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OregonSB 982025 Regular SessionSenate

Relating to court processes; and declaring an emergency.

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Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

6 provisions identified: 5 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

Declarations allowed for more court filings

People can use declarations instead of affidavits for specified court filings. These include requests to change court location, foreign-judgment filings, and temporary custody or parenting-time requests. Covered temporary requests seek to keep current arrangements before judgment or address immediate danger. Declarations must follow required forms and be under penalty of perjury where required.

Less paperwork for parents registering custody

Registering another state's child custody decision in an Oregon circuit court now requires one certified copy. Previously, the filing required two copies, including one certified copy.

More ways to handle jury paperwork

People age 70 or older, or facing undue hardship or extreme inconvenience, can request jury excuses by phone or mail. They can also use another court-approved method. Breastfeeding women can request an excuse in writing or through another court-approved method. Judges must provide a way to complete and return eligibility forms listing legal requirements by a specified date.

Sealed case records for qualifying renters

Courts must annually set aside qualifying judgments and seal official records in possession cases under Oregon's residential landlord-tenant law. The judgment must dismiss the case or otherwise favor the defendant, and at least 12 months must have passed. It must have no money award, or any award must have expired, been satisfied, or been discharged.

Free printed decisions for law schools

Beginning January 1, 2026, Oregon's Supreme Court must keep physical copies of court reports or advance sheets available. It must maintain at least one copy at the State of Oregon Law Library. Each accredited Oregon law school must also receive at least one free physical copy.

Legal fee awards in marital enforcement

Courts can award reasonable attorney fees in contempt cases enforcing orders from annulment, divorce, or legal separation cases. Awards can cover trial and appeal costs, but are not automatic. One party can recover legal costs while another must pay the award.

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: 105 • No: 15

Senate vote • 5/22/2025

Senate concurred in House amendments and repassed bill.

Yes: 21 • No: 8

House vote • 5/20/2025

Third reading. Carried by Andersen. Passed.

Yes: 45 • No: 3

House vote • 5/14/2025

Judiciary: Heard and Reported Out with Amendments

Yes: 7 • No: 0

Senate vote • 2/27/2025

Third reading. Carried by McLane. Passed.

Yes: 26 • No: 4

Senate vote • 2/12/2025

Judiciary: Heard and Reported Out with Amendments

Yes: 6 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Effective date, June 3, 2025.

    6/11/2025Senate

  2. Chapter 256, 2025 Laws.

    6/11/2025Senate

  3. Governor signed.

    6/3/2025Senate

  4. Speaker signed.

    5/28/2025House

  5. President signed.

    5/27/2025Senate

  6. Senate concurred in House amendments and repassed bill.

    5/22/2025Senate

  7. Third reading. Carried by Andersen. Passed.

    5/20/2025House

  8. Second reading.

    5/19/2025House

  9. Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed B-Engrossed.

    5/15/2025House

  10. Work Session held.

    5/14/2025House

  11. Public Hearing held.

    4/29/2025House

  12. Referred to Judiciary.

    3/10/2025House

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

    3/4/2025House

  14. Third reading. Carried by McLane. Passed.

    2/27/2025Senate

  15. Second reading.

    2/25/2025Senate

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

    2/24/2025Senate

  17. Work Session held.

    2/12/2025Senate

  18. Public Hearing held.

    2/3/2025Senate

  19. Referred to Judiciary.

    1/17/2025Senate

  20. Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.

    1/13/2025Senate

Bill Text

  • HJUD Amendment -A6 (Adopted)

    5/14/2025

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  • HJUD Amendment -A6 (Proposed)

    5/13/2025

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  • HJUD Amendment -A6 (Proposed)

    5/7/2025

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  • HJUD Amendment -A6 (Proposed)

    5/6/2025

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  • HJUD Amendment -A6 (Proposed)

    4/29/2025

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  • SJUD Amendment -1 (Combined)

    2/12/2025

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  • SJUD Amendment -3 (Combined)

    2/12/2025

    PDF

  • SJUD Amendment -4 (Adopted)

    2/12/2025

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  • A-Engrossed

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  • B-Engrossed

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  • Enrolled

    PDF

  • House Amendments to A-Engrossed

    PDF

  • Introduced

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  • Senate Amendments to Introduced

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