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House Bill 3693

Dead House Bill

Repeals the requirement to secure firearms in specified circumstances.

Introduced: February 25, 2025 Updated: June 27, 2025
Quick info
Chief Sponsor(s) Representative Reschke
Regular Sponsor(s) None listed on OLIS.
Status Dead
Session 2025 Regular Session
History

2-25 (H)

First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

2-27 (H)

Referred to Judiciary.

6-27 (H)

In committee upon adjournment.

Overview

  • Repeals multiple firearm regulations enacted in recent sessions, particularly those tied to SB 554 (2021).

Key provisions

  • Repeals the requirement to secure firearms in specified circumstances.
  • Repeals the requirement to secure firearms prior to transfer.
  • Repeals the requirement to report loss or theft of a firearm within a specified time.
  • Repeals the requirement to directly supervise a minor’s use of a firearm after transfer.
  • Repeals CHL location limits in the Capitol, certain airport buildings, and certain school grounds.
  • Repeals the affirmative defense for possessing a weapon in a public building when possessing a firearm in an airport under federal law.
  • Reduces fees payable to county sheriffs for CHL issuance and renewal.

Penalties / enforcement

  • Repeals obligations rather than creating new penalties.

Effective date / timeline

  • Effective date not specified in the OLIS summary.

Exceptions / carve-outs

  • Not applicable; the measure removes existing requirements and defenses.
Other bills from 2025 Regular Session
  • Creates the crime of unlawful transport, manufacture or transfer of a rapid fire activator.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Provides that a person is automatically qualified to obtain a permit to purchase a firearm if the person holds a valid concealed handgun license.

  • Creates new theft offenses related to dwellings and increases penalties for organized retail theft when a firearm is present.