HB 3884
Requires the Department of State Police to study whether firearm hold agreements reduce firearm risks.
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Support
10%
Oppose
90%
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill directs the Oregon Department of State Police to conduct a study on firearm hold agreements. The study will examine whether these agreements reduce the risk of injury or death related to firearms. The department is required to submit its findings and any recommendations for legislation to the Legislative Assembly’s judiciary committees by September 15, 2026, with the study concluding on January 2, 2027.
Key provisions
- The Department of State Police will conduct a study.
- The study will focus on firearm hold agreements.
- The study will assess whether these agreements reduce firearm risks.
- Findings and recommendations must be submitted to the Legislative Assembly's judiciary committees.
- The deadline for submitting findings is September 15, 2026.
- The study is set to expire on January 2, 2027.
Who is affected
- Oregon Department of State Police
- Legislative Assembly Judiciary Committees
- Firearm owners and potential purchasers
Notable changes
- The bill mandates a specific study on firearm hold agreements.
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Arguments in favor
Reasons to support this legislation.
Supporters of House Bill 3884 emphasize its potential to save lives by reducing firearm suicides while protecting the Second Amendment right. They advocate for a voluntary, evidence-informed approach to promote responsible gun ownership and create time and space between individuals and their firearms during moments of crisis. The bill aims to address the root cause of firearm-related harm by allowing lawful gun owners to temporarily remove firearms from their possession, particularly among vulnerable individuals, such as veterans who are disproportionately affected by suicide in Oregon. By providing a safe place to store firearms away from homes, the bill offers a practical solution to prevent firearm-related deaths and has been praised for its simplicity and innovative approach that does not infringe on Second Amendment rights.
Source: Testimony Summaries
Arguments opposed
Reasons to oppose this legislation.
Opponents of HB 3884 express concerns that the legislation would infringe on Second Amendment rights, pressure law-abiding citizens into surrendering their firearms, and set a precedent for future restrictions. They argue that the bill's language is misleading, vague, and open to interpretation, allowing for potential abuse of power. Many that the proposed "firearm hold agreements" are a thinly veiled attempt to restrict Second Amendment rights and that the bill does nothing to address crime or the real causes of gun violence. They urge rejection of HB 3884, citing concerns about government overreach, erosion of constitutional rights, and the potential for a slippery slope in gun control measures.