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SJR31 • 2025

Proposes an amendment to the Oregon Constitution to prohibit the Governor or the executive branch from requiring a medical procedure or a vaccine or a type of vaccine to be administered to any individual or class of individuals, unless the Legislative Assembly has enacted a law that expressly identifies the medical procedure, vaccine or type of vaccine and the individuals or classes of individuals for which the medical procedure or vaccine administration is required. Refers the proposed amendment to voters for their approval or rejection at the next regular general election.

Proposes an amendment to the Oregon Constitution to prohibit the Governor or the executive branch from requiring a medical procedure or a vaccine or a type of vaccine to be administered to any individual or class of individuals, unless the Legislative Assembly has enacted a law that expressly identifies the medical procedure, vaccine or type of vaccine and the individuals or classes of individuals for which the medical procedure or vaccine administration is required. Refers the proposed amendment to voters for their approval or rejection at the next regular general election.

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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 Rules.

Official Summary Text

Digest: The measure asks voters to stop the Governor or state agencies from requiring persons to get medical treatments or shots, unless the Senate and the House pass a law that says the mandate is okay. The measure asks voters to say yes or no on this change at the next general election. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.0).
Proposes an amendment to the Oregon Constitution to prohibit the Governor or the executive branch from requiring a medical procedure or a vaccine or a type of vaccine to be administered to any individual or class of individuals, unless the Legislative Assembly has enacted a law that expressly identifies the medical procedure, vaccine or type of vaccine and the individuals or classes of individuals for which the medical procedure or vaccine administration is required.
Refers the proposed amendment to voters for their approval or rejection at the next regular general election.
Relating to: Proposing an amendment to the Oregon Constitution relating to vaccine mandates.
Current location: In Senate Committee