Bill > HB2172

This bill expands concealed handgun license (CHL) reciprocity in Oregon by directing the Department of State Police to create and maintain a list of states that have similar licensing requirements to Oregon's. Specifically, the bill requires these out-of-state licenses to demonstrate handgun competency through methods comparable to Oregon's existing requirements. The legislation modifies several existing Oregon statutes to extend the same legal protections and permissions to non-resident CHL holders from states on the approved list, including allowing them to carry concealed firearms in public places, court facilities, and other locations where Oregon license holders are permitted. This means that individuals from states meeting the specified criteria will now have the same rights as Oregon CHL holders when it comes to carrying concealed firearms, such as being exempt from certain firearms restrictions and having the ability to carry in public buildings. The bill takes effect 91 days after the adjournment of the 2025 legislative session, and the amendments apply to conduct occurring on or after the effective date.

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https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB2172