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House Bill 2237

Dead House Bill

Prohibits transfer of firearm by gun dealer or private party if Department of State Police is unable to determine whether recipient is qualified to receive firearm.

Introduced: January 09, 2017 Updated: July 07, 2017
Quick info
Chief Sponsor(s) None listed on OLIS.
Regular Sponsor(s) Introduced and printed pursuant to House Rule 12.00. Presession filed
Status Dead
Session 2017 Regular Session
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History

1-9 (H)

First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

1-17 (H)

Referred to Judiciary.

7-7 (H)

In committee upon adjournment.

Overview

  • Prohibits transfer of firearm by gun dealer or private party if Department of State Police is unable to determine whether recipient is qualified to receive firearm.

Key provisions

  • Prohibits transfer of firearm by gun dealer or private party if Department of State Police is unable to determine whether recipient is qualified to receive firearm.
  • Modifies definition of relationship status pertaining to types of court orders and misdemeanor convictions that cause person to be prohibited from possessing firearms.
  • Provides that conviction for stalking causes person to be prohibited from possessing firearm unless person obtains relief from prohibition.
  • Punishes unlawful possession by maximum of one year’s imprisonment, $6,250 fine, or both.

Penalties / enforcement

  • Punishes unlawful possession by maximum of one year’s imprisonment, $6,250 fine, or both.

Effective date / timeline

  • Punishes unlawful possession by maximum of one year’s imprisonment, $6,250 fine, or both.

Exceptions / carve-outs

  • Not specified in the OLIS summary.
Other bills from 2017 Regular Session
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    Creates process for obtaining extreme risk protection order prohibiting person from possessing deadly weapon when court finds that person presents risk in near future, including imminent risk, of suicide or causing injury to another person.

  • House Bill 3047Enacted

    Creates exception allowing use of unmanned aircraft system capable of firing bullet or projectile in certain circumstances.

  • House Bill 2126Dead

    Repeals requirement that person engaged in business of selling, leasing or otherwise transferring firearms record in register purchase or acceptance in trade of used firearm and provide copy of record to law enforcement agency.

  • House Bill 2127Dead

    Directs Department of Justice to create and maintain list of states that recognize Oregon concealed handgun licenses and require handgun competency to obtain concealed handgun license that is similar to competency required in Oregon.

  • House Bill 2130Dead

    Creates crime of endangering a minor by allowing access to a firearm.

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