HR 8

Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2021 (National)

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National

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Bill status:

Received in Senate on March 22, 2021

CO position:

Support

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This bill establishes new background check requirements for firearm transfers between private parties (i.e., unlicensed individuals).

Specifically, it prohibits a firearm transfer between private parties unless a licensed gun dealer, manufacturer, or importer first takes possession of the firearm to conduct a background check.

The prohibition does not apply to certain firearm transfers, such as a gift between spouses in good faith.

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HB 3005

Repeal firearm pre-emption law, House Version

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Oregon

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Bill status:

House Judiciary Committee

CO position:

Neutral

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The public hearing and work session for this bill have been cancelled.

Repeals statute creating state preemption of local firearm regulation and statutes creating exceptions to preemption.

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SB 503

Firearm Reciprocity

Domain:

Oregon

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Bill status:

Referred to Senate Judiciary and Ballot Measure 110 Implementation

CO position:

Oppose

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Provides person with privileges and legal defenses available to person with Oregon concealed handgun license if person is licensed to carry concealed handgun in another state that recognizes Oregon concealed handgun licenses.

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HB 2872

Creates tax credits for background check fees and associated travel

Domain:

Oregon

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Bill status:

Referred to House Revenue

CO position:

Oppose

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Creates credit against personal income tax for cost of criminal history record check required by state law for transfer of firearm. Creates subtraction from taxable income for mileage for travel associated with criminal history record check.

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HB 2543

Close the Charleston Loophole

Domain:

Oregon

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Bill status:

House Rules Committee

CO position:

Support

Short description:

A work session in the House Judiciary Committee on March 30, 2021 sent this bill to the House Rules Committee.

Firearm background checks should be completed and approved before the sale or transfer of a firearm. The Charleston Loophole, however, allows sales or transfers to be completed without a background check. HB 2543 will require gun sellers to respect existing laws, including longstanding laws prohibiting felons, abusers, fugitives from justice and other prohibited purchasers from buying guns.

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