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Senate Bill 11

Dead Senate Bill

Directs an arresting officer to inquire about citizenship when the officer arrests a person for a crime and the person is in possession of a firearm.

Introduced: January 13, 2025 Updated: June 27, 2025
Quick info
Regular Sponsor(s) Senator Weber , (Presession filed.)
Status Dead
Session 2025 Regular Session
History

1-13 (S)

Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.

1-17 (S)

Referred to Judiciary.

6-27 (S)

In committee upon adjournment.

Overview

  • Adds a citizenship inquiry and notification requirement when a person arrested for a crime possesses a firearm.

Key provisions

  • Requires arresting officers to ask about citizenship when the arrested person is in possession of a firearm.
  • Directs the officer to notify federal immigration authorities if the person is not a citizen.
  • Ties the requirement to arrest for a crime and contemporaneous firearm possession.

Penalties / enforcement

  • No new criminal penalties described in the OLIS summary.
  • Enforcement occurs through law enforcement procedure requirements.

Effective date / timeline

  • Effective date not specified in the OLIS summary.

Exceptions / carve-outs

  • Applies only when a person is arrested for a crime and is in possession of a firearm.
Other bills from 2025 Regular Session
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  • 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.