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Senate Bill 781

Dead Senate Bill

Allows injured person to bring civil action against city or county that fails to regulate discharge of firearms on private property after having notice of dangerous condition.

Introduced: February 12, 2019 Updated: June 30, 2019
Quick info
Chief Sponsor(s) Senator Courtney
Regular Sponsor(s) None listed on OLIS.
Status Dead
Session 2019 Regular Session
History

2-12 (S)

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

2-14 (S)

Referred to Judiciary.

6-30 (S)

In committee upon adjournment.

Overview

  • Allows injured person to bring civil action against city or county that fails to regulate discharge of firearms on private property after having notice of dangerous condition.

Key provisions

  • Allows injured person to bring civil action against city or county that fails to regulate discharge of firearms on private property after having notice of dangerous condition.
  • Removes prohibition on local government regulation relating to certain areas designed and built for purpose of target shooting.

Penalties / enforcement

  • Not specified in the OLIS summary.

Effective date / timeline

  • Allows injured person to bring civil action against city or county that fails to regulate discharge of firearms on private property after having notice of dangerous condition.

Exceptions / carve-outs

  • Not specified in the OLIS summary.
Other bills from 2019 Regular Session
  • Defines "assault rifle." Prohibits transfer of handgun or assault rifle to person under 21 years of age.

  • Authorizes school district to allow firearm safety instruction on school property.

  • Establishes tax credit against personal income taxes for purchase of qualifying gun safes or locking mechanisms.

  • Directs Department of State Police to create and maintain list of states that recognize Oregon concealed handgun licenses and require demonstration of handgun competency to obtain license that is similar to requirement in Oregon.

  • Increases fees payable to county sheriff for issuance, renewal or duplication of concealed handgun license.