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House Bill 4096

Dead House Bill

Authorizes a federal firearms licensee to enter into a firearm hold agreement with a firearm owner.

Introduced: February 05, 2024 Updated: March 07, 2024
Quick info
History

2-5 (H)

First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

2-5 (H)

Referred to Judiciary.

3-7 (H)

In committee upon adjournment.

Overview

  • Allows firearm hold agreements between firearm owners and federal firearms licensees and directs development of a safety pamphlet.

Key provisions

  • Authorizes a federal firearms licensee to enter into a firearm hold agreement with a firearm owner.
  • Limits civil liability for licensees who take possession under a hold agreement unless negligence or unlawful conduct is involved.
  • Directs the Oregon Health Authority to develop a firearm suicide prevention pamphlet.

Penalties / enforcement

  • No new criminal penalties described in the OLIS summary.
  • Civil liability remains available for negligent or unlawful conduct.

Effective date / timeline

  • Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Exceptions / carve-outs

  • Civil actions are permitted when based on negligence or unlawful conduct.
Other bills from 2024 Regular Session
  • Establishes the Task Force on Community Safety and Firearm Suicide Prevention and requires the task force to report to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to health care.