HB 4145 – Gun control, adds to Measure 114

UPDATE 3-4-26:  There’s been a new amendment adopted which replaces the entire bill.  With the amendment, the only change in current law would be the implementation date of the almost-impossible-to-get “permit” and the ban on magazines. The new date would be Jan. 1, 2028. The law is still garbage, but this is far less damaging than the original bill. It…

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HB 3075 Bypasses courts to implement Measure 114

01/14/2025 VOTE:NO – Died in Committee Status (overview) of bill:https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB3075 The Act makes changes to the gun permit and transfer process. The Act goes into effect when the Governor signs it as a emergency so citizens can’t challenge it. This seems unethical since it is already in the courts, plus it state that a challenge must be made in Marion…

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SB 697 Restricts firearms possession to age 21

1/13/25 VOTE:NO The Act limits gun possession for people who are under 21 years of age. 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…

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SB 697 Restricts firearms possession to age 21

01/13/2025 VOTE:NO – Died in Committee Status (overview) of bill:https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/SB697 Committee assigned to bill:https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Committees/SJUD/Overview The Act limits gun possession for people who are under 21 years of age.  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…

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SB 698 Extends concealed handgun ban areas

01/14/2025 VOTE:NO – Died in Committee Status (overview) of bill:https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/SB698 Committee assigned to bill:https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Committees/SJUD/Overview 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…

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