HB2172 • 2025

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.

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor: Representative Helfrich
Last action: 2025-06-27
Official status: In House Committee
Effective date: Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The plain English breakdown is still being put together. The official documents below are already here.

Bill History

2025-06-27 House
In committee upon adjournment.
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.

Official Summary Text

Digest: 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: Relating to concealed handgun license reciprocity; prescribing an effective date.
Current location: In House Committee