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SB987 • 2025

Directs the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission to classify the crime of felon in possession of a firearm as crime category 8.

Directs the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission to classify the crime of felon in possession of a firearm as crime category 8.

Crime Firearms
Passed Legislature

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

Sponsor
Senator Anderson
Last action
2025-06-27
Official status
In Senate Committee
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Bill History

  1. 2025-06-27 Senate

    In committee upon adjournment.

  2. 2025-02-10 Senate

    Referred to Judiciary.

  3. 2025-02-06 Senate

    Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.

Official Summary Text

Digest: The Act directs the CJC to raise the crime category of felon in possession of a firearm to 8. (Flesch Readability Score: 62.8).
Directs the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission to classify the crime of felon in possession of a firearm as crime category 8.
Relating to: Relating to felon in possession of a firearm.
Current location: In Senate Committee