Senate Bill 1551
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.
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.
- House Bill 4045Enacted
Prohibits public body from disclosing records or information that identifies person as applicant for, or holder of, concealed handgun license.
- House Bill 4054Dead
Prohibits Public Employees' Benefit Board from authorizing or requiring collection of information or maintenance of records about firearms from eligible employee or family member.
- Senate Bill 1550Dead
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.
- Senate Bill 1574Dead
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.
- Senate Bill 1594Failed
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.