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OR SB389

Bill

Status

Failed

6/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Cedric Hayden

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Origin

Senate

2025 Legislative Measures

AI Summary

  • Creates a new harassment protective order allowing victims of harassment (as defined in ORS 166.065, 166.070, or 166.090) within the preceding 180 days to petition circuit court for relief if the harassment causes reasonable apprehension regarding personal safety

  • Courts may order respondents to cease harassment, stay away from specified premises, and have no contact with petitioners by any means; orders are effective for two years and may be renewed

  • Requires same-day or next-day ex parte hearings on petitions, with respondents able to request a full hearing within 30 days of being served; no filing, service, or hearing fees may be charged

  • Explicitly prohibits courts from ordering any relief that affects a respondent's ability to possess firearms and ammunition or engage in activities involving firearms

  • Peace officers must arrest without warrant anyone who violates a harassment protective order; orders are entered into the Law Enforcement Data System and National Crime Information Center databases

Legislative Description

Relating to harassment protective orders.

Last Action

In committee upon adjournment.

6/27/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/17/2025

Full Bill Text

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