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Multnomah County adopts ordinance restricting concealed handguns in some county buildings
Summary
The Multnomah County Board of Commissioners adopted an emergency ordinance amending county code to remove the affirmative defense for concealed-handgun-license holders and require signage at covered county buildings, citing a new state law allowing local jurisdictions to act.
The Multnomah County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to adopt an emergency ordinance amending county code Chapter 15 to restrict concealed firearms in certain county buildings and to require clear signage at entrances.
Commissioners said the change implements authority granted by recent state legislation. Commissioner Joan Singleton and Commissioner Brim Edwards led the ordinance presentation and told the board the move is intended to make county buildings safer and more welcoming for residents, employees and visitors.
Staff told the board the change responds to Senate Bill 243 (referred to in the presentation as the…
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