Oregon 2021 Regular Session Status: Enacted 12 D cosponsors

SB 554 — Relating to firearms; and prescribing an effective date.

Last action — Effective date, September 25, 2021.

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed Senate
  4. ✓
    Passed House
  5. ✓
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 11, 2021. Enacted.

Odds of enactment

High chance

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Prognosis

Likely to advance 66% · moderate confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 27 sponsors

    7 primary, 20 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (12 D).

  • Mixed recorded votes

    5 passed, 9 failed in recorded votes so far.

Based on stage, sponsorship breadth, committee status, recorded votes, and cross-state momentum — a description of the observable signals, not a prediction.

Summary

<i>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.</i>] <i>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.</i>] <b>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.</b> Increases fees payable to county sheriff for issuance and renewal of concealed handgun license. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Effective date, September 25, 2021.

  2. Chapter 146, 2021 Laws.

  3. Governor signed.

  4. Speaker signed.

  5. President signed.

  6. Senate concurred in House amendments and repassed bill.

  7. Motion to take and place consideration of action on concurrence to June 27 calendar. Motion failed.

  8. Vote explanation(s) filed by Evans.

  9. Third reading. Carried by Prusak. Passed.

  10. Second reading.

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

  12. Work Session held.

  13. Public Hearing held.

  14. Public Hearing held.

  15. Referred to Rules.

  16. First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

  17. Vote explanation(s) filed by Golden, Patterson.

  18. Findley, Girod, Johnson, Knopp, Manning Jr declared potential conflict of interest.

  19. Third reading. Carried by Burdick. Passed.

  20. Motion to postpone indefinitely failed.

  21. Motion to refer to Rules with recommendation to adopt -A17 amendments failed.

  22. Motion to refer to Rules failed.

  23. Motion to refer to Ways and Means with recommendation to adopt -A16 amendments failed.

  24. Motion to lay on the table failed.

  25. Motion to refer to Ways and Means failed.

  26. Motion to rerefer to Judiciary and Ballot Measure 110 Implementation failed.

  27. Motion to substitute Minority Report for Committee Report failed.

  28. Second reading.

  29. Minority Recommendation: Do pass with different amendments. (Printed A-Eng. Minority)

  30. Recommendation: Do pass with amendments. (Printed A-Eng).

  31. Work Session held.

  32. Public Hearing held.

  33. Referred to Judiciary and Ballot Measure 110 Implementation.

  34. Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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7 sponsors · 20 co-sponsors · 63 not signed on · 40 voted No

Sponsors (7)

Co-sponsors (20)

Not signed on (63)

63 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Senate concurred in House amendments and repassed bill.

Passed 17 Yea · 7 Nay · 6 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 6504
Democrat 11000
Republican 0202
Total 17706
% of votes cast 57%23%0%20%
How each member voted (30)
Member Party Vote
Betsy Johnson — Nay
Bill Hansell — Nay
Bill Kennemer — Nay
Brian Boquist — Not Voting
Chuck Riley — Yea
Chuck Thomsen — Not Voting
Dallas Heard — Not Voting
Dennis Linthicum — Not Voting
Elizabeth Steiner Hayward — Yea
Ginny Burdick — Yea
Lee Beyer — Yea
Lynn Findley — Nay
Michael Dembrow — Yea
Peter Courtney — Yea
Tim Knopp — Nay
Chris Gorsek Democrat Yea
Deb Patterson Democrat Yea
Floyd Prozanski Democrat Yea
James Manning Jr. Democrat Yea
Jeff Golden Democrat Yea
Kate Lieber Democrat Yea
Kathleen Taylor Democrat Yea
Kayse Jama Democrat Yea
Lew Frederick Democrat Yea
Rob Wagner Democrat Yea
Sara Gelser Blouin Democrat Yea
Dick Anderson Republican Nay
Fred Girod Republican Nay
Kim Thatcher Republican Not Voting
Noah Robinson Republican Not Voting

Official roll call →

Motion to take and place consideration of action on concurrence to June 27 calendar. Motion failed.

Failed 6 Yea · 18 Nay · 6 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 4704
Democrat 01100
Republican 2002
Total 61806
% of votes cast 20%60%0%20%
How each member voted (30)
Member Party Vote
Betsy Johnson — Nay
Bill Hansell — Yea
Bill Kennemer — Yea
Brian Boquist — Not Voting
Chuck Riley — Nay
Chuck Thomsen — Not Voting
Dallas Heard — Not Voting
Dennis Linthicum — Not Voting
Elizabeth Steiner Hayward — Nay
Ginny Burdick — Nay
Lee Beyer — Nay
Lynn Findley — Yea
Michael Dembrow — Nay
Peter Courtney — Nay
Tim Knopp — Yea
Chris Gorsek Democrat Nay
Deb Patterson Democrat Nay
Floyd Prozanski Democrat Nay
James Manning Jr. Democrat Nay
Jeff Golden Democrat Nay
Kate Lieber Democrat Nay
Kathleen Taylor Democrat Nay
Kayse Jama Democrat Nay
Lew Frederick Democrat Nay
Rob Wagner Democrat Nay
Sara Gelser Blouin Democrat Nay
Dick Anderson Republican Yea
Fred Girod Republican Yea
Kim Thatcher Republican Not Voting
Noah Robinson Republican Not Voting

Official roll call →

Third reading. Carried by Prusak. Passed.

Passed 34 Yea · 24 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 17400
Unaffiliated 17602
Republican 01400
Total 342402
% of votes cast 57%40%0%3%
How each member voted (60)
Member Party Vote
Lily Morgan — Nay
Andrea Salinas — Yea
Anna Williams — Yea
Barbara Smith Warner — Yea
Bill Post — Nay
Brad Witt — Yea
Brian Clem — Yea
Courtney Neron — Yea
Dan Rayfield — Yea
Duane Stark — Nay
Gary Leif — Nay
Jack Zika — Not Voting
Janelle Bynum — Yea
Jeff Reardon — Yea
Karin Power — Yea
Marty Wilde — Yea
Maxine Dexter — Yea
Mike Nearman — Not Voting
Paul Holvey — Yea
Rachel Prusak — Yea
Raquel Moore-Green — Nay
Ron Noble — Nay
Sheri Schouten — Yea
Teresa Alonso Leon — Yea
Tina Kotek — Yea
Andrea Valderrama Democrat Yea
Dacia Grayber Democrat Yea
David Gomberg Democrat Nay
Janeen Sollman Democrat Yea
Jason Kropf Democrat Yea
John Lively Democrat Yea
Julie Fahey Democrat Yea
Ken Helm Democrat Yea
Khanh Pham Democrat Yea
Lisa Reynolds Democrat Yea
Mark Meek Democrat Nay
Nancy Nathanson Democrat Yea
Pam Marsh Democrat Yea
Paul Evans Democrat Nay
Ricki Ruiz Democrat Yea
Rob Nosse Democrat Yea
Sue Rieke Smith Democrat Nay
Susan McLain Democrat Yea
Tawna Sanchez Democrat Yea
Wlnsvey Campos Democrat Yea
Zach Hudson Democrat Yea
Bobby Levy Republican Nay
Boomer Wright Republican Nay
Cedric Hayden Republican Nay
Christine Drazan Republican Nay
Daniel Bonham Republican Nay
David Brock Smith Republican Nay
E. Werner Reschke Republican Nay
Jami Cate Republican Nay
Kim Wallan Republican Nay
Mark Owens Republican Nay
Rick Lewis Republican Nay
Shelly Boshart Davis Republican Nay
Suzanne Weber Republican Nay
Vikki Breese-Iverson Republican Nay

Official roll call →

Motion to refer to Ways and Means failed.

Failed 6 Yea · 16 Nay · 8 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 4605
Democrat 01001
Republican 2002
Total 61608
% of votes cast 20%53%0%27%
How each member voted (30)
Member Party Vote
Betsy Johnson — Not Voting
Bill Hansell — Yea
Bill Kennemer — Yea
Brian Boquist — Not Voting
Chuck Riley — Nay
Chuck Thomsen — Not Voting
Dallas Heard — Not Voting
Dennis Linthicum — Not Voting
Elizabeth Steiner Hayward — Nay
Ginny Burdick — Nay
Lee Beyer — Nay
Lynn Findley — Yea
Michael Dembrow — Nay
Peter Courtney — Nay
Tim Knopp — Yea
Chris Gorsek Democrat Not Voting
Deb Patterson Democrat Nay
Floyd Prozanski Democrat Nay
James Manning Jr. Democrat Nay
Jeff Golden Democrat Nay
Kate Lieber Democrat Nay
Kathleen Taylor Democrat Nay
Kayse Jama Democrat Nay
Lew Frederick Democrat Nay
Rob Wagner Democrat Nay
Sara Gelser Blouin Democrat Nay
Dick Anderson Republican Yea
Fred Girod Republican Yea
Kim Thatcher Republican Not Voting
Noah Robinson Republican Not Voting

Official roll call →

Motion to refer to Ways and Means with recommendation to adopt -A16 amendments failed.

Failed 6 Yea · 17 Nay · 7 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 4704
Democrat 01001
Republican 2002
Total 61707
% of votes cast 20%57%0%23%
How each member voted (30)
Member Party Vote
Betsy Johnson — Nay
Bill Hansell — Yea
Bill Kennemer — Yea
Brian Boquist — Not Voting
Chuck Riley — Nay
Chuck Thomsen — Not Voting
Dallas Heard — Not Voting
Dennis Linthicum — Not Voting
Elizabeth Steiner Hayward — Nay
Ginny Burdick — Nay
Lee Beyer — Nay
Lynn Findley — Yea
Michael Dembrow — Nay
Peter Courtney — Nay
Tim Knopp — Yea
Chris Gorsek Democrat Not Voting
Deb Patterson Democrat Nay
Floyd Prozanski Democrat Nay
James Manning Jr. Democrat Nay
Jeff Golden Democrat Nay
Kate Lieber Democrat Nay
Kathleen Taylor Democrat Nay
Kayse Jama Democrat Nay
Lew Frederick Democrat Nay
Rob Wagner Democrat Nay
Sara Gelser Blouin Democrat Nay
Dick Anderson Republican Yea
Fred Girod Republican Yea
Kim Thatcher Republican Not Voting
Noah Robinson Republican Not Voting

Official roll call →

Motion to refer to Rules failed.

Failed 6 Yea · 17 Nay · 6 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 4703
Democrat 01001
Republican 2002
Total 61706
% of votes cast 21%59%0%21%
How each member voted (29)
Member Party Vote
Betsy Johnson — Nay
Bill Hansell — Yea
Bill Kennemer — Yea
Brian Boquist — Not Voting
Chuck Riley — Nay
Chuck Thomsen — Not Voting
Dallas Heard — Not Voting
Elizabeth Steiner Hayward — Nay
Ginny Burdick — Nay
Lee Beyer — Nay
Lynn Findley — Yea
Michael Dembrow — Nay
Peter Courtney — Nay
Tim Knopp — Yea
Chris Gorsek Democrat Not Voting
Deb Patterson Democrat Nay
Floyd Prozanski Democrat Nay
James Manning Jr. Democrat Nay
Jeff Golden Democrat Nay
Kate Lieber Democrat Nay
Kathleen Taylor Democrat Nay
Kayse Jama Democrat Nay
Lew Frederick Democrat Nay
Rob Wagner Democrat Nay
Sara Gelser Blouin Democrat Nay
Dick Anderson Republican Yea
Fred Girod Republican Yea
Kim Thatcher Republican Not Voting
Noah Robinson Republican Not Voting

Official roll call →

Motion to postpone indefinitely failed.

Failed 6 Yea · 17 Nay · 7 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 4704
Democrat 01001
Republican 2002
Total 61707
% of votes cast 20%57%0%23%
How each member voted (30)
Member Party Vote
Betsy Johnson — Nay
Bill Hansell — Yea
Bill Kennemer — Yea
Brian Boquist — Not Voting
Chuck Riley — Nay
Chuck Thomsen — Not Voting
Dallas Heard — Not Voting
Dennis Linthicum — Not Voting
Elizabeth Steiner Hayward — Nay
Ginny Burdick — Nay
Lee Beyer — Nay
Lynn Findley — Yea
Michael Dembrow — Nay
Peter Courtney — Nay
Tim Knopp — Yea
Chris Gorsek Democrat Not Voting
Deb Patterson Democrat Nay
Floyd Prozanski Democrat Nay
James Manning Jr. Democrat Nay
Jeff Golden Democrat Nay
Kate Lieber Democrat Nay
Kathleen Taylor Democrat Nay
Kayse Jama Democrat Nay
Lew Frederick Democrat Nay
Rob Wagner Democrat Nay
Sara Gelser Blouin Democrat Nay
Dick Anderson Republican Yea
Fred Girod Republican Yea
Kim Thatcher Republican Not Voting
Noah Robinson Republican Not Voting

Official roll call →

Third reading. Carried by Burdick. Passed.

Passed 16 Yea · 7 Nay · 7 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 6504
Democrat 10001
Republican 0202
Total 16707
% of votes cast 53%23%0%23%
How each member voted (30)
Member Party Vote
Betsy Johnson — Nay
Bill Hansell — Nay
Bill Kennemer — Nay
Brian Boquist — Not Voting
Chuck Riley — Yea
Chuck Thomsen — Not Voting
Dallas Heard — Not Voting
Dennis Linthicum — Not Voting
Elizabeth Steiner Hayward — Yea
Ginny Burdick — Yea
Lee Beyer — Yea
Lynn Findley — Nay
Michael Dembrow — Yea
Peter Courtney — Yea
Tim Knopp — Nay
Chris Gorsek Democrat Not Voting
Deb Patterson Democrat Yea
Floyd Prozanski Democrat Yea
James Manning Jr. Democrat Yea
Jeff Golden Democrat Yea
Kate Lieber Democrat Yea
Kathleen Taylor Democrat Yea
Kayse Jama Democrat Yea
Lew Frederick Democrat Yea
Rob Wagner Democrat Yea
Sara Gelser Blouin Democrat Yea
Dick Anderson Republican Nay
Fred Girod Republican Nay
Kim Thatcher Republican Not Voting
Noah Robinson Republican Not Voting

Official roll call →

Motion to refer to Rules with recommendation to adopt -A17 amendments failed.

Failed 6 Yea · 16 Nay · 8 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 4605
Democrat 01001
Republican 2002
Total 61608
% of votes cast 20%53%0%27%
How each member voted (30)
Member Party Vote
Betsy Johnson — Not Voting
Bill Hansell — Yea
Bill Kennemer — Yea
Brian Boquist — Not Voting
Chuck Riley — Nay
Chuck Thomsen — Not Voting
Dallas Heard — Not Voting
Dennis Linthicum — Not Voting
Elizabeth Steiner Hayward — Nay
Ginny Burdick — Nay
Lee Beyer — Nay
Lynn Findley — Yea
Michael Dembrow — Nay
Peter Courtney — Nay
Tim Knopp — Yea
Chris Gorsek Democrat Not Voting
Deb Patterson Democrat Nay
Floyd Prozanski Democrat Nay
James Manning Jr. Democrat Nay
Jeff Golden Democrat Nay
Kate Lieber Democrat Nay
Kathleen Taylor Democrat Nay
Kayse Jama Democrat Nay
Lew Frederick Democrat Nay
Rob Wagner Democrat Nay
Sara Gelser Blouin Democrat Nay
Dick Anderson Republican Yea
Fred Girod Republican Yea
Kim Thatcher Republican Not Voting
Noah Robinson Republican Not Voting

Official roll call →

Motion to substitute Minority Report for Committee Report failed.

Failed 6 Yea · 17 Nay · 7 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 4704
Democrat 01001
Republican 2002
Total 61707
% of votes cast 20%57%0%23%
How each member voted (30)
Member Party Vote
Betsy Johnson — Nay
Bill Hansell — Yea
Bill Kennemer — Yea
Brian Boquist — Not Voting
Chuck Riley — Nay
Chuck Thomsen — Not Voting
Dallas Heard — Not Voting
Dennis Linthicum — Not Voting
Elizabeth Steiner Hayward — Nay
Ginny Burdick — Nay
Lee Beyer — Nay
Lynn Findley — Yea
Michael Dembrow — Nay
Peter Courtney — Nay
Tim Knopp — Yea
Chris Gorsek Democrat Not Voting
Deb Patterson Democrat Nay
Floyd Prozanski Democrat Nay
James Manning Jr. Democrat Nay
Jeff Golden Democrat Nay
Kate Lieber Democrat Nay
Kathleen Taylor Democrat Nay
Kayse Jama Democrat Nay
Lew Frederick Democrat Nay
Rob Wagner Democrat Nay
Sara Gelser Blouin Democrat Nay
Dick Anderson Republican Yea
Fred Girod Republican Yea
Kim Thatcher Republican Not Voting
Noah Robinson Republican Not Voting

Official roll call →

Motion to lay on the table failed.

Failed 6 Yea · 16 Nay · 8 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 4605
Democrat 01001
Republican 2002
Total 61608
% of votes cast 20%53%0%27%
How each member voted (30)
Member Party Vote
Betsy Johnson — Nay
Bill Hansell — Yea
Bill Kennemer — Yea
Brian Boquist — Not Voting
Chuck Riley — Nay
Chuck Thomsen — Not Voting
Dallas Heard — Not Voting
Dennis Linthicum — Not Voting
Elizabeth Steiner Hayward — Nay
Ginny Burdick — Nay
Lee Beyer — Not Voting
Lynn Findley — Yea
Michael Dembrow — Nay
Peter Courtney — Nay
Tim Knopp — Yea
Chris Gorsek Democrat Not Voting
Deb Patterson Democrat Nay
Floyd Prozanski Democrat Nay
James Manning Jr. Democrat Nay
Jeff Golden Democrat Nay
Kate Lieber Democrat Nay
Kathleen Taylor Democrat Nay
Kayse Jama Democrat Nay
Lew Frederick Democrat Nay
Rob Wagner Democrat Nay
Sara Gelser Blouin Democrat Nay
Dick Anderson Republican Yea
Fred Girod Republican Yea
Kim Thatcher Republican Not Voting
Noah Robinson Republican Not Voting

Official roll call →

Motion to rerefer to Judiciary and Ballot Measure 110 Implementation failed.

Failed 6 Yea · 17 Nay · 7 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 4704
Democrat 01001
Republican 2002
Total 61707
% of votes cast 20%57%0%23%
How each member voted (30)
Member Party Vote
Betsy Johnson — Nay
Bill Hansell — Yea
Bill Kennemer — Yea
Brian Boquist — Not Voting
Chuck Riley — Nay
Chuck Thomsen — Not Voting
Dallas Heard — Not Voting
Dennis Linthicum — Not Voting
Elizabeth Steiner Hayward — Nay
Ginny Burdick — Nay
Lee Beyer — Nay
Lynn Findley — Yea
Michael Dembrow — Nay
Peter Courtney — Nay
Tim Knopp — Yea
Chris Gorsek Democrat Not Voting
Deb Patterson Democrat Nay
Floyd Prozanski Democrat Nay
James Manning Jr. Democrat Nay
Jeff Golden Democrat Nay
Kate Lieber Democrat Nay
Kathleen Taylor Democrat Nay
Kayse Jama Democrat Nay
Lew Frederick Democrat Nay
Rob Wagner Democrat Nay
Sara Gelser Blouin Democrat Nay
Dick Anderson Republican Yea
Fred Girod Republican Yea
Kim Thatcher Republican Not Voting
Noah Robinson Republican Not Voting

Official roll call →

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 554 do?
<i>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.</i>] <i>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.</i>] <b>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.</b> Increases fees payable to county sheriff for issuance and renewal of concealed handgun license. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Who sponsors SB 554?
SB 554 is sponsored by James Manning Jr. (Democrat), Rob Wagner (Democrat), Lew Frederick (Democrat), Floyd Prozanski (Democrat), Kathleen Taylor (Democrat), Chris Gorsek (Democrat), Janeen Sollman (Democrat), Dacia Grayber, Rob Nosse (Democrat), Jason Kropf, Andrea Valderrama, Wlnsvey Campos (Democrat), Khanh Pham (Democrat), Kate Lieber (Democrat), Lisa Reynolds (Democrat), Andrea Salinas, Teresa Alonso Leon, Courtney Neron, Barbara Smith Warner, Marty Wilde, Sheri Schouten, Chuck Riley, Maxine Dexter, Elizabeth Steiner Hayward, Michael Dembrow, Rachel Prusak, and Ginny Burdick.
What is the current status of SB 554?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 11, 2021. Enacted.
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