, abuse or abduction. Provides that emergency protective order expires five days after entry. Appropriates moneys from General Fund to ________ for training, prosecuting crimes constituting domestic violence and implementing emergency protective orders.
Last Action: In committee upon adjournment.
Last Action Date: July 6, 2015
Title: Relating to firearms.
Description: Provides persons licensed to carry concealed handgun in another state with protections provided to persons with Oregon concealed handgun license.
Last Action: In committee upon adjournment.
Last Action Date: July 6, 2015
Title: Relating to firearms; declaring an emergency.
Description: Provides persons licensed to carry concealed handgun in another state with protections provided to persons with Oregon concealed handgun license if other state recognizes Oregon concealed handgun licenses and person who qualifies for license in other state would also qualify in Oregon. Provides persons licensed to carry concealed handgun in another state with protections provided to persons with Oregon concealed handgun license if other state recognizes Oregon concealed handgun licenses and requires handgun competency to obtain license that is similar to requirement in Oregon] person who qualifies for license in other state would also qualify in Oregon. Excludes low-velocity powder-actuated tools or similar apparatuses from definition of firearm for purposes of required criminal background check prior to private transfer of firearm. Declares emergency, effective on passage.
Last Action: In committee upon adjournment.
Last Action Date: July 6, 2015
Title: Relating to crime.
Description: Increases penalty for crime of strangulation when committed knowing victim was pregnant. Punishes by maximum of five years' imprisonment, $125,000 fine, or both. Expands types of previous convictions that elevate crime of assault in the fourth degree to Class C felony in certain circumstances to include other degrees of assault, strangulation and menacing. Provides that child who witnesses assault or strangulation is victim for purposes of determining separately punishable offenses. Provides that release decision for defendant charged with sex crime or crime constituting domestic violence must include order prohibiting attempted contact with victim and third-party contact with victim while defendant is in custody. Modifies definition of "physical injury" for purposes of Oregon Criminal Code. Provides that for two or more domestic violence or abuse offenses between same victim and defendant, trial may take place in any county in which one offense was committed. Adds threatening to cause physical injury to animal to induce other person to engage in conduct as manner of committing crime of coercion. Directs Oregon Criminal Justice Commission to classify certain retraining order violations as person Class A misdemeanors for purposes of sentencing guidelines. Provides that certain translated witness statements in criminal matter are not hearsay. Specifies process to challenge competency of translation. Appropriates moneys from General Fund to ________ for expenses related to domestic violence.
Last Action: In committee upon adjournment.
Last Action Date: July 6, 2015
Title: Relating to firearms.
Description: Removes requirement that state, during prosecution for unlawful transfer of firearm, prove defendant knew or should have known that recipient of transferred firearm was prohibited from possessing firearms. Provides that second conviction of unlawful transfer of firearm to prohibited possessor is punishable by maximum of 10 years' imprisonment, $250,000 fine, or both. Creates immunity from prosecution for unlawful transfer of firearm to prohibited possessor if person requests criminal background check. Prohibits Department of State Police from retaining manufacturer's number of firearm when number obtained from transferor other than gun dealer requesting criminal background check and transfer is approved by department.
Last Action: In committee upon adjournment.
Last Action Date: July 6, 2015
Title: Relating to tax incentives for firearms safety; prescribing an effective date.
Description: Creates credit against personal income tax for cost of criminal history record check required by state law for transfer of firearm. Creates subtraction from taxable income for mileage for travel associated with criminal history record check. Applies to tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2015, and before January 1, 2025. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Last Action: In committee upon adjournment.
Last Action Date: July 6, 2015
Title: Relating to firearms training facilities.
Description: Authorizes establishment of firearms training facility on lot or parcel that is in exclusive farm zone, forest zone or mixed farm and forest zone, and that is not within city or urban growth boundary.
Last Action: In committee upon adjournment.
Last Action Date: July 6, 2015
Title: Relating to handgun safety instructors; declaring an emergency.
Description: Directs Department of Public Safety Standards and Training to establish handgun safety instructor program. Directs department to adopt rules to administer handgun safety instructor program. Becomes operative January 1, 2016. Includes completion of handgun safety course taught by handgun safety instructor as acceptable demonstration of competence with handgun for issuance of concealed handgun license. Declares emergency, effective on passage.
Last Action: In committee upon adjournment.
Last Action Date: July 6, 2015
Title: Relating to concealed handgun licenses.
Description: Removes six-month county residence requirement for legal resident applicant for concealed handgun license. Authorizes county sheriff to waive residency requirement for concealed handgun license if applicant resides in another state. Provides that license holders may renew license electronically or by mail. Provides that if sheriff waives residence requirement for license applicant, sheriff shall consider application as renewal if person has valid license issued in another county.
Last Action: In committee upon adjournment.
Last Action Date: July 6, 2015
Title: Relating to firearm safety education; prescribing an effective date.
Description: Requires school districts to provide firearm safety courses. Takes effect July 1, 2016.
Last Action: In committee upon adjournment.
Last Action Date: July 6, 2015
Title: Relating to firearms in public buildings.
Description: Authorizes person licensed to carry concealed handgun to present valid license instead of providing firearm to peace officer for examination when possessing firearm in public building.
Last Action: Effective date, January 1, 2016.
Last Action Date: July 1, 2015
Title: Relating to long guns obtained from other states.
Description: Changes states in which residents of Oregon may lawfully obtain long guns for transport into Oregon from contiguous states to all other states.
Last Action: In committee upon adjournment.
Last Action Date: July 6, 2015
Title: Relating to removing Department of State Police as designated state point of contact for gun dealer criminal background checks.
Description: Removes Department of State Police as designated state point of contact for purposes of National Instant Criminal Background Check System. Requires gun dealer to obtain authorization to transfer firearm directly from system.
Last Action: In committee upon adjournment.
Last Action Date: July 6, 2015
Title: Relating to transfers of used firearms; declaring an emergency.
Description: Extends exemption for private firearm criminal background check requirement when firearm provided to transferee preparing to engage in or in process of completing activities related to hunting, trapping or target shooting. Authorizes person temporarily transferring firearm for period of no more than seven days to conduct criminal background check on transferee by telephone. Requires transferor to retain form documenting transfer. Provides that transferor commits crime if, as result of temporary transfer, firearm is used in commission of crime or possessed by prohibited person. Punishes by maximum of one year's imprisonment, $6,250 fine, or both.] Provides transferor with limited civil immunity for use of firearm if transferor, after requesting criminal background check, receives notification that transferee is qualified to receive firearm and retains completed form. Declares emergency, effective on passage.
Last Action: At Desk upon adjournment.
Last Action Date: July 6, 2015
Title: Relating to authorized tribal police officers; and declaring an emergency.
Description: Repeals sunset provision related to authorized tribal police officers. Declares emergency, effective on passage.
Last Action: Effective date, May 26, 2015.
Last Action Date: June 1, 2015
Title: Relating to possession of weapons in courts.
Description: Defines "local court facility" as area in which justice court, municipal court, probate court or juvenile court conducts business, during hours of court operation. Adds justice court and municipal court to definition of "court facility" in which firearms and other weapons are prohibited except in specified circumstances.] Provides that possession of firearm in local court facility with firearm prohibition is crime punishable by maximum of five years' imprisonment, $125,000 fine, or both. Expands definition of "weapon" to include certain kinds of pocketknives. Authorizes judges of justice courts and municipal courts to establish procedures permitting or prohibiting possession of firearms and other weapons in court facilities. Requires that justice court and municipal court procedures not conflict with circuit court procedures in shared court facility.
Last Action: Effective date, January 1, 2016.
Last Action Date: June 15, 2015
Title: Relating to tribal police officers; declaring an emergency.
Description: Repeals sunset applicable to statutes providing authorized tribal police officers with certain powers and protections provided to Oregon law enforcement officers. Declares emergency, effective on passage.
Last Action: In committee upon adjournment.
Last Action Date: July 6, 2015
Title: Relating to possession of firearms by certain persons.
Description: Prohibits possession of firearm or ammunition by person who is subject to certain court order protecting intimate partner or child of person or intimate partner, or who has been convicted of certain misdemeanor crimes committed against family member. Prohibits possession of firearm or ammunition by person who is subject to restraining order issued by court under Family Abuse Prevention Act] certain court order protecting intimate partner or child of person or intimate partner, or who has been convicted of certain misdemeanor crimes involving domestic violence] committed against family member. Punishes unlawful possession of firearm by prohibited person by maximum of one year's imprisonment, $6,250 fine, or both. Provides for procedure for relief from prohibition.
Last Action: Effective date, January 1, 2016.
Last Action Date: June 24, 2015
Title: Relating to crime.
Description: Modifies definition of "physical injury" for purposes of criminal code. Increases penalty for crime of strangulation when committed knowing victim was pregnant. Punishes by maximum of five years' imprisonment, $125,000 fine, or both. Provides that for crimes in which element is that crime was witnessed by or committed in immediate presence of minor child, minor child is victim. Directs Oregon Criminal Justice Commission to classify certain contempt of court findings as person Class A misdemeanor under rules of commission.
Last Action: In committee upon adjournment.
Last Action Date: July 6, 2015
Title: Relating to firearms.
Description: Provides persons licensed to carry concealed handgun in another state with protections provided to persons with Oregon concealed handgun license.
Last Action: In committee upon adjournment.
Last Action Date: July 6, 2015
Title: Relating to the use of physical force; declaring an emergency.
Description: Modifies scope of justifiable use of physical force for purposes of criminal prosecution. Declares emergency, effective on passage.
Last Action: In committee upon adjournment.
Last Action Date: July 6, 2015
Title: Relating to concealed handgun licenses for servicemembers.
Description: Reduces required age for concealed handgun license applicant to 18 years of age if applicant is servicemember.
Last Action: In committee upon adjournment.
Last Action Date: July 6, 2015
Title: Relating to dishonorable discharges from the Armed Forces of the United States; declaring an emergency.
Description: Exempts, for purposes of state law, dishonorable discharges from Armed Forces of the United States that are based solely on sexual orientation. Declares emergency, effective on passage.
Last Action: In committee upon adjournment.
Last Action Date: July 6, 2015
Title: Relating to criminal history record check exemption for concealed handgun licensees.
Description: Exempts certain transferors of firearms from requesting criminal history record check if purchaser or recipient has concealed handgun license. Requires county sheriff to request that Department of State Police perform criminal records check with National Instant Criminal Background Check System. Requires sheriff to obtain certain information from noncitizen applicants before issuing concealed handgun license.
Last Action: In committee upon adjournment.
Last Action Date: July 6, 2015
Title: Relating to persons with concealed handgun licenses from other states.
Description: Provides persons licensed to carry concealed handgun in another state with protections provided to persons with Oregon concealed handgun license if other state has no less stringent requirements for obtaining license than Oregon. Authorizes Superintendent of State Police to enter into agreement with concealed handgun license issuing authority of other state if agreement is necessary for license reciprocity.
Last Action: In committee upon adjournment.
Last Action Date: July 6, 2015
Title: Relating to crime.
Description: Increases penalty for crime of strangulation. Punishes by maximum of five years' imprisonment, $125,000 fine, or both, or, in certain circumstances, by 10 years' imprisonment, $250,000 fine, or both. Removes exception for religious practices. Increases penalty for crime of menacing in certain circumstances. Punishes by maximum of five years' imprisonment, $125,000 fine, or both. Requires law enforcement officer to perform lethality assessment after making mandatory arrest for domestic assault. Requires court to consider completion of batterers' intervention program as mitigation when imposing sentence for domestic violence crime. Authorizes person to consider past use of force by other person when using physical force against other person in self-defense or in defense of third person.
Last Action: In committee upon adjournment.
Last Action Date: July 6, 2015
Title: Relating to firearms; and declaring an emergency.
Description: Requires private person to complete transfer of firearm by appearing with transferee before gun dealer to request criminal background check or shipping or delivering firearm to gun dealer in certain circumstances. Requires private person to complete transfer of firearm by appearing with transferee before gun dealer to request criminal background check or shipping or delivering firearm to gun dealer in certain circumstances. Specifies exceptions for family members, law enforcement, inherited firearms and certain temporary transfers. Punishes violation by maximum of one year's imprisonment, $6,250 fine, or both, or maximum of 10 years' imprisonment, $250,000 fine, or both, for second or subsequent offense. Requires] Authorizes Department of State Police to notify local] appropriate law enforcement agency when, during criminal background check performed prior to transfer of firearm, department determines that recipient is prohibited from possessing firearm. Authorizes court to prohibit person ordered to participate in assisted outpatient treatment from purchasing or possessing firearm during period of treatment if certain criteria are met. Declares emergency, effective on passage.
Last Action: Effective date, May 11, 2015.
Last Action Date: May 11, 2015
Title: Relating to preventing minors from accessing firearms; declaring an emergency.
Description: Creates crime of endangering a minor by allowing access to a firearm. Punishes by maximum of one year's imprisonment, $6,250 fine, or both. Prohibits possession of firearm by person convicted of endangering a minor by allowing access to a firearm for five-year period after conviction. Creates process for obtaining relief from prohibition. Provides that minor may lawfully possess firearm only with parent or guardian's permission. Prohibits transfer of firearm to person convicted of endangering a minor by allowing access to a firearm for five-year period after conviction. Requires permission of minor's parent or guardian for temporary transfer of firearm to minor. Requires gun dealer to post notice concerning obligation to prevent minors from accessing firearm without consent of firearm owner or minor's parent or guardian. Declares emergency, effective on passage.
Last Action: In committee upon adjournment.
Last Action Date: July 6, 2015
