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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 state's judicial system. Specifically, the bill mandates that the administrator research and analyze damage awards, potentially examining patterns, trends, or issues in how monetary compensation is determined in legal cases. The administrator is required to prepare a detailed report and submit it to the interim legislative committees responsible for judiciary matters by September 15, 2026. The report may also include legislative recommendations based on the study's findings. The bill has a built-in sunset provision, meaning the study requirement and reporting obligation will automatically expire on January 2, 2027, effectively making this a time-limited research initiative. This approach suggests the legislature wants a focused, temporary examination of damages in the state court system to potentially inform future policy or legal adjustments.
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/SB194 |
| Open Government Impact Statement for SB194 INTRO | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureAnalysisDocument/84392 |
| BillText | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/SB194/Introduced |
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