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OregonHB 24612025 Regular SessionHouse

Relating to remote location testimony.

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Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

More flexible remote testimony for court users

Oregon replaces the fixed 30-day notice rule for remote testimony in civil cases and juvenile cases under ORS chapter 419B. Written notice must arrive early enough for the other side to challenge possible harm and present relevant factors. Requests still require good cause; courts can deny them when harm to the other side outweighs that reason. Courts can also consider whether reliable facilities and technology are readily available to the court, lawyers, parties, and witnesses. In protective-order cases under ORS 107.700–107.735 and 163.760–163.777, courts must consider the fast schedule when judging notice. They must also consider threats to a party’s or witness’s safety or welfare from appearing in person. These changes apply to motions filed under ORS 45.400 on or after the act’s effective date.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

There is no primary sponsor on record.

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 97 • No: 0

Senate vote • 4/30/2025

Third reading. Carried by Broadman. Passed.

Yes: 28 • No: 0

Senate vote • 4/22/2025

Judiciary: Heard and Reported Out

Yes: 6 • No: 0

House vote • 3/18/2025

Third reading. Carried by Andersen. Passed.

Yes: 55 • No: 0

House vote • 3/11/2025

Judiciary: Heard and Reported Out

Yes: 8 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Chapter 23, (2025 Laws): Effective date January 1, 2026.

    5/20/2025House

  2. Governor signed.

    5/7/2025House

  3. President signed.

    5/1/2025Senate

  4. Speaker signed.

    5/1/2025House

  5. Third reading. Carried by Broadman. Passed.

    4/30/2025Senate

  6. Carried over to 04-30 by unanimous consent.

    4/29/2025Senate

  7. Carried over to 04-29 by unanimous consent.

    4/28/2025Senate

  8. Second reading.

    4/24/2025Senate

  9. Recommendation: Do pass.

    4/24/2025Senate

  10. Work Session held.

    4/22/2025Senate

  11. Public Hearing held.

    4/14/2025Senate

  12. Referred to Judiciary.

    3/20/2025Senate

  13. First reading. Referred to President's desk.

    3/20/2025Senate

  14. Third reading. Carried by Andersen. Passed.

    3/18/2025House

  15. Second reading.

    3/17/2025House

  16. Recommendation: Do pass.

    3/14/2025House

  17. Work Session held.

    3/11/2025House

  18. Public Hearing held.

    2/4/2025House

  19. Referred to Judiciary.

    1/17/2025House

  20. First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

    1/13/2025House

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