Signed by Governor Kate Brown

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that establishes a protocol system for removing firearms from domestic abusers.

Highlights:

• Authorizes a court to issue a court order that prohibits an individual deemed a credible threat to the safety of family or others, from possessing or purchasing a firearm or ammunition (Sec. 1).

• Specifies that the court order shall inform the person both orally and in writing that the individual is prohibited from possessing firearms and ammunition (Sec. 3).

• Requires the individual transfer all firearms and ammunition within 24 hours of receiving the court order to a law enforcement agency, a licensed gun dealer, or a third party who does not reside with the person listed on the court order (Sec. 3).

• Requires that the individual transferring a firearm or ammunition to a third party under this act shall obtain documentation from the third party that they understand the following information, including (Sec. 3):

• That the person transferring the firearm is prohibited from owning firearm and ammunition; and

• That the third party shall be subject to criminal penalties if they allow the person access to the firearm or ammunition during the court order.

• Specifies that upon the expiration or termination of the court order the law enforcement agency or third party shall return any stored firearms and ammunition to the individual after completing a criminal background check (Sec. 4).

• Authorizes a law enforcement agency to complete the following upon receiving a request to return a firearm and ammunition to an individual, including (Sec. 5):

• Notify the Department of Justice of the return request;

• Hold the firearm or ammunition for 72 hours after receiving the request; and

• Perform a criminal background check to confirm that the person is the lawful owner of a firearm.

Full Bill Text