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House Bill 2172

Dead House Bill

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

Introduced: January 13, 2025 Updated: June 27, 2025
Quick info
Chief Sponsor(s) Representative Helfrich
Regular Sponsor(s) (Presession filed.)
Status Dead
Session 2025 Regular Session
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History

1-13 (H)

First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

1-17 (H)

Referred to Judiciary with subsequent referral to Ways and Means.

6-27 (H)

In committee upon adjournment.

Overview

  • Establishes a reciprocity framework so certain out-of-state concealed handgun licensees receive Oregon CHL protections.

Key provisions

  • Directs the Department of State Police to create and maintain a list of states that recognize Oregon CHLs.
  • Requires listed states to have a handgun competency requirement comparable to Oregon’s.
  • Extends Oregon CHL protections to licensees from states on the department list.
  • Ties reciprocity to OSP evaluation rather than a blanket recognition rule.

Penalties / enforcement

  • No new criminal penalties described in the OLIS summary.
  • Enforcement occurs through administrative recognition of qualifying states and licensees.

Effective date / timeline

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

Exceptions / carve-outs

  • Reciprocity applies only to states meeting Oregon’s competency standard and recognition criteria.
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