House Bill 2294
Directs the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission to classify theft of a firearm as a crime category 8 offense on the sentencing guidelines grid of the commission.
1-13 (H)
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
1-17 (H)
Referred to Judiciary.
6-27 (H)
In committee upon adjournment.
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.
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