HB 3983 Oregon House · 2025 Regular Session

Relating to the possession of firearms by certain persons; declaring an emergency.

Summary
Directs the court to enter an order, at the first appearance on a charge of misdemeanor unlawful possession of a controlled substance, prohibiting the charged person from possessing a firearm. Specifies a process for surrendering firearms and the return of firearms. Specifies the circumstances when the court must terminate the order. Provides that possession of a firearm by the prohibited person is punishable by a maximum of 364 days' imprisonment, a $6,250 fine, or both. Requires that deflection programs, including those receiving grant funding, require participants to transfer all firearms to a law enforcement agency, a gun dealer or a third party until the program is completed. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jun 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jun 9, 2025 Last action Jun 28, 2025
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Committee
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Jun 28, 2025
Lower · Passed
In committee upon adjournment.
lower
Jun 17, 2025
Committee
Referred to Judiciary.
lower
Jun 9, 2025
Introduced
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
lower
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