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Senate Bill 1551

Dead Senate Bill

Eliminates affirmative defense exempting concealed handgun licensees from crime applicable to possession of firearm or other instrument used as dangerous weapon, while in public building or on grounds adjacent to public building.

Introduced: February 01, 2012 Updated: March 05, 2012
Quick info
Chief Sponsor(s) Senator Burdick
Regular Sponsor(s) (Presession filed.)
Status Dead
Session 2012 Regular Session
History

2-1 (S)

Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.

2-1 (S)

Referred to Judiciary.

3-5 (S)

In committee upon adjournment.

Overview

  • Eliminates affirmative defense exempting concealed handgun licensees from crime applicable to possession of firearm or other instrument used as dangerous weapon, while in public building or on grounds adjacent to public building.

Key provisions

  • Eliminates affirmative defense exempting concealed handgun licensees from crime applicable to possession of firearm or other instrument used as dangerous weapon, while in public building or on grounds adjacent to public building.
  • Declares emergency, effective on passage.

Penalties / enforcement

  • Not specified in the OLIS summary.

Effective date / timeline

  • Declares emergency, effective on passage.

Exceptions / carve-outs

  • Eliminates affirmative defense exempting concealed handgun licensees from crime applicable to possession of firearm or other instrument used as dangerous weapon, while in public building or on grounds adjacent to public building.
Other bills from 2012 Regular Session
  • Prohibits public body from disclosing records or information that identifies person as applicant for, or holder of, concealed handgun license.

  • Prohibits Public Employees' Benefit Board from authorizing or requiring collection of information or maintenance of records about firearms from eligible employee or family member.

  • Eliminates affirmative defense exempting concealed handgun licensees from crime applicable to possession of firearm or other instrument used as dangerous weapon, while on school grounds.

  • Directs Department of State Police to identify states that recognize Oregon concealed handgun licenses and that impose eligibility requirements for issuing concealed handgun licenses that are substantially similar to Oregon requirements.

  • Eliminates affirmative defense exempting concealed handgun licensees from crime applicable to possession of firearm or other instrument used as dangerous weapon, while on school grounds.