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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 DOJ to study wrongful conviction and make a report. (Flesch Read- ability Score: 76.5). Requires the Department of Justice to study wrongful conviction. Directs the department to 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 directs the Oregon Department of Justice (DOJ) to conduct a comprehensive study on wrongful convictions, with the goal of understanding the causes, impacts, and potential preventive measures related to cases where individuals are incorrectly found guilty of crimes. The DOJ is required to prepare a report, which may include legislative recommendations, and submit it to the interim legislative committees responsible for judiciary matters by September 15, 2026. The bill includes a sunset provision that automatically repeals the study mandate on January 2, 2027, meaning the requirement for the DOJ to conduct this study will expire at that time. The report will be submitted in accordance with ORS 192.245, which likely refers to standard reporting procedures for state agencies, and is intended to provide lawmakers with insights that could potentially inform future policy changes to reduce wrongful convictions in the state's criminal justice system.
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/SB186 |
| Open Government Impact Statement for SB186 INTRO | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureAnalysisDocument/84384 |
| BillText | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/SB186/Introduced |
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