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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 tells the CJC to do a study. (Flesch Readability Score: 100.0). Directs the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission to study recidivism rates of persons granted a pardon and to provide the results of the study to the appropriate interim committees of the Leg- islative 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 on the recidivism rates of individuals who have been granted pardons. Specifically, the bill requires the CJC to analyze how often pardoned individuals reoffend and to prepare a detailed report with its findings and potential legislative recommendations. The report must be submitted 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, meaning the legislative mandate will expire after the report is submitted. This research could help policymakers understand the effectiveness of pardons in supporting rehabilitation and reducing future criminal behavior, potentially informing future criminal justice policies.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Last Action
In committee upon adjournment. (on 06/27/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/SB255 |
| Open Government Impact Statement for SB255 INTRO | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureAnalysisDocument/84452 |
| BillText | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/SB255/Introduced |
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