Ballot Measure 114 (2022)
Voter-approved ballot measure that requires a permit to purchase or acquire a firearm and bans large-capacity magazines.
- Status
- In court (Oregon Supreme Court)
- Session
- 2022 General Election
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Apr 29, 2021
Initiative filed by petitioners (Knutson, Cahana, Keller).
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Nov 12, 2021
Cleared for signature gathering.
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Jul 8, 2022 / Jul 18, 2022
159,565 raw signatures submitted; 131,671 valid signatures verified and qualified for the ballot.
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Nov 8, 2022
Approved by voters, 50.65% to 49.35% (results certified).
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Nov 18, 2022
First federal lawsuit filed challenging Measure 114 under the Second Amendment.
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Dec 6, 2022
Federal judge allowed the measure to take effect with a 30-day delay on permit requirements; the same day, a Harney County judge blocked the law.
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Mar 12, 2025 / Apr 14, 2025 / Nov 6, 2025
Oregon Court of Appeals declared the measure facially constitutional; opponents appealed to the Oregon Supreme Court; oral arguments were heard.
Overview
- Approved by voters on November 8, 2022, Measure 114 establishes a permit-to-purchase system for firearms and restricts large-capacity magazines.
Key provisions
- Requires a permit to purchase or acquire a firearm issued by local law enforcement.
- Requires fingerprinting, safety training, a fee, and a background check as part of the permit process.
- Prohibits the sale, transfer, and importation of magazines capable of holding more than 10 rounds of ammunition.
Penalties / enforcement
- Violations tied to large-capacity magazine restrictions are criminally prohibited.
- Enforcement has been subject to ongoing litigation and court orders.
Effective date / timeline
- Approved by voters on November 8, 2022.
- Oregon Supreme Court heard oral arguments on November 6, 2025; decision pending.
Exceptions / carve-outs
- Existing large-capacity magazine owners may be allowed to retain them under specified conditions.
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