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SB880 • 2025

Directs the Oregon State Bar to require an attorney to provide at least 120 hours of public defense services in the first three years after the attorney first becomes admitted to the practice of law in Oregon.

Directs the Oregon State Bar to require an attorney to provide at least 120 hours of public defense services in the first three years after the attorney first becomes admitted to the practice of law in Oregon.

Passed Legislature

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

Sponsor
Senator Smith DB
Last action
2025-06-27
Official status
In Senate Committee
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Bill History

  1. 2025-06-27 Senate

    In committee upon adjournment.

  2. 2025-01-21 Senate

    Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.

  3. 2025-01-21 Senate

    Referred to Judiciary.

Official Summary Text

Digest: The Act tells OSB to make an attorney do at least 120 hours of public defense work in the first three years after the attorney is admitted to practice in Oregon. The Act tells the OPDC to train the attorneys. (Flesch Readability Score: 68.0).
Directs the Oregon State Bar to require an attorney to provide at least 120 hours of public defense services in the first three years after the attorney first becomes admitted to the practice of law in Oregon. Directs the Oregon Public Defense Commission to provide training.
Relating to: Relating to attorneys.
Current location: In Senate Committee