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OR HB2503

OR HB2503
Relating to controlled substance offenses.


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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 directs the CJC to study rates of drug crime recidivism. (Flesch Readability Score: 74.8). Requires the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission to study the effect on rates of recidivism of different dispositional outcomes for drug enforcement misdemeanor charges. Directs the commission 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.

AI Summary

This bill directs the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission (CJC) to conduct a study examining how different outcomes for drug-related misdemeanor charges impact recidivism rates. Specifically, the bill requires the CJC to analyze and research how various legal dispositions (such as plea bargains, sentencing alternatives, or treatment programs) affect whether individuals reoffend after being charged with a drug enforcement misdemeanor. The commission is mandated to submit a comprehensive report, which may include legislative recommendations, to the judiciary-related interim committees of the Oregon Legislative Assembly by September 15, 2026. The bill includes a sunset provision, meaning the study requirement will automatically be repealed on January 2, 2027, effectively making this a time-limited research initiative designed to provide policymakers with data-driven insights into drug crime recidivism and potential strategies for reducing repeat offenses.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (0)

No sponsors listed

Last Action

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

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