HB 3969 Oregon House · 2025 Regular Session

Relating to initiating false reports; prescribing an effective date.

Summary

Creates the crime of initiating a false report in the first degree. Punishes by a maximum of 10 years' imprisonment, $250,000 fine, or both. Creates the crime of initiating a false report in the second degree. Punishes by a maximum of five years' imprisonment, $125,000 fine, or both. Renames the crime of initiating a false report to initiating a false report in the third degree. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Issues: ✗ Criminal Justice

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Apr 2025

Committee Review

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Governor

Introduced Apr 23, 2025 Last action Jun 28, 2025

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Jun 28, 2025

Lower · Passed

In committee upon adjournment.

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Apr 24, 2025

Committee

Referred to Addiction and Community Safety Response.

lower

Apr 23, 2025

Introduced

First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

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4 primary · 11 co-sponsors

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