OregonOregon commission would study how sentences affect community safety
The Oregon Criminal Justice Commission would study how different criminal sentences affect community safety and report its findings to lawmakers by September 15, 2027.
What it does
The Oregon Criminal Justice Commission would study how different criminal sentences affect community safety and report its findings to lawmakers. The report may recommend new laws.
Argument forComparing how different sentences affect community safety could help lawmakers weigh possible changes using a focused study.
Argument againstA study that only recommends possible laws may leave lawmakers without direct guidance on how to change sentences or improve community safety.
More detail
The Oregon Criminal Justice Commission would study how different criminal sentences affect community safety and send a report to legislative committees. The report would go to interim committees of the Oregon Legislature that handle the judiciary. The commission would submit its report by September 15, 2027. The study requirement would end on January 2, 2028.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Mar 7In committee upon adjournment.Latest
- Feb 5Referred to Rules.Minor
- Feb 5First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.Introduced
Criminal JusticePublic Safety