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SB889 • 2025

Limits pretrial release of defendants charged with a felony or Class A misdemeanor to security release.

Limits pretrial release of defendants charged with a felony or Class A misdemeanor to security release.

Crime
Passed Legislature

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

Sponsor
Senator Bonham
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 limits pretrial release for people charged with some crimes. (Flesch Readability Score: 72.6).
Limits pretrial release of defendants charged with a felony or Class A misdemeanor to security release.
Requires the Oregon Department of Administrative Services to reimburse counties for the costs of pretrial incarceration of persons charged with felonies. Appropriates moneys to the department for the reimbursement.
Relating to: Relating to pretrial incarceration.
Current location: In Senate Committee