HB 4145

Summary

HB 4145, “Relating to firearms; and declaring an emergency”, was introduced in the House on Feb 2, 2026 by Rep. Dacia Grayber (D) with 8 co-sponsors. It last saw action on Apr 13, 2026: Chapter 120, (2026 Laws): Effective date April 7, 2026.

Record

Text

HB 4145 has 8 co-sponsors and 6 roll calls.

83rd OREGON LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY--2026 Regular Session
  Enrolled
  House Bill 4145
Sponsored by Representative GRAYBER; Representatives ANDERSEN, DOBSON, FRAGALA,
   KROPF, MCDONALD, Senators MANNING JR, PROZANSKI, REYNOLDS (Presession filed.)
  CHAPTER .................................................
  AN ACT
Relating to firearms; creating new provisions; amending sections 10 and 13, chapter 1, Oregon Laws
    2023; and declaring an emergency.
Be It Enacted by the People of the State of Oregon:
    SECTION 1. Section 10, chapter 1, Oregon Laws 2023, as amended by section 6, chapter 594,
Oregon Laws 2025, is amended to read:
    Sec. 10. ORS 166.503, 166.505 and 166.508 and the amendments to ORS 166.412, 166.435, 166.436
and 166.438 by sections 6 to 9, chapter 1, Oregon Laws 2023, apply to firearm transfers conducted
on or after [March 15, 2026] January 1, 2028.
    SECTION 2. Section 13, chapter 1, Oregon Laws 2023, as amended by section 7, chapter 594,
Oregon Laws 2025, is amended to read:
    Sec. 13. The provisions of ORS 166.355 apply to the manufacture, importation, possession, use,
purchase, sale or transfer of a large-capacity magazine occurring on or after [March 15, 2026] Jan-
uary 1, 2028.
    SECTION 3. The Legislative Assembly does not intend this 2026 Act to render moot or
otherwise affect any proceedings pending before the Oregon Supreme Court concerning the
constitutionality of Ballot Measure 114 (2022), and the court has authority to issue a judg-
ment on the issue of the constitutionality of Ballot Measure 114 (2022) notwithstanding any
amendments to chapter 1, Oregon Laws 2023, by this 2026 Act.
    SECTION 4. This 2026 Act being necessary for the immediate preservation of the public
peace, health and safety, an emergency is declared to exist, and this 2026 Act takes effect
on its passage.
Enrolled House Bill 4145 (HB 4145-B)  Page 1
Passed by House February 25, 2026  Received by Governor:
Repassed by House March 6, 2026  ........................M.,........................................................., 2026
  Approved:
       ..................................................................................   ........................M.,........................................................., 2026
  Timothy G. Sekerak, Chief Clerk of House
  ..................................................................................
       ..................................................................................  Tina Kotek, Governor
  Julie Fahey, Speaker of House
  Filed in Office of Secretary of State:
Passed by Senate March 5, 2026
  ........................M.,........................................................., 2026
       ..................................................................................
  Rob Wagner, President of Senate  ..................................................................................
  Tobias Read, Secretary of State
Enrolled House Bill 4145 (HB 4145-B)  Page 2

The Act changes when Ballot Measure 114 applies. The Act goes into effect when the Governor signs it. (Flesch Readability Score: 66.1). [Digest: The Act makes changes to the gun permit and transfer process and to the LCM prohibition. The Act goes into effect when the Governor signs it. (Flesch Readability Score: 73.2).] [Modifies the firearm permit provisions of Ballot Measure 114 (2022). Specifies where a person may apply for a permit to purchase a firearm and adds an eligibility requirement. Provides that information obtained during the application process and during the criminal background check and maintained within the database of permit holders is exempt from disclosure as a public record. Extends the time, from 30 to 60 days from receipt of the application, by which a permit agent must issue a permit to a qualified applicant or mail reasons for a denial in writing to the applicant. Increases the maximum fee that may be charged for an initial application for and renewal of a permit. Specifies the portion of the fee payable to the Department of State Police for conducting a criminal background check. Establishes alternatives to a firearms training course or class that may be used to satisfy the requirement of proof of completion of a firearm safety course for the permit. Provides that permits are not required for firearm transfers until January 1, 2028. Establishes an exception to the permit requirement for certain active law enforcement officers.] [Modifies the affirmative defense language for the large-capacity magazine provisions of Ballot Measure 114 (2022). Provides that a person may not be prosecuted for prohibited conduct occurring while enforcement of the provisions is enjoined by a court. Provides that gun dealers and manufacturers have 180 days after entry of an appellate judgment reversing or vacating the injunction to take certain actions concerning large-capacity magazines.] [Provides that a challenge to the legality of the Act must be commenced in the Circuit Court for Marion County.] [Provides that the Legislative Assembly does not intend the Act to affect current court proceedings concerning Ballot Measure 114 (2022).] Provides that the provisions of Ballot Measure 114 (2022) apply to firearm transfers conducted, and large-capacity magazine manufacture, importation, possession, use, purchase, sale or transfer occurring, on or after January 1, 2028. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.

Sponsors

Rep. Dacia Grayber (D) sponsors HB 4145, and 8 members have co-sponsored it.

Dacia Grayber

Rep. · D–28 · Sponsor

Tom Andersen

Rep. · D–19 · Co-sponsor

April Dobson

Rep. · D–39 · Co-sponsor

Lisa Fragala

Rep. · D–8 · Co-sponsor

Jason Kropf

Rep. · D–54 · Co-sponsor

Sarah Finger McDonald

Rep. · D–16 · Co-sponsor

James Manning

Sen. · D–7 · Co-sponsor

Floyd Prozanski

Sen. · D–4 · Co-sponsor

Lisa Reynolds

Sen. · D–17 · Co-sponsor

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Committees

HB 4145 went before 2 committees: Judiciary and Rules.

Judiciary

Judiciary

Referred to · Feb 2, 2026

Rules

Rules

Referred to · Feb 26, 2026

History

HB 4145 has taken 26 actions since Feb 2, 2026, the latest on Apr 13, 2026.

Votes

HB 4145 went to 6 roll calls across both chambers, the latest on Mar 6, 2026 at 50–3.

Source: olis.oregonlegislature.gov · legiscan.com