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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 says that a defendant wearing a mask during a crime for specified reasons can increase the sentence. (Flesch Readability Score: 62.8). Requires the court to consider the defendant having a concealed face during the crime, with the intent to avoid arrest or facilitate the commission of the crime, as aggravation for sentencing pur- poses.
AI Summary
This bill amends Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS) 137.090 to add a new provision that requires courts to consider face concealment during a criminal act as a factor in sentencing aggravation. Specifically, if a defendant partially or fully conceals their face during the commission of a crime with the intent to avoid arrest or facilitate the crime's commission, this can be used as an aggravating factor when determining the sentence. The bill adds this as a new subsection (4) to the existing law, which already allows courts to consider various factors in sentencing, such as the defendant's status as a servicemember, circumstances of duress, and wearing body armor. The purpose of this amendment appears to be to discourage criminals from hiding their identity during the commission of a crime and to provide judges with additional considerations when determining an appropriate sentence. The bill maintains the existing structure of the law while introducing this new sentencing consideration.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
In committee upon adjournment. (on 06/27/2025)
Official Document
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB2733 |
Open Government Impact Statement for HB2733 INTRO | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureAnalysisDocument/83709 |
BillText | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/HB2733/Introduced |
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