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OregonHB 24632025 Regular SessionHouse

Relating to small claims.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.

30 days to respond in small claims

If you are sued in Oregon small claims, you now have 30 days after service to act. You can pay the claim and court fees, return the property, ask for a hearing, or file a counterclaim. If the total claimed value is over $750, you can demand a jury trial and must pay required fees; the plaintiff can then pursue the full dispute beyond the first amount listed. The court’s notice must say “30 DAYS” and warn that no response can lead to a default judgment for the amount plus fees and a prevailing‑party fee. Service may be by certified mail, and the delivery date counts as proof of service.

30‑day rules apply to new cases

These small‑claims changes apply only to cases filed on or after the law’s 2025 effective date. Cases filed earlier keep the old 14‑day response window and notice language.

Adults in custody small‑claims timeline

When an adult in custody sues a public body in small claims, the notice and forms use a 30‑day timeline. The public body, and the Attorney General for state agencies, must admit or deny the claim within 30 days after service. Service must be made on the public body and, for state agencies, also on the Attorney General. The case may be moved to regular circuit court if the public body or Attorney General asks. Before a default, a 10‑day advance default notice must be served, including service on the Attorney General for state agencies.

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: 148 • No: 0

House vote • 5/19/2025

House concurred in Senate amendments and repassed bill.

Yes: 52 • No: 0

Senate vote • 5/6/2025

Third reading. Carried by McLane. Passed.

Yes: 27 • No: 0

Senate vote • 4/28/2025

Judiciary: Heard and Reported Out with Amendments

Yes: 6 • No: 0

House vote • 2/20/2025

Third reading. Carried by Andersen. Passed.

Yes: 56 • No: 0

House vote • 2/11/2025

Judiciary: Heard and Reported Out

Yes: 7 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Chapter 197, (2025 Laws): Effective date January 1, 2026.

    6/11/2025House

  2. Governor signed.

    5/28/2025House

  3. President signed.

    5/20/2025Senate

  4. Speaker signed.

    5/20/2025House

  5. House concurred in Senate amendments and repassed bill.

    5/19/2025House

  6. Third reading. Carried by McLane. Passed.

    5/6/2025Senate

  7. Second reading.

    5/5/2025Senate

  8. Recommendation: Do pass with amendments. (Printed A-Eng.)

    5/2/2025Senate

  9. Work Session held.

    4/28/2025Senate

  10. Public Hearing held.

    4/14/2025Senate

  11. Referred to Judiciary.

    2/25/2025Senate

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

    2/25/2025Senate

  13. Third reading. Carried by Andersen. Passed.

    2/20/2025House

  14. Second reading.

    2/18/2025House

  15. Recommendation: Do pass.

    2/13/2025House

  16. Work Session held.

    2/11/2025House

  17. Public Hearing held.

    2/4/2025House

  18. Referred to Judiciary.

    1/17/2025House

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

    1/13/2025House

Bill Text

  • Enrolled

    5/19/2025

    PDF

  • A-Engrossed

    5/2/2025

    PDF

  • Senate Amendments to Introduced

    5/2/2025

    PDF

  • SJUD Amendment -2 (Adopted)

    4/28/2025

    PDF

  • Introduced

    1/10/2025

    PDF

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