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Introduced
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/06/2026
03/06/2026
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2026 Legislative Measures
Bill Summary
The statement includes a measure digest written in compliance with applicable readability standards. Digest: The Act creates the new crime of aggravated felon in possession of a firearm. (Flesch Readability Score: 65.7). Creates the crime of aggravated felon in possession of a firearm when a person who has been convicted of a felony possesses three or more firearms or has certain prior convictions. Punishes by a maximum of 10 years’ imprisonment, $250,000 fine, or both.
AI Summary
This bill creates a new crime called "aggravated felon in possession of a firearm" which applies to individuals convicted of a felony who possess three or more firearms, or who have prior convictions for felon in possession of a firearm. This new offense is classified as a Class B felony, meaning it carries a more severe penalty than the existing Class C felony of felon in possession of a firearm, and can result in up to 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine. The bill also directs the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission to classify this aggravated offense within specific crime categories on the sentencing guidelines grid, with higher categories for those possessing six or more firearms or having three or more prior convictions for felon in possession of a firearm.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (9)
Ricki Ruiz (D)*,
Lew Frederick (D),
Mark Gamba (D),
Cyrus Javadi (D),
Lesly Muñoz (D),
Daniel Nguyen (D),
Deb Patterson (D),
Janeen Sollman (D),
Suzanne Weber (R),
Last Action
In committee upon adjournment. (on 03/06/2026)
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