House Bill 4147
Prohibits transfer of firearm by dealer or private party for 10 business days if Department of State Police is unable to determine whether recipient is qualified to receive firearm.
1-27 (H)
Presession Released to the Public.
2-1 (H)
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
2-1 (H)
Referred to Judiciary.
2-16 (H)
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed A-Engrossed.
2-17 (H)
Second reading.
2-22 (H)
Third reading. Carried by Barker, Frederick. Passed. Ayes, 31; Nays, 28--Barreto, Bentz, Boone, Buehler, Davis, Esquivel, Gilliam, Hack, Hayden, Heard, Huffman, Johnson, Kennemer, Krieger, McKeown, McLane, Nearman, Olson, Parrish, Post, Smith, Sprenger, Stark, Weidner, Whisnant, Whitsett, Wilson, Witt; Excused, 1--Clem.
2-22 (S)
First reading. Referred to President's desk.
2-22 (S)
Referred to Rules.
3-3 (S)
In committee upon adjournment.
2-18 (H)
Rules suspended. Carried over to February 19, 2016 Calendar.
2-19 (H)
Rules suspended. Carried over to February 22, 2016 Calendar.
Overview
- Prohibits transfer of firearm by dealer or private party for 10 business days if Department of State Police is unable to determine whether recipient is qualified to receive firearm.
Key provisions
- Prohibits transfer of firearm by dealer or private party for 10 business days if Department of State Police is unable to determine whether recipient is qualified to receive firearm.
- Requires Department of State Police to notify appropriate] United States Attorney for District of Oregon and all state and local law enforcement agency] agencies with jurisdiction when, during criminal background check performed prior to transfer of firearm, department determines that recipient is prohibited from possessing firearm.
- Requires department to notify attempted unlawful purchaser’s probation officer or court that issued protective order, if applicable.
- Requires department to make notification within 24 hours unless investigation would be compromised.
- Requires law enforcement agency or prosecuting attorney’s office receiving notification to report to department on action taken after notification and outcome of action.
- Requires department to publish written report detailing attempted unlawful purchases, including information on investigations and criminal prosecutions.
- Specifies that “firearm” does not include certain tools and devices for purposes of private transfer criminal background checks.
Penalties / enforcement
- Requires department to notify attempted unlawful purchaser’s probation officer or court that issued protective order, if applicable.
- Requires department to publish written report detailing attempted unlawful purchases, including information on investigations and criminal prosecutions.
Effective date / timeline
- Prohibits transfer of firearm by dealer or private party for 10 business days if Department of State Police is unable to determine whether recipient is qualified to receive firearm.
- Requires department to make notification within 24 hours unless investigation would be compromised.
- Requires law enforcement agency or prosecuting attorney’s office receiving notification to report to department on action taken after notification and outcome of action.
Exceptions / carve-outs
- Not specified in the OLIS summary.
- House Bill 4028Dead
Extends exemption from private firearm criminal background check requirement when firearm is provided to transferee preparing to engage in or in process of completing activities related to hunting, trapping or target shooting.
- House Bill 4045Dead
Establishes mandatory minimum sentences for crimes of unlawful possession of a firearm and felon in possession of a firearm.
- Senate Bill 1551Dead
Authorizes specified reporters to make report to Department of State Police Firearms Unit that person is experiencing mental health emergency and is danger to self or others with firearm.