House Bill 4145

<b>Digest: The Act changes when Ballot Measure 114 applies. The Act goes into effect when the Governor signs it. (Flesch Readability Score: 66.1).</b> [<i>Digest: The Act makes changes to the gun permit and transfer process and to the LCM prohibition. The Act goes into effect when the Governor signs it. (Flesch Readability Score: 73.2).</i>] [<i>Modifies the firearm permit provisions of Ballot Measure 114 (2022). Specifies where a person may apply for a permit to purchase a firearm and adds an eligibility requirement. Provides that information obtained during the application process and during the criminal background check and maintained within the database of permit holders is exempt from disclosure as a public record. Extends the time, from 30 to 60 days from receipt of the application, by which a permit agent must issue a permit to a qualified applicant or mail reasons for a denial in writing to the applicant. Increases the maximum fee that may be charged for an initial application for and renewal of a permit. Specifies the portion of the fee payable to the Department of State Police for conducting a criminal background check. Establishes alternatives to a firearms training course or class that may be used to satisfy the requirement of proof of completion of a firearm safety course for the permit. Provides that permits are not required for firearm transfers until January 1, 2028. Establishes an exception to the permit requirement for certain active law enforcement officers.</i>] [<i>Modifies the affirmative defense language for the large-capacity magazine provisions of Ballot Measure 114 (2022). Provides that a person may not be prosecuted for prohibited conduct occurring while enforcement of the provisions is enjoined by a court. Provides that gun dealers and manufacturers have 180 days after entry of an appellate judgment reversing or vacating the injunction to take certain actions concerning large-capacity magazines.</i>] [<i>Provides that a challenge to the legality of the Act must be commenced in the Circuit Court for Marion County.</i>] [<i>Provides that the Legislative Assembly does not intend the Act to affect current court proceedings concerning Ballot Measure 114 (2022).</i>] <b>Provides that the provisions of Ballot Measure 114 (2022) apply to firearm transfers conducted, and large-capacity magazine manufacture, importation, possession, use, purchase, sale or transfer occurring, on or after January 1, 2028.</b> Declares an emergency, effective on passage.

In the House of Representatives

• Dacia Grayber

  Sponsor

In the Senate

• Judiciary19–32

  Feb 25 · 9 present

• House of Representatives, third reading33–19

  Passed · Feb 25 · 8 present

• Senate, third reading30–0

  Passed · Mar 5

• House of Representatives, concurrence50–3

  Agreed to the other chamber's changes · Mar 6 · 7 present

• House of Representatives committee amendmentAdopted

  Adopted Feb 18

• Senate committee amendmentAdopted

  Adopted Mar 4

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In the House of Representatives Feb 2 – Feb 25

1. Feb 2Introduced
2. Sent to Judiciary
3. Heard in Judiciary
4. Feb 16Heard in Judiciary
5. Feb 18Judiciary recommended it as amended
6. Feb 19Read a second time
7. Feb 25Read a third time
8. Passed the House of Representatives, 33 to 19

In the Senate Feb 26 – Mar 5

1. Feb 26Arrived in the Senate
2. Sent to Rules
3. Feb 27Heard in Rules
4. Mar 4Heard in Rules
5. Rules recommended it as amended
6. Mar 5Read a second time
7. Passed the Senate, 30 to 0

Back in the House of Representatives Mar 6 – Mar 10

1. Mar 6The House of Representatives agreed to the Senate's amendments and passed it again, 50 to 3
2. Mar 10Signed in the House of Representatives

To the Governor Mar 10 – Apr 13

1. Mar 10Signed in the Senate
2. Apr 7Signed by the Governor
3. Apr 13Became chapter 120 of Oregon Laws 2026, in force from April 7, 2026