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HB3278 • 2025

Requires the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission to study the effect of sentencing types on recidivism rates.

Requires the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission to study the effect of sentencing types on recidivism rates.

Crime
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. 2025-01-24 House

    Referred to Judiciary with subsequent referral to Ways and Means.

  3. 2025-01-21 House

    First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

Official Summary Text

Digest: The Act tells the OCJC to look at how different types of sentences effect recidivism rates and make a report about the study. (Flesch Readability Score: 62.1).
Requires the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission to study the effect of sentencing types on recidivism rates. Directs the commission to submit findings to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to the judiciary not later than September 15, 2026.
Sunsets on January 2, 2027.
Relating to: Relating to public safety.
Current location: In House Committee