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This bill directs the Oregon Judicial Department (OJD) to conduct a comprehensive study on simplifying protective proceedings in the state. Protective proceedings typically involve legal processes designed to protect individuals who may be vulnerable, such as those with disabilities or elderly persons who cannot manage their own affairs. The bill requires the OJD to research and develop options for streamlining these legal procedures and to submit a report with potential legislative recommendations to the interim legislative committees responsible for judicial matters by September 15, 2026. The study and its associated requirements will automatically expire on January 2, 2027, which means the OJD has a specific timeframe to complete its research and submit its findings. The bill does not mandate specific changes to protective proceedings but instead seeks to gather information that could potentially lead to future legislative reforms to make these legal processes more efficient and accessible.

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https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/SB266