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This bill requires the Oregon Department of Corrections to conduct a comprehensive study on inmates and submit a report to the interim legislative committees focused on judiciary matters by September 15, 2026. The legislation mandates that the department's report be prepared according to ORS 192.245, a statute governing public record disclosures, and allows the department to include potential legislative recommendations based on their findings. The bill includes a sunset provision that automatically repeals the study requirement on January 2, 2027, effectively making this a time-limited directive for the department to investigate and report on inmate-related issues. While the specific details and focus of the inmate study are not elaborated in the bill text, the requirement suggests an intent to gather and share important information about the state's correctional system with legislative oversight committees.

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https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/SB244