House Bill 3076
Establishes a state gun dealer licensing program.
1-13 (H)
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
1-17 (H)
Referred to Judiciary with subsequent referral to Ways and Means.
4-15 (H)
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments, be printed A-Engrossed, and be referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.
4-15 (H)
Referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.
6-12 (H)
Assigned to Subcommittee On Capital Construction.
6-18 (H)
Returned to Full Committee.
6-23 (H)
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed B-Engrossed.
6-24 (H)
Second reading.
6-25 (H)
Motion to rerefer to Judiciary carried. Rereferred.
6-27 (H)
In committee upon adjournment.
Overview
- Creates a state gun dealer licensing program administered by the Department of Justice with phased implementation dates.
Key provisions
- Requires state licenses for dealers selling firearms, frames, receivers, and unfinished frames or receivers.
- Sets phased start dates for licensing, with specified dealers beginning July 1, 2027 and broader requirements by July 1, 2028.
- Authorizes DOJ to set licensing fees and eligibility criteria.
- Directs DOJ to conduct licensee inspections and adopt rules for training, storage, and security.
- Requires employee background checks and specific recordkeeping by licensees.
- Establishes the Firearm Dealer License Fund and requires annual reporting to the Legislature.
- Requires gun show transferors to hold a state license.
Penalties / enforcement
- Selling firearms as a dealer without a state license is punishable by up to five years’ imprisonment and a $125,000 fine.
- DOJ may suspend or revoke licenses or impose civil penalties for specified violations.
Effective date / timeline
- Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
- Licensing begins July 1, 2027 for specified dealers and July 1, 2028 for all other dealers.
Exceptions / carve-outs
- Phased implementation creates timing differences for certain dealer categories.
- 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 2396Dead
Provides that a person is automatically qualified to obtain a permit to purchase a firearm if the person holds a valid concealed handgun license.
- House Bill 2535Dead
Creates new theft offenses related to dwellings and increases penalties for organized retail theft when a firearm is present.