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House Bill 2357

Enacted House Bill

Modifies certain law enforcement defenses applicable to certain firearms-related crimes.

Introduced: January 12, 2015 Updated: July 22, 2015
Quick info
Chief Sponsor(s) None listed on OLIS.
Regular Sponsor(s) Introduced and printed pursuant to House Rule 12.00. Presession filed
Status Enacted
Session 2015 Regular Session
History

1-12 (H)

First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

1-16 (H)

Referred to Judiciary.

2-26 (H)

Public Hearing held.

3-23 (H)

Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed A-Engrossed.

3-24 (H)

Second reading.

3-25 (H)

Third reading. Carried by Barker. Passed. Ayes, 59; Excused, 1--Gilliam.

3-26 (S)

First reading. Referred to President's desk.

3-30 (S)

Referred to Judiciary.

5-14 (S)

Public Hearing and Work Session held.

6-4 (S)

Recommendation: Do pass with amendments to the A-Eng. bill. (Printed B-Eng.)

6-8 (S)

Second reading.

6-9 (S)

Motion to refer to Rules carried by voice vote.

6-29 (S)

Recommendation: Do pass with amendments to the B-Eng. bill. (Printed C-Eng.)

6-30 (S)

Second reading.

6-30 (S)

Rules suspended. Third reading. Carried by Thatcher. Passed. Ayes, 28; excused, 2--Olsen, Shields.

7-1 (H)

House concurred in Senate amendments and repassed bill. Ayes, 60.

7-3 (H)

Speaker signed.

7-3 (S)

President signed.

7-20 (H)

Governor signed.

7-22 (H)

Chapter 709, (2015 Laws): Effective date July 20, 2015.

Overview

  • Modifies certain law enforcement defenses applicable to certain firearms-related crimes.

Key provisions

  • Not specified in the OLIS summary.

Penalties / enforcement

  • 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.

Effective date / timeline

  • Declares emergency, effective on passage.

Exceptions / carve-outs

  • Not specified in the OLIS summary.
Other bills from 2015 Regular Session
  • Provides honorably retired law enforcement officers with protections provided to Oregon concealed handgun license holders.

  • Vests sole authority to regulate hunting ammunition and fishing gear with Legislative Assembly with specified exceptions.

  • Provides that active and honorably retired law enforcement officers may possess firearms or other dangerous weapons in public buildings.

  • Exempts certain transferors of firearms from requesting criminal history record check if purchaser or recipient has concealed handgun license.

  • Exempts certain transferors of firearms from requesting criminal history record check if purchaser or recipient has concealed handgun license.