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Introduced
01/13/2025
01/13/2025
In Committee
01/17/2025
01/17/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/27/2025
06/27/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Legislative Measures
Bill Summary
The statement includes a measure digest written in compliance with applicable readability standards. Digest: The Act requires vaping detectors to be installed in certain high schools. (Flesch Read- ability Score: 67.7). Requires vaporizing detection devices to be installed in certain areas of high schools that have 1,000 or more enrolled students.
AI Summary
This bill requires high schools with more than 1,000 students to install vaporizing detection devices in all student bathrooms and common areas. The bill defines an "inhalant" according to existing Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS 433.835) and clarifies that a "vaporizing detection device" is any device capable of detecting vapor from an instrument used to vaporize an inhalant, such as e-cigarettes or vaping devices. School districts must not only install these devices but also establish written policies for disciplinary action when students are caught vaporizing inhalants. Importantly, the bill specifically prohibits suspension or expulsion as potential disciplinary measures, suggesting a focus on education and intervention rather than punitive responses. This legislation appears aimed at addressing the growing concern of vaping among high school students by creating a technological and policy-based approach to detection and management of the issue.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
In committee upon adjournment. (on 06/27/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/SB544 |
| Open Government Impact Statement for SB544 INTRO | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureAnalysisDocument/84741 |
| BillText | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/SB544/Introduced |
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