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House Judiciary committee hears testimony on HB 3884 to enable voluntary, temporary firearm storage with FFLs
Summary
House Committee on Judiciary Chair Cropp opened a public hearing April 3 on House Bill 3884, a bill and -1 amendment that would authorize and protect voluntary, temporary out‑of‑home firearm storage at businesses that hold a federal firearms license (FFL) and direct the Oregon State Police to study whether such "firearm hold" agreements reduce firearm risk and report findings to interim judiciary committees by Sept. 15, 2026.
House Committee on Judiciary Chair Cropp opened a public hearing April 3 on House Bill 3884, a bill and -1 amendment that would authorize and protect voluntary, temporary out‑of‑home firearm storage at businesses that hold a federal firearms license (FFL) and direct the Oregon State Police to study whether such "firearm hold" agreements reduce firearm risk and report findings to interim judiciary committees by Sept. 15, 2026. The measure includes a sunset date of Jan. 2, 2027.
Why it matters: Proponents told the committee the proposal aims to provide an evidence‑based, voluntary option for people seeking time and distance from firearms during crises — a harm‑reduction approach supporters said can lower suicide risk and prevent impulsive violence while avoiding transfers of ownership.
Presenters and main points A legislative staff member summarized the bill’s technical elements and the report deadline and sunset dates.…
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