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Senate Bill 817

Dead Senate Bill

Creates crime of unlawful storage of firearm.

Introduced: February 21, 2019 Updated: June 30, 2019
Quick info
Chief Sponsor(s) Senator Burdick , Representative Williamson
Regular Sponsor(s) Senator Dembrow , Senator Frederick , Senator Golden , Senator Hass , Senator Manning Jr , Senator Monnes Anderson , Senator Riley , Senator Steiner Hayward , Senator Taylor , Senator Wagner , Representative Doherty , Representative Gorsek , Representative Nosse , Representative Power , Representative Salinas , Representative Sanchez
Status Dead
Session 2019 Regular Session
History

2-21 (S)

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

2-22 (S)

Referred to Judiciary, then Ways and Means.

6-30 (S)

In committee upon adjournment.

Overview

  • Creates crime of unlawful storage of firearm.

Key provisions

  • Creates crime of unlawful storage of firearm.
  • Punishes by maximum of 364 days’ imprisonment, $6,250 fine, or both.
  • Punishes second and subsequent convictions by maximum of five years’ imprisonment, $125,000 fine, or both.
  • Requires gun dealers to post notice concerning obligation to store firearms in safe manner.
  • Prohibits sale, delivery or transfer of firearm to person convicted of unlawful storage of firearm for five-year period after conviction.
  • Punishes unlawful sale, delivery or transfer by maximum of 364 days’ imprisonment, $6,250 fine, or both.

Penalties / enforcement

  • Creates crime of unlawful storage of firearm.
  • Punishes by maximum of 364 days’ imprisonment, $6,250 fine, or both.
  • Punishes second and subsequent convictions by maximum of five years’ imprisonment, $125,000 fine, or both.
  • Punishes unlawful sale, delivery or transfer by maximum of 364 days’ imprisonment, $6,250 fine, or both.

Effective date / timeline

  • Prohibits sale, delivery or transfer of firearm to person convicted of unlawful storage of firearm for five-year period after conviction.

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.