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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: Extends the time that public records are exempt from release to the public when it is based on the lawyer-client privilege. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.6). Extends the statutory timeline for inspection of public records when the exemption is based on attorney-client privilege.
AI Summary
This bill modifies Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS) 192.390 to extend the timeline for public records exemptions related to attorney-client privilege. Currently, public records more than 25 years old are generally available for public inspection. The bill introduces a new provision specifying that public records exempt from disclosure under attorney-client privilege protections (ORS 40.225 and 192.355(9)) will now remain confidential until they are more than 50 years old, effectively doubling the previous 25-year restriction. This change means that sensitive legal documents and communications protected by attorney-client privilege will remain confidential for a longer period, potentially safeguarding the confidentiality of legal advice and communications between attorneys and their clients for an extended timeframe. The bill aims to provide additional protection for legally privileged records by creating a more extended period before such documents become publicly accessible.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (3)
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/HB2533 |
| HB 2533 (witness registration) | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/CommitteeMeetingDocument/289527 |
| HB 2533 Preliminary SMS | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/CommitteeMeetingDocument/289374 |
| Open Government Impact Statement for HB2533 INTRO | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureAnalysisDocument/85238 |
| BillText | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/HB2533/Introduced |
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