Oregon House Bill 2172

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Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: Introduced on January 13 2025 - 25% progression
Action: 2025-01-17 - Referred to Judiciary with subsequent referral to Ways and Means.
Pending: House Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

The Act extends to people with concealed handgun licenses from some other states the same legal status as a person with an Oregon CHL. The Act takes effect on the 91st day after sine die. (Flesch Readability Score: 68.2). Directs the Department of State Police to create and maintain a list of states that recognize Oregon concealed handgun licenses and require a demonstration of handgun competency to obtain a license that is similar to the requirement in Oregon. Provides persons licensed to a carry concealed handgun in states on the department list with the protections provided to persons with Oregon concealed handgun licenses. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Relating to concealed handgun license reciprocity; prescribing an effective date.

Rep. Jeff Helfrich [R]

Date	Chamber	Action
2025-01-17	House	Referred to Judiciary with subsequent referral to Ways and Means.
2025-01-13	House	First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

Type	Source
Summary	https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB2172
Text	https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/HB2172/Introduced
Supplement	https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureAnalysisDocument/83161