HB 2505 Oregon House · 2019 Regular Session

Relating to firearm safety requirements; declaring an emergency.

Summary
Requires owner or possessor of firearm to secure firearm with trigger or cable lock or in locked container except in specified circumstances. Punishes violation by maximum of $500 fine. If minor obtains unsecured firearm as result of violation, punishes by maximum of $2,000 fine. Provides that person who does not secure firearm as required is strictly liable for injury to person or property within four years after violation. Requires owner or possessor of firearm to secure firearm with trigger or cable lock or in locked container when transferring firearm except in specified circumstances. Punishes violation by maximum of $500 fine. Provides that person who transfers firearm without securing firearm is strictly liable for injury to person or property within four years after violation. Requires person to report loss or theft of firearm within 24 hours of time person knew or should have known of loss or theft. Punishes violation of requirement by maximum of $1,000 fine. Requires person transferring firearm to minor to directly supervise minor's use of firearm unless minor is owner of firearm. Provides that person who does not supervise minor as required is strictly liable for injury to person or property caused by minor's use of firearm. Directs Attorney General to specify by rule minimum specifications for trigger and cable locks and locked containers required by Act. Declares emergency, effective on passage.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2019
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 14, 2019 Last action Jul 1, 2019
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Total actions
6
Key actions
1
Committee
4
Jul 1, 2019
Lower · Passed
In committee upon adjournment.
lower
Apr 19, 2019
Committee
Referred to Rules by order of Speaker.
lower
Apr 19, 2019
Committee
Without recommendation as to passage and be referred to Rules.
lower
Jan 15, 2019
Committee
Referred to Judiciary.
lower
Jan 14, 2019
Introduced
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
lower
3 primary · 25 co-sponsors

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