Oregon · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 3742: Relating to the possession of firearms in the Capitol.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 3742 is a bill introduced in the Oregon House on February 25, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to the possession of firearms in the Capitol. Primary sponsor: Jeff Helfrich (Republican), Jami Cate (Republican). It lists 9 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 28, 2025): In committee upon adjournment.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Provides that members of the Legislative Assembly and legislative branch employees who have a valid concealed handgun license have an affirmative defense to a charge of possessing a firearm within the Capitol, and may not be arrested or charged for the offense while in possession of the license.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Republican 8
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Helfrich | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 52 |
| Jami Cate | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 11 |
| Court Boice | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 1 |
| Farrah Chaichi | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| Paul Evans | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Cyrus Javadi | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 32 |
| Mike McLane | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 30 |
| Virgle Osborne | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 2 |
| Alek Skarlatos | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 4 |
| David Smith | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 1 |
| Kim Thatcher | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 11 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- In committee upon adjournment.
- Referred to Judiciary.
- First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.