Relating to commitment for fitness to proceed.
HB 3058 requires Oregon courts to determine if a defendant poses a substantial risk of physical harm to themselves or others (defined as "dangerous") before committing them to a state mental hospital for treatment. It applies specifically to defendants found unfit to proceed with felony charges who would otherwise be committed. The court must make this dangerousness finding based on historical behavior patterns, not just immediate risk, and consider it when evaluating treatment options. This change ensures courts explicitly assess public safety risks before ordering long-term hospitalization for defendants awaiting fitness evaluation.
Bill status
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Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 13, 2025
Last action Jun 28, 2025
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Jun 28, 2025
Lower · Passed
In committee upon adjournment.
lower
Jan 17, 2025
Committee
Referred to Judiciary.
lower
Jan 13, 2025
Introduced
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Kevin Mannix
RRepublican
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