House Bill 2396
Provides that a person is automatically qualified to obtain a permit to purchase a firearm if the person holds a valid concealed handgun license.
1-13 (H)
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
1-17 (H)
Referred to Judiciary.
6-27 (H)
In committee upon adjournment.
Overview
- Streamlines the firearm purchase permit process for concealed handgun license holders.
Key provisions
- Provides that a person with a valid Oregon CHL is automatically qualified for a permit to purchase.
- Links permit eligibility to existing CHL vetting and competency requirements.
- Reduces duplicative eligibility steps for qualified CHL holders.
Penalties / enforcement
- No new criminal penalties described in the OLIS summary.
- Enforcement remains within the permit issuance framework.
Effective date / timeline
- Effective date not specified in the OLIS summary.
Exceptions / carve-outs
- Applies only to holders of a valid Oregon concealed handgun license.
- Senate Bill 243Enacted
Creates the crime of unlawful transport, manufacture or transfer of a rapid fire activator.
- House Bill 2172Dead
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.
- House Bill 2294Dead
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.
- House Bill 2535Dead
Creates new theft offenses related to dwellings and increases penalties for organized retail theft when a firearm is present.
- House Bill 2606Dead
Requires the Department of State Police to study the efficiency of firearm transfer criminal background checks.