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OregonHB 41572026 Regular SessionHouse

Relating to hearsay; and prescribing an effective date.

Sponsored By: Kathleen Taylor (Democratic), Thuy Tran (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

More victim statements allowed in sex-crime cases

Oregon law lets courts admit more victims’ out-of-court statements about trafficking, purchasing sex with minors, and promoting or compelling prostitution. This also covers related attempts, conspiracies, and solicitations involving a commercial sex act. Statements must come within 24 hours before or after victims engage in, offer, or agree to the commercial sex act. Statements must be recorded electronically or in writing, or made to a listed officer or emergency responder. These include police, corrections, youth corrections, parole and probation officers, emergency medical services providers, and firefighters. The court must find the statement reliable based on all surrounding circumstances.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

  • Kathleen Taylor

    Democratic • Senate

  • Thuy Tran

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Anna Scharf

    Republican • House

  • Annessa Hartman

    Democratic • House

  • April Dobson

    Democratic • House

  • Bobby Levy

    Republican • House

  • Christine Drazan

    Republican • Senate

  • Court Boice

    Republican • House

  • Courtney Neron Misslin

    Democratic • Senate

  • Cyrus Javadi

    Democratic • House

  • Darcey Edwards

    Republican • House

  • David Brock Smith

    Republican • Senate

  • Deb Patterson

    Democratic • Senate

  • Emerson Levy

    Democratic • House

  • Floyd Prozanski

    Democratic • Senate

  • James Manning Jr.

    Democratic • Senate

  • Jeff Golden

    Democratic • Senate

  • Kevin Mannix

    Republican • House

  • Kim Thatcher

    Republican • Senate

  • Lamar Wise

    Democratic • House

  • Lew Frederick

    Democratic • Senate

  • Mark Gamba

    Democratic • House

  • Matt Bunch

    Republican • House

  • Rick Lewis

    Republican • House

  • Sarah McDonald

    Democratic • House

  • Shannon Isadore

    Democratic • House

  • Shelly Boshart Davis

    Republican • House

  • Sue Rieke Smith

    Democratic • House

  • Susan McLain

    Democratic • House

  • Tom Andersen

    Democratic • House

  • Travis Nelson

    Democratic • House

  • Willy Chotzen

    Democratic • House

  • Wlnsvey Campos

    Democratic • Senate

  • Zach Hudson

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 94 • No: 2

Senate vote • 3/3/2026

Third reading. Carried by Taylor. Passed.

Yes: 29 • No: 0

Senate vote • 2/25/2026

Judiciary: Heard and Reported Out

Yes: 6 • No: 0

House vote • 2/19/2026

Third reading. Carried by Tran. Passed.

Yes: 52 • No: 1

House vote • 2/16/2026

Judiciary: Heard and Reported Out

Yes: 7 • No: 1

Actions Timeline

  1. Chapter 71, (2026 Laws): Effective date June 5, 2026.

    4/6/2026House

  2. Governor signed.

    3/31/2026House

  3. President signed.

    3/5/2026Senate

  4. Speaker signed.

    3/4/2026House

  5. Third reading. Carried by Taylor. Passed.

    3/3/2026Senate

  6. Carried over to 03-03 by unanimous consent.

    3/2/2026Senate

  7. Second reading.

    2/27/2026Senate

  8. Recommendation: Do pass.

    2/27/2026Senate

  9. Work Session held.

    2/25/2026Senate

  10. Public Hearing and Work Session held.

    2/23/2026Senate

  11. Referred to Judiciary.

    2/20/2026Senate

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

    2/20/2026Senate

  13. Vote explanation(s) filed by Chaichi.

    2/19/2026House

  14. Third reading. Carried by Tran. Passed.

    2/19/2026House

  15. Rules suspended. Without objection, carry over to February 20, 2026 rescinded.

    2/19/2026House

  16. Rules suspended. Carried over to February 20, 2026 Calendar.

    2/19/2026House

  17. Rules suspended. Carried over to February 19, 2026 Calendar.

    2/18/2026House

  18. Second reading.

    2/17/2026House

  19. Recommendation: Do pass.

    2/17/2026House

  20. Work Session held.

    2/16/2026House

  21. Public Hearing held.

    2/9/2026House

  22. Referred to Judiciary.

    2/2/2026House

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

    2/2/2026House

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