OR HB3983

Courts must issue firearm prohibition orders at first appearance for persons charged with misdemeanor unlawful possession of a controlled substance, requiring transfer of all firearms within 24 hours to law enforcement, a gun dealer, or third party

First-time offenders can have the prohibition lifted after completing a substance use disorder assessment and any recommended treatment; repeat offenders must demonstrate one year of abstinence from controlled substances

Violating the firearm prohibition is punishable by up to 364 days imprisonment, a $6,250 fine, or both

Deflection programs (pre-court diversion programs for drug offenses) must require participants to agree not to possess firearms and to transfer all firearms until program completion as a condition of participation

Declares an emergency, making the act effective immediately upon the Governor's signature