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OR SB274

OR SB274
Relating to restitution.


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Introduced
01/13/2025
In Committee
01/17/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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 CJC to do a study. (Flesch Readability Score: 100.0). Directs the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission to study the effect that the payment of restitution has on recidivism rates, and to provide the results of the study to the appropriate interim committees of the Legislative Assembly no later than December 31, 2026. Sunsets January 2, 2027.

AI Summary

This bill directs the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission (CJC), a state agency responsible for criminal justice policy and research, to conduct a comprehensive study examining how the payment of restitution impacts recidivism rates (the rate at which individuals who have been convicted of a crime re-offend). Specifically, the bill requires the CJC to investigate and analyze the relationship between restitution payments and repeat criminal behavior, and then prepare a detailed report with their findings and any potential legislative recommendations. The commission must submit this report to the appropriate interim legislative committees by December 31, 2026. The bill includes a sunset provision that automatically repeals the study requirement on January 2, 2027, which means the legislative mandate will expire after the report is completed, ensuring that the study is a time-limited project.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (0)

No sponsors listed

Last Action

In committee upon adjournment. (on 06/27/2025)

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