HB4096

Oregon HB4096 creates the crime of aggravated felon in possession of a firearm.

Oregon HB4096 amends the law to create the new crime of aggravated felon in possession of a firearm. This crime applies when a person convicted of a felony possesses three or more firearms or has certain prior convictions. The offense is punishable by a maximum of 10 years’ imprisonment, a $250,000 fine, or both. The bill also classifies aggravated felon in possession of a firearm as a Class B felony, while felon in possession of a firearm is a Class C felony. The Oregon Criminal Justice Commission is tasked with classifying aggravated felon in possession of a firearm as crime category 7 or 8.