Overview

  • Raises the sentencing guideline severity for firearm theft by directing a higher crime category classification.

Key provisions

  • Directs the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission to classify theft of a firearm as crime category 8.
  • Applies to the sentencing guidelines grid used for presumptive sentencing.
  • Targets the offense level rather than redefining theft elements.

Penalties / enforcement

  • Increases guideline severity through reclassification rather than creating a new crime.
  • Actual penalties follow the sentencing grid for category 8 offenses.

Effective date / timeline

  • Effective date not specified in the OLIS summary.

Exceptions / carve-outs

  • No specific exceptions noted in the OLIS summary.