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Introduced
01/13/2025
01/13/2025
In Committee
01/17/2025
01/17/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025 Legislative Measures
Bill Summary
The statement includes a measure digest written in compliance with applicable readability standards. Digest: The Act directs BOPPPS to study early medical release for adults in custody. The Act goes into effect when the Governor signs it. (Flesch Readability Score: 62.7). Requires the State Board of Parole and Post-Prison Supervision to study changes to procedures for the early medical release of adults in custody. Directs the board 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. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
AI Summary
This bill directs the State Board of Parole and Post-Prison Supervision (BOPPPS) to conduct a comprehensive study on potential changes to early medical release procedures for incarcerated adults. The board is required to submit a detailed report, which may include legislative recommendations, to the interim judiciary committees of the Legislative Assembly by September 15, 2026. The study is designed to examine and potentially improve the process for granting medical release to inmates, likely focusing on criteria, implementation, and potential benefits. The bill includes a sunset provision that automatically repeals the study mandate on January 2, 2027, ensuring the initiative has a defined timeframe. Additionally, the bill contains an emergency clause, which means it will take effect immediately upon the Governor's signature, highlighting the perceived urgency and importance of examining early medical release procedures. The emergency declaration suggests that the legislature views improvements to medical release processes as critical for public health, safety, and potentially humane treatment of incarcerated individuals with serious medical conditions.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Referred to Judiciary. (on 01/17/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/SB559 |
| Open Government Impact Statement for SB559 INTRO | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureAnalysisDocument/84755 |
| BillText | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/SB559/Introduced |
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