SB 554 Oregon Senate · 2021 Regular Session

Relating to firearms; and prescribing an effective date.

Summary
Authorizes entity that owns, occupies or controls public building to adopt ordinance, rule or policy limiting or precluding affirmative defense for possession of firearms in public buildings by concealed handgun licensees. Provides that ordinance, rule or policy may not affect possession of firearms in parking area or parking garage. ] Modifies definition of "public building," for purposes of crime of possession of weapon in public building, to include certain airport areas, buildings owned, occupied or controlled by specified public bodies and real property owned by college or university. Defines "state building" and removes affirmative defense for possession of firearm in state building by concealed handgun licensee. Provides that prohibition of firearms in public buildings does not apply to person who possesses unloaded firearm in airport in locked container for transportation in accordance with federal law. Punishes violation by maximum of five years' imprisonment, $125,000 fine, or both. ] Requires person to secure firearm with trigger or cable lock, in locked container or in gun room except in specified circumstances. Punishes violation by maximum of $500 fine. Punishes violation by maximum of $2,000 fine if minor obtains unsecured firearm as result of violation. Provides that failure to secure firearm as required constitutes negligence per se. Specifies exceptions. Requires owner or possessor of firearm to secure firearm with trigger or cable lock or in locked container when transferring firearm under circumstances requiring criminal background check. Punishes violation by maximum of $500 fine. Provides that transfer of unsecured firearm constitutes negligence per se. Specifies exceptions. Requires person to report loss or theft of firearm within 72 hours of time person knew or reasonably should have known of loss or theft. Provides that failure to report lost or stolen firearm constitutes negligence per se. Punishes violation of requirement by maximum of $1,000 fine. Requires person transferring firearm to minor to directly supervise minor's use of firearm. Provides that failure to supervise minor constitutes negligence per se. Authorizes person to transfer supervisory duty to another person. Specifies exceptions. Authorizes board of public university, Oregon Health and Science University, community college or school district to adopt policy providing that affirmative defense for concealed handgun licensees possessing firearms on school grounds does not apply. Provides that in prosecution for possession of firearm on school grounds subject to policy, within Capitol, or within passenger terminal of certain airports, concealed handgun licensee affirmative defense is not complete defense but results in Class A misdemeanor conviction punishable by 364 days' imprisonment, $6,250 fine, or both. Modifies definition of "public building," for purposes of crime of possession of weapon in public building, to include passenger terminal of certain airports. Creates affirmative defense to crime for persons who possess unloaded firearm in passenger terminal in locked container for transportation in accordance with federal law. Increases fees payable to county sheriff for issuance and renewal of concealed handgun license. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2021
Committee Review
Apr 2021
Senate Passage
May 2021
House Passage
May 2021
Signed into Law
Jun 2021
Introduced Jan 11, 2021 Signed Jun 1, 2021
Floor votes · House Apr 29, 2021

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
34
Key actions
9
Committee
5
Jun 1, 2021
Signed into law
Governor signed.
upper
May 13, 2021
Lower · Passed
Speaker signed.
lower
May 6, 2021
Upper · Passed
President signed.
upper
May 5, 2021
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred in House amendments and repassed bill.
upper
Apr 29, 2021
Introduced
Vote explanation(s) filed by Evans.
lower
Apr 29, 2021
Lower · Passed
Third reading. Carried by Prusak. Passed.
lower
Apr 28, 2021
Lower · Passed
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed B-Engrossed.
lower
Apr 9, 2021
Committee
Referred to Rules.
lower
Apr 1, 2021
Introduced
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
lower
Mar 25, 2021
Introduced
Vote explanation(s) filed by Golden, Patterson.
upper
Mar 25, 2021
Upper · Passed
Third reading. Carried by Burdick. Passed.
upper
Mar 22, 2021
Upper · Passed
Minority Recommendation: Do pass with different amendments. (Printed A-Eng. Minority)
upper
Mar 22, 2021
Upper · Passed
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments. (Printed A-Eng).
upper
Jan 19, 2021
Committee
Referred to Judiciary and Ballot Measure 110 Implementation.
upper
Jan 11, 2021
Introduced
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
upper
5 primary · 15 co-sponsors

Sponsors