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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 repeals the limit on traffic stops for some lighting offenses. (Flesch Readability Score: 67.7). Repeals the limitation on police officers initiating traffic stops for certain offenses related to vehicle lighting.
AI Summary
This bill repeals Oregon Revised Statute (ORS) 810.412, which previously limited police officers' ability to initiate traffic stops for certain vehicle lighting offenses. By removing this specific statute, the bill effectively allows law enforcement to conduct traffic stops for lighting-related violations that were previously restricted. While the government summary indicates this change will provide more latitude for traffic stops related to vehicle lighting issues, the specific details of the original limitation are not provided in the bill text. The legislation appears to be a focused, narrow change to state traffic law that broadens police discretion in initiating traffic stops based on vehicle lighting conditions.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
In committee upon adjournment. (on 06/27/2025)
Official Document
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bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB2697 |
| Open Government Impact Statement for HB2697 INTRO | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureAnalysisDocument/83675 |
| BillText | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/HB2697/Introduced |
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