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OR SB491

Bill

Status

Failed

6/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

David Smith

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Origin

Senate

2025 Legislative Measures

AI Summary

  • Arresting officers must immediately notify U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) when a person is arrested for delivery or manufacture of a controlled substance, overriding Oregon's existing sanctuary-state statutes (ORS 181A.820 and 181A.822-181A.829)

  • Persons arrested for controlled substance delivery or manufacture are ineligible for pretrial release until ICE notification occurs and federal authorities confirm the person does not need to be detained for immigration violations

  • Constitutional exception preserved: release may still occur if required by Oregon or U.S. Constitution

  • Sponsored by Senator Smith DB as a presession-filed bill for the 83rd Oregon Legislative Assembly (2025 Regular Session)

Legislative Description

Relating to persons arrested for drug crimes.

Last Action

In committee upon adjournment.

6/27/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/17/2025

Full Bill Text

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