Senate Bill 473
Prohibits the possession of a firearm by a person convicted of menacing a public official.
1-13 (S)
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
1-17 (S)
Referred to Judiciary.
4-11 (S)
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments. (Printed A-Eng.)
4-14 (S)
Second reading.
4-15 (S)
Third reading. Carried by Broadman. Passed. Ayes, 29; Excused, 1--Woods.
4-15 (H)
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
4-16 (H)
Referred to Judiciary.
5-28 (H)
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed B-Engrossed.
5-29 (H)
Second reading.
6-2 (H)
Motion to refer to Rules carried. Referred.
6-27 (H)
In committee upon adjournment.
Overview
- Creates a firearm possession prohibition tied to convictions for menacing a public official.
Key provisions
- Prohibits possession of a firearm by a person convicted of menacing a public official.
- Establishes court procedures for firearm surrender and compliance.
- Frames the prohibition as a specific consequence for the offense.
Penalties / enforcement
- Unlawful firearm possession under this prohibition is punishable by up to 364 days’ imprisonment and a $6,250 fine.
- Courts oversee surrender procedures and compliance requirements.
Effective date / timeline
- Declares an emergency; effective on passage.
Exceptions / carve-outs
- Applies specifically to convictions for menacing a public official.
- 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.