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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 ways to improve the efficiency of procedures for setting aside convictions, and to provide the results of the study to the appropriate interim committees of the Legislative Assembly no later than December 31, 2026. Sunsets January 2, 2027.
AI Summary
This bill directs the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission (CJC) to conduct a comprehensive study on improving the efficiency of procedures for setting aside convictions, which typically refers to the legal process of clearing or expunging a person's criminal record. The bill requires the CJC to prepare a detailed report with their findings and any recommended legislative changes, which must be submitted to the appropriate interim legislative committees by December 31, 2026. The study and reporting requirement will automatically expire on January 2, 2027, meaning the CJC will have a specific timeframe to complete their research and provide recommendations. This type of legislative directive is common when lawmakers want to explore potential improvements to the criminal justice system, in this case focusing on the processes related to setting aside convictions, which can have significant implications for individuals seeking to move past previous criminal records.
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/SB187 |
| Open Government Impact Statement for SB187 INTRO | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureAnalysisDocument/84385 |
| BillText | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/SB187/Introduced |
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