HB 3742 : Repeals Oregon Law; Allows Legislators to Carry Hidden Guns in Capitol

Position: Oppose Status: House Judiciary Committee

This bill repeals Oregon law; allows legislators and people who work in the Oregon Capitol and who have a concealed handgun license to carry loaded, hidden firearms in the Oregon Capitol.

Update

March 10, 2025

2-27 (H) Referred to Judiciary. 2-25 (H) First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
Chief Sponsors: Representative Helfrich, Cate
Regular Sponsors: Representative Boice, Chaichi, Javadi, Skarlatos, Senator McLane, Smith DB, Thatcher

Oregonians have a right to visit the state capitol building without fear of firearm violence. Apparently, Oregon Republicans have already forgotten the havoc and fear created when former Oregon State Rep. Mike Nearman brought armed demonstrators into the building. Adding more firearms to the mix is a deadly choice.