Oregon · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 698: Relating to the possession of firearms in certain public areas.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 698 is a bill introduced in the Oregon Senate on January 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to the possession of firearms in certain public areas. Primary sponsor: Lisa Reynolds (Democratic), Anthony Broadman (Democratic), Sarah McDonald, Floyd Prozanski (Democratic), Dacia Grayber (Democratic), Jason Kropf (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.
Authorizes the governing bodies of certain public entities that own or control public buildings to adopt a policy, ordinance or regulation limiting the affirmative defense for concealed handgun licensees for the crime of possessing a firearm in a public building. Provides that in a prosecution for possessing a firearm in a building or on grounds subject to such a policy, ordinance or regulation, the concealed handgun licensee affirmative defense is not a complete defense, but results in a Class A misdemeanor conviction punishable by 364 days' imprisonment, $6,250 fine, or both.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lisa Reynolds | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 17 |
| Anthony Broadman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 27 |
| Sarah McDonald | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Floyd Prozanski | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 4 |
| Dacia Grayber | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 28 |
| Jason Kropf | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 54 |
| 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.