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OR HB3073

OR HB3073
Relating to crime.


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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 crime recidivism. (Flesch Readability Score: 72.6). Requires the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission to study the effect of different types of sen- tences on rates of recidivism. 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 comprehensive study examining how different types of criminal sentences impact recidivism rates, which measure how often individuals who have been convicted of a crime commit additional offenses after serving their initial sentence. The CJC is required to complete this research and submit a detailed report to the legislative assembly's interim judiciary committees by September 15, 2026. The report may include legislative recommendations based on their findings. The bill includes a sunset provision that automatically repeals the study mandate on January 2, 2027, meaning the research requirement will automatically expire on that date. This type of research is important for understanding the effectiveness of various sentencing strategies and potentially developing more successful approaches to reducing repeat criminal behavior.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

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

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