Oregon · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 697: Relating to firearms.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 697 is a bill introduced in the Oregon Senate on January 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to firearms. Primary sponsor: Lisa Reynolds (Democratic), Sarah McDonald, Dacia Grayber (Democratic), Floyd Prozanski (Democratic), Jason Kropf (Democratic), Janeen Sollman (Democratic). It lists 2 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.
Prohibits a person under 21 years of age from possessing firearms with specified exceptions. Punishes by a maximum of 364 days' imprisonment, a fine of up to $6,250, or both. Prohibits a person from transferring certain firearms to a recipient the person knows, or reasonably should know, is under 21 years of age. Punishes by a maximum of 364 days' imprisonment, a fine of up to $6,250, or both. Specifies exceptions.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lisa Reynolds | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 17 |
| Sarah McDonald | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Dacia Grayber | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 28 |
| Floyd Prozanski | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 4 |
| Jason Kropf | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 54 |
| Janeen Sollman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| James Manning | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 7 |
| Ricki Ruiz | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 50 |
“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.
- Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.