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HB2644 • 2025

Directs the Department of Corrections to study the facilities used to execute adults in custody at the Oregon State Penitentiary.

Directs the Department of Corrections to study the facilities used to execute adults in custody at the Oregon State Penitentiary.

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Representative Evans
Last action
2025-06-27
Official status
In House Committee
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The plain English breakdown is still being put together. The official documents below are already here.

Bill History

  1. 2025-06-27 House

    In committee upon adjournment.

  2. 2025-01-17 House

    Referred to Judiciary with subsequent referral to Ways and Means.

  3. 2025-01-13 House

    First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

Official Summary Text

Digest: The Act would make the DOC study and report on the facilities used to carry out the death penalty in Oregon. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.6).
Directs the Department of Corrections to study the facilities used to execute adults in custody at the Oregon State Penitentiary. Requires the department to report to the committees of the Legislative Assembly related to the judiciary by February 15 each year.
Sunsets December 31, 2047.
Relating to: Relating to facilities used for imposition of the death penalty.
Current location: In House Committee