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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 State Court Administrator to look at damages and make a report. (Flesch Readability Score: 67.5). Requires the State Court Administrator to study damages and submit findings to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to the judiciary not later than September 15, 2026. Sunsets on January 2, 2027.
AI Summary
This bill requires the State Court Administrator to conduct a comprehensive study on damages within the legal system and submit a detailed report to the interim legislative committees focused on judiciary matters by September 15, 2026. Specifically, the bill mandates that the administrator analyze damages (which likely refers to monetary compensation awarded in legal cases), prepare a report following the reporting guidelines outlined in Oregon Revised Statute (ORS) 192.245, and potentially include legislative recommendations based on the study's findings. The bill includes a sunset provision, meaning the study requirement and associated reporting obligation will automatically expire on January 2, 2027, effectively making this a time-limited research initiative. This suggests the legislature wants a focused, temporary examination of damages to inform potential future policy or legal reforms without creating a permanent ongoing reporting requirement.
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/HB2496 |
| Open Government Impact Statement for HB2496 INTRO | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureAnalysisDocument/83477 |
| BillText | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/HB2496/Introduced |
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