HB 4145 – Gun control, replaces Measure 114

ACTION ALERT – WORK SESSION HB 4145 is a 27‑page bill modifying Ballot Measure 114, which is still on hold (as of at least today) in the Oregon Supreme Court. EMAIL COMMITTEE AND LEGISLATORS FOR A NO VOTE. WATCH FOR AMENDMENTS. Should the court decide that, yes, making it almost impossible to legally purchase a firearm is constitutional with a long history in American law,…

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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 429 Mandates a 3-day wait when purchasing a firearm

01/14/2025 VOTE:NO – Died in Committee Status (overview) of bill:https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/SB429 Committee assigned to bill:https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Committees/SJUD/Overview 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…

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SB 696 Creates crime for rapid fire activators

01/14/2025 VOTE:NO – Died in Committee Status (overview) of bill:https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/SB696 Committee assigned to bill:https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Committees/SJUD/Overview The Act creates two new crimes concerning rapid fire activators. The Act takes effect when the Governor signs it, declared an emergency, which means citizens cannot take action to repeal it for them to an expensive unconstitutional lawsuit. Creates the crime of unlawful transport, manufacture 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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SB 243 Gunowner restrictions

03/21/2025 VOTE:NO – PASSED Signed into Law, Gov Kotek 7-24-25 Status (overview) of bill:https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/SB243?pubDate=2025-03-21-16-42 This bill makes criminals out of innocent people. PASSED WITH AMENDMENTS A GUT & STUFF -Amended list of gunowner restrictions: Dealer purchase waiting period extended to 72 hours regardless of approval time, Restrictions on selling or transferring rapid fire activators. Prohibits anyone to possess, purchase, receive, …

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HB 3742 Permits legislators and staff to carry a firearm

02/25/2025 VOTE:NO – Died in Committee Status (overview) of bill:https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB3742 Provides that members of the Legislative Assembly and legislative branch employees who have a valid concealed handgun license have an affirmative defense to a charge of possessing a firearm within the Capitol, and may not be arrested or charged for the offense while in possession of the license. Is security…

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HB 2572 Paramilitary civil disorder

VOTE:NO
Signed into law by Gov.Kotek

SB 348 Study unlawful firearm possession

VOTE:NO
Died In Committee

HB 2006 Sets gun ownership at 21

VOTE:NO
Died In Committee

HB 4149 Gun-free zone liability

VOTE:YES
Died in Committee

SB 1577 Prohibits undetectable and untraceable firearms

VOTE:NO
Died in Committee

Photo: Law Enforcement, Military, & Firearms equipment

HB 2543 Delaying Firearm purchases

VOTE:NO
Died In Committee

Photo: Law Enforcement, Military, & Firearms equipment

SB 396 Defines “undetectable firearm” and creates fines.

VOTE:NO
Signed into Law by Gov Brown