ChangeBridge / Oregon / HB4145 Signed by Governor HB4145 House Bill Signed by Governor 2026-04-07

Relating to firearms; and declaring an emergency.

The Act changes when Ballot Measure 114 applies. The Act goes into effect when the Governor signs it. (Flesch Readability Score: 66.1). [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).] [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.] [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.] [Provides that a challenge to the legality of the Act must be commenced in the Circuit Court for Marion County.] [Provides that the Legislative Assembly does not intend the Act to affect current court proceedings concerning Ballot Measure 114 (2022).] 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. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.

Bill Details

State Oregon

Session 2026 Legislative Measures

Chamber House

Official Source olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2026R1/Meas...

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Sponsors

Dacia Grayber (Rep - D) Tom Andersen (Rep - D) April Dobson (Rep - D) Lisa Fragala (Rep - D) Jason Kropf (Rep - D) Sarah Finger McDonald (Rep - D) James Manning (Sen - D) Floyd Prozanski (Sen - D) Lisa Reynolds (Sen - D)

Action History

2026-04-07 H Governor signed. 2026-03-10 S President signed. 2026-03-10 H Speaker signed. 2026-03-06 H Vote explanation(s) filed by Diehl. 2026-03-06 H House concurred in Senate amendments and repassed bill. Ayes, 50; Nays, 3--Gamba, Grayber, Walters; Excused, 5--Hartman, Javadi, Levy B, Owens, Valderrama; Excused for Business of the House, 2--Nelson, Wright. 2026-03-05 S Rules suspended. Third reading. Carried by Reynolds. Passed. Ayes, 30. 2026-03-05 S Second reading. 2026-03-04 S Recommendation: Do pass with amendments to the A-Eng. bill. (Printed B-Eng.) 2026-03-04 S Work Session held. 2026-02-27 S Public Hearing held. 2026-02-26 S Referred to Rules. 2026-02-26 S First reading. Referred to President's desk. 2026-02-25 H Vote explanation(s) filed by Chaichi. 2026-02-25 H Passed. Ayes, 33; Nays, 19--Boice, Breese-Iverson, Bunch, Cate, Chaichi, Diehl, Edwards, Evans, Helfrich, Levy B, Lewis, Mannix, McIntire, Osborne, Owens, Reschke, Skarlatos, Wallan, Wright; Absent, 2--Smith G, Yunker; Excused, 4--Boshart Davis, Hartman, Scharf, Valderrama; Excused for Business of the House, 2--Elmer, Harbick. 2026-02-25 H Motion to re-refer to Judiciary failed. Ayes, 19; Nays, 32--Andersen, Bowman, Chaichi, Chotzen, Dobson, Evans, Fragala, Gamba, Gomberg, Grayber, Helm, Hudson, Isadore, Javadi, Kropf, Levy E, Lively, Marsh, McDonald, McLain, Munoz, Nelson, Nguyen D, Nosse, Pham H, Rieke Smith, Sanchez, Tran, Walters, Watanabe, Wise, Speaker Fahey; Absent, 1--Smith G; Excused, 3--Hartman, Scharf, Valderrama; Excused for Business of the House, 5--Elmer, Nathanson, Owens, Ruiz, Sosa. 2026-02-25 H Third reading. Carried by McDonald. 2026-02-24 H Rules suspended. Carried over to February 25, 2026 Calendar. 2026-02-23 H Carried over to February 24, 2026 Calendar by virtue of adjournment. 2026-02-20 H Rules suspended. Carried over to February 23, 2026 Calendar. 2026-02-19 H Second reading. 2026-02-18 H Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed A-Engrossed. 2026-02-16 H Work Session held. 2026-02-02 H Public Hearing held. 2026-02-02 H Referred to Judiciary. 2026-02-02 H First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

Votes

2026-02-16 House Committee Do pass with amendments. (Printed A-Eng.) Yea: 5 Nay: 3 2026-02-25 House Motion to Rerefer Yea: 19 Nay: 32 2026-02-25 House Third Reading Yea: 33 Nay: 19 2026-03-04 Senate Committee Do pass with amendments to the A-Eng bill. (Printed B-Eng.) Yea: 4 Nay: 1 2026-03-05 Senate Third Reading Yea: 30 Nay: 0 2026-03-06 House Third Reading in Concurrence Yea: 50 Nay: 3

Committee Referrals

2026-02-02 H Judiciary 2026-02-26 S Rules

Amendments

2026-02-16 House Committee On Judiciary Amendment #-3 2026-02-16 House Committee On Judiciary Amendment #-2 2026-02-16 House Committee On Judiciary Amendment #-4 2026-03-04 Senate Committee On Rules Amendment #-A9 Adopted

Bill Text Versions

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