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OR HB3946

Bill

Status

Failed

6/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Tawna Sanchez

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Legislative Measures

AI Summary

  • Expands the definition of "school" in Oregon's controlled substance laws to include preschools, in addition to public or private elementary, secondary, or career schools attended primarily by minors

  • Applies enhanced penalties for manufacturing or delivering controlled substances within 1,000 feet of preschools, including hydrocodone, methadone, oxycodone, heroin, MDMA, cocaine, and methamphetamine

  • Classifies most violations as Class A felonies, with hydrocodone-related offenses within 1,000 feet of a school classified as Class B felonies

  • Establishes minimum fines of $1,000 for unlawful manufacture and $500 for unlawful delivery of methamphetamine within 1,000 feet of a school

  • Declares an emergency, making the act effective immediately upon the Governor's signature

Legislative Description

Relating to drug crimes occurring near schools; declaring an emergency.

Last Action

In committee upon adjournment.

6/27/2025

Committee Referrals

Addiction and Community Safety Response3/20/2025

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