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OR HB 4145

enacted

Relating to firearms; and declaring an emergency.

Oregon · 2026 Regular Session · lower

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Did OR HB 4145 pass?

Yes. OR HB 4145 has been enacted into law. Latest recorded action (2026-04-13): Chapter 120, (2026 Laws): Effective date April 7, 2026.

What is OR HB 4145 about?

</b> </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.

Who sponsors OR HB 4145?

Dacia Grayber is the primary sponsor of OR HB 4145, joined by 7 cosponsors.

Description

</b> </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.

Introduced
2026-02-02
Latest action
2026-04-13 — Chapter 120, (2026 Laws): Effective date April 7, 2026.
Bill type
bill
Last updated
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Sponsors

  • Dacia Grayberprimary
  • Lisa Reynoldscosponsor
  • Jason Kropfcosponsor
  • Sarah McDonaldcosponsor
  • James Manning Jr.cosponsor
  • Lisa Fragalacosponsor
  • April Dobsoncosponsor
  • Floyd Prozanskicosponsor

Committees

Not provided by source.

Action timeline

Newest first

  1. 2026-04-13

    Chapter 120, (2026 Laws): Effective date April 7, 2026.

  2. 2026-04-07

    Governor signed.

    executive-signature

  3. 2026-03-10

    President signed.

    passage

  4. 2026-03-10

    Speaker signed.

    passage

  5. 2026-03-06

    Vote explanation(s) filed by Diehl.

  6. 2026-03-06

    House concurred in Senate amendments and repassed bill.

  7. 2026-03-05

    Rules suspended. Third reading. Carried by Reynolds. Passed.

    passage,reading-3

  8. 2026-03-05

    Second reading.

    reading-2

  9. 2026-03-04

    Recommendation: Do pass with amendments to the A-Eng. bill. (Printed B-Eng.)

    committee-passage-favorable

  10. 2026-03-04

    Work Session held.

  11. 2026-02-27

    Public Hearing held.

  12. 2026-02-26

    Referred to Rules.

    referral-committee

  13. 2026-02-26

    First reading. Referred to President's desk.

    introduction,reading-1,referral-committee

  14. 2026-02-25

    Vote explanation(s) filed by Chaichi.

  15. 2026-02-25

    Passed.

  16. 2026-02-25

    Third reading. Carried by McDonald.

  17. 2026-02-25

    Motion to re-refer to Judiciary failed.

  18. 2026-02-25

    Rules suspended. Carried over to February 25, 2026 Calendar.

  19. 2026-02-24

    Carried over to February 24, 2026 Calendar by virtue of adjournment.

  20. 2026-02-20

    Rules suspended. Carried over to February 23, 2026 Calendar.

  21. 2026-02-19

    Second reading.

    reading-2

  22. 2026-02-18

    Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed A-Engrossed.

    committee-passage-favorable

  23. 2026-02-16

    Work Session held.

  24. 2026-02-02

    Public Hearing held.

  25. 2026-02-02

    Referred to Judiciary.

    referral-committee

  26. 2026-02-02

    First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

    introduction,reading-1,referral-committee

Versions

Documents

Votes

  • Heard and Reported Out with Amendments

    2026-02-16 · pass · 5-3

    Member-level votes (8)
    • Tom Andersen: yes
    • Farrah Chaichi: yes
    • Willy Chotzen: yes
    • Jason Kropf: yes
    • Rick Lewis: no
    • Kevin Mannix: no
    • Thuy Tran: yes
    • Kim Wallan: no

  • Motion to re-refer to Judiciary failed.

    2026-02-25 · fail · 19-32

    Member-level votes (60)
    • Shannon Isadore: no
    • Kim Wallan: yes
    • Nancy Nathanson: absent
    • Zach Hudson: no
    • Travis Nelson: no
    • Lesly Muñoz: no
    • Matt Bunch: yes
    • Thuy Tran: no
    • Farrah Chaichi: no
    • Kevin Mannix: yes
    • Ed Diehl: yes
    • Ben Bowman: no
    • Tawna Sanchez: no
    • Dacia Grayber: no
    • Nathan Sosa: absent
    • Dwayne Yunker: yes
    • Emerson Levy: no
    • Jeffrey Helfrich: yes
    • Mark Gamba: no
    • Court Boice: yes
    • Annessa Hartman: absent
    • Cyrus Javadi: no
    • E. Werner Reschke: yes
    • Alek Skarlatos: yes
    • Mari Watanabe: no
    • Gregory Smith: absent
    • Julie Fahey: no
    • Mark Owens: absent
    • Jason Kropf: no
    • Willy Chotzen: no
    • Darin Harbick: yes
    • Sarah McDonald: no
    • Susan McLain: no
    • Boomer Wright: yes
    • Ricki Ruiz: absent
    • Darcey Edwards: yes
    • April Dobson: no
    • Emily McIntire: yes
    • Jules Walters: no
    • Virgle Osborne: yes
    • John Lively: no
    • Pam Marsh: no
    • Bobby Levy: yes
    • Anna Scharf: absent
    • Lisa Fragala: no
    • Lamar Wise: no
    • Andrea Valderrama: absent
    • Jami Cate: yes
    • Tom Andersen: no
    • Paul Evans: no
    • Sue Rieke Smith: no
    • David Gomberg: no
    • Vikki Breese-Iverson: yes
    • Rob Nosse: no
    • Ken Helm: no
    • Rick Lewis: yes
    • Shelly Boshart Davis: yes
    • Daniel Nguyen: no
    • Hai Pham: no
    • Lucetta Elmer: absent

  • Passed.

    2026-02-25 · pass · 33-19

    Member-level votes (60)
    • Shannon Isadore: yes
    • Kim Wallan: no
    • Nancy Nathanson: yes
    • Zach Hudson: yes
    • Travis Nelson: yes
    • Lesly Muñoz: yes
    • Matt Bunch: no
    • Thuy Tran: yes
    • Farrah Chaichi: no
    • Kevin Mannix: no
    • Ed Diehl: no
    • Ben Bowman: yes
    • Tawna Sanchez: yes
    • Dacia Grayber: yes
    • Nathan Sosa: yes
    • Dwayne Yunker: absent
    • Emerson Levy: yes
    • Jeffrey Helfrich: no
    • Mark Gamba: yes
    • Court Boice: no
    • Annessa Hartman: absent
    • Cyrus Javadi: yes
    • E. Werner Reschke: no
    • Alek Skarlatos: no
    • Mari Watanabe: yes
    • Gregory Smith: absent
    • Julie Fahey: yes
    • Mark Owens: no
    • Jason Kropf: yes
    • Willy Chotzen: yes
    • Darin Harbick: absent
    • Sarah McDonald: yes
    • Susan McLain: yes
    • Boomer Wright: no
    • Ricki Ruiz: yes
    • Darcey Edwards: no
    • April Dobson: yes
    • Emily McIntire: no
    • Jules Walters: yes
    • Virgle Osborne: no
    • John Lively: yes
    • Pam Marsh: yes
    • Bobby Levy: no
    • Anna Scharf: absent
    • Lisa Fragala: yes
    • Lamar Wise: yes
    • Andrea Valderrama: absent
    • Jami Cate: no
    • Tom Andersen: yes
    • Paul Evans: no
    • Sue Rieke Smith: yes
    • David Gomberg: yes
    • Vikki Breese-Iverson: no
    • Rob Nosse: yes
    • Ken Helm: yes
    • Rick Lewis: no
    • Shelly Boshart Davis: absent
    • Daniel Nguyen: yes
    • Hai Pham: yes
    • Lucetta Elmer: absent

  • Heard and Reported Out with Amendments

    2026-03-04 · pass · 4-1

    Member-level votes (5)
    • Jeff Golden: yes
    • Kayse Jama: yes
    • James Manning Jr.: yes
    • Bruce Starr: yes
    • Kim Thatcher: no

  • Rules suspended. Third reading. Carried by Reynolds. Passed.

    2026-03-05 · pass · 30-0

    Member-level votes (30)
    • Rob Wagner: yes
    • Dick Anderson: yes
    • Wlnsvey Campos: yes
    • Fred Girod: yes
    • James Manning Jr.: yes
    • Janeen Sollman: yes
    • Bruce Starr: yes
    • Diane Linthicum: yes
    • Suzanne Weber: yes
    • Mark Meek: yes
    • Kathleen Taylor: yes
    • Noah Robinson: yes
    • Christine Drazan: yes
    • David Brock Smith: yes
    • Sara Gelser Blouin: yes
    • Deb Patterson: yes
    • Mike McLane: yes
    • Todd Nash: yes
    • Courtney Neron Misslin: yes
    • Lew Frederick: yes
    • Chris Gorsek: yes
    • Floyd Prozanski: yes
    • Kim Thatcher: yes
    • Kate Lieber: yes
    • Kayse Jama: yes
    • Anthony Broadman: yes
    • Jeff Golden: yes
    • Cedric Hayden: yes
    • Khanh Pham: yes
    • Lisa Reynolds: yes

  • House concurred in Senate amendments and repassed bill.

    2026-03-06 · pass · 50-3

    Member-level votes (60)
    • Shannon Isadore: yes
    • Kim Wallan: yes
    • Nancy Nathanson: yes
    • Zach Hudson: yes
    • Travis Nelson: absent
    • Lesly Muñoz: yes
    • Matt Bunch: yes
    • Thuy Tran: yes
    • Farrah Chaichi: yes
    • Kevin Mannix: yes
    • Ed Diehl: yes
    • Ben Bowman: yes
    • Tawna Sanchez: yes
    • Dacia Grayber: no
    • Nathan Sosa: yes
    • Dwayne Yunker: yes
    • Emerson Levy: yes
    • Jeffrey Helfrich: yes
    • Mark Gamba: no
    • Court Boice: yes
    • Annessa Hartman: absent
    • Cyrus Javadi: absent
    • E. Werner Reschke: yes
    • Alek Skarlatos: yes
    • Mari Watanabe: yes
    • Gregory Smith: yes
    • Julie Fahey: yes
    • Mark Owens: absent
    • Jason Kropf: yes
    • Willy Chotzen: yes
    • Darin Harbick: yes
    • Sarah McDonald: yes
    • Susan McLain: yes
    • Boomer Wright: absent
    • Ricki Ruiz: yes
    • Darcey Edwards: yes
    • April Dobson: yes
    • Emily McIntire: yes
    • Jules Walters: no
    • Virgle Osborne: yes
    • John Lively: yes
    • Pam Marsh: yes
    • Bobby Levy: absent
    • Anna Scharf: yes
    • Lisa Fragala: yes
    • Lamar Wise: yes
    • Andrea Valderrama: absent
    • Jami Cate: yes
    • Tom Andersen: yes
    • Paul Evans: yes
    • Sue Rieke Smith: yes
    • David Gomberg: yes
    • Vikki Breese-Iverson: yes
    • Rob Nosse: yes
    • Ken Helm: yes
    • Rick Lewis: yes
    • Shelly Boshart Davis: yes
    • Daniel Nguyen: yes
    • Hai Pham: yes
    • Lucetta Elmer: yes

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https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2026R1/Measures/Overview/HB4145

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