SB 697 : Russell Paul Evans Act (Limit firearms for people under 21)

Position: Support Status: Senate Judiciary Committee

Prohibits a person under 21 years of age from possessing firearms with specified exceptions.

Update

March 26, 2025

4-7 (S) Public Hearing and Possible Work Session scheduled.
1-17 (S) Referred to Judiciary.
1-13 (S) Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
Chief Sponsors: Senator Reynolds, Representative McDonald, Grayber, Senator Prozanski, Representative Sollman, Representative Kropf
Regular Sponsors: Senator Manning Jr, Representative Ruiz

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This bill is not named after Oregon State Representative Paul L. Evans.

Language similar to SB 697 has been added to SB 243-1. Ceasefire Oregon supports both SB 697 and SB 243-1.