Bill > HB2975

This bill amends Oregon Revised Statute (ORS) 161.067, which deals with how multiple criminal offenses are counted and punished. Specifically, the bill adds a provision that clarifies that in cases involving domestic violence, a pleading, admission, or finding that criminal conduct constitutes a domestic violence crime (as defined in ORS 135.230) is not considered an element for the purpose of determining separate punishable offenses. This means that even if the same conduct involves multiple domestic violence-related charges, prosecutors and courts will have more flexibility in how they charge and prosecute these cases. The amendments will apply to conduct occurring on or after the bill's effective date, which is the 91st day after the 2025 regular session of the Oregon Legislative Assembly adjourns. By making this change, the bill aims to provide clearer guidelines for prosecuting domestic violence cases and potentially allow for more comprehensive charging of offenders who commit multiple domestic violence-related acts.

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https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB2975