SB 668 : Court shopping for CHL denials, revocations

Position: Oppose Status: Senate Committee on Judiciary

Changes location in which person may petition circuit court for review of concealed handgun license denial, revocation or non-renewal from county of person’s residence to county in which license was denied or originally issued.

Court shopping is a disservice to the community and undermines the integrity of Oregon's court system.

Update

May 4, 2017

2-6-17: Referred to Judiciary. 2-1-17: Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk. Chief Sponsors: Senator Olsen

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