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Introduced
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
02/24/2026
02/24/2026
Crossed Over
02/24/2026
02/24/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Legislative Measures
Bill Summary
The statement includes a measure digest written in compliance with applicable readability standards. Digest: The Act increases the penalty for making a false report of child abuse. (Flesch Read- ability Score: 63.4). Modifies the offense of making a false report of child abuse. Punishes a first offense by a max- imum of six months’ imprisonment, $2,500 fine, or both. Punishes a second offense by a maximum of 364 days’ imprisonment, $6,250 fine, or both. Punishes a third or subsequent offense by a maximum of five years’ imprisonment, $125,000 fine, or both. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
AI Summary
This bill increases the penalties for making a false report of child abuse, which is defined as "abuse" as outlined in ORS 419B.005, with the intent to influence decisions regarding child custody, parenting time, visitation, or child support. A first offense will be classified as a Class B misdemeanor, a second offense as a Class A misdemeanor, and a third or subsequent offense will be a Class C felony, with escalating potential jail time and fines for each subsequent offense. The bill also clarifies that prior convictions for this offense, regardless of when they occurred, will be considered when determining the penalty for subsequent offenses, and these changes will take effect 91 days after the legislative session concludes.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (12)
Court Boice (R)*,
James Manning (D)*,
Kim Thatcher (R)*,
Matt Bunch (R),
Darin Harbick (R),
Cedric Hayden (R),
Bobby Levy (R),
Floyd Prozanski (D),
Anna Scharf (R),
David Smith (R),
Greg Smith (R),
Dwayne Yunker (R),
Last Action
Referred to Rules. (on 02/24/2026)
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