Bill > HB4145

This bill postpones the effective date for certain firearm-related laws, specifically those concerning firearm transfers and the manufacture, importation, possession, use, purchase, sale, or transfer of large-capacity magazines, from March 15, 2026, to January 1, 2028. A large-capacity magazine is generally understood to be a firearm magazine that can hold more than a certain number of rounds, typically 10 or 15. The bill also clarifies that it is not intended to affect any ongoing court proceedings regarding the constitutionality of Ballot Measure 114 (2022), which was a voter-approved measure related to firearms, and that the Oregon Supreme Court retains its authority to rule on that measure. Finally, the bill declares an emergency, meaning it takes effect immediately upon its passage, to ensure the preservation of public peace, health, and safety.