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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 tells the CJC to do a study. (Flesch Readability Score: 100.0). Directs the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission to study the effect of sentencing types on recidivism rates of sex offenders, and to provide the results of the study to the appropriate interim committees of the Legislative Assembly no later than December 31, 2026. Sunsets January 2, 2027.
AI Summary
This bill directs the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission (CJC), a state agency responsible for criminal justice policy and research, to conduct a comprehensive study examining how different types of sentences impact the recidivism rates (the likelihood of sex offenders committing additional crimes after being released) of sex offenders. The CJC is required to complete this study and submit a detailed report to the appropriate interim legislative committees by December 31, 2026, which may include recommended legislative changes based on their findings. The bill includes a sunset provision that automatically repeals the study requirement on January 2, 2027, meaning the mandate will expire and no longer be in effect after that date. The purpose of the study appears to be gathering empirical data to potentially inform future policy decisions related to sentencing sex offenders in Oregon.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
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/SB268 |
| Open Government Impact Statement for SB268 INTRO | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureAnalysisDocument/84465 |
| BillText | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/SB268/Introduced |
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