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HB2870 • 2025

Creates the Oregon Campaign Review Commission to investigate complaints of false statements made by candidates or political committees.

Creates the Oregon Campaign Review Commission to investigate complaints of false statements made by candidates or political committees.

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

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Bill History

  1. 2025-06-27 House

    In committee upon adjournment.

  2. 2025-05-05 House

    Public Hearing held.

  3. 2025-01-17 House

    Referred to Rules with subsequent referral to Ways and Means.

  4. 2025-01-13 House

    First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

Official Summary Text

Digest: Creates a panel of eight people to look into false campaign comments. Creates penalties for someone who makes false campaign comments. (Flesch Readability Score: 67.2).
Creates the Oregon Campaign Review Commission to investigate complaints of false statements made by candidates or political committees. Establishes sanctions for violations of false statement law.
Applies to campaigns conducted for elections held on or after January 1, 2026.
Relating to: Relating to campaign reform.
Current location: In House Committee