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OR SB574
Bill
Status
Failed
6/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Lew Frederick
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AI Summary
- Removes all statutory provisions relating to the death penalty from Oregon law, eliminating death as a sentencing option for aggravated murder
- Amends sentencing for aggravated murder to allow only life imprisonment without the possibility of release or parole, or life imprisonment with a minimum 30-year term before parole eligibility
- Repeals 10 Oregon Revised Statutes sections related to death penalty procedures, including execution protocols and related court proceedings
- Updates approximately 20 additional statutes to remove references to death penalty, affecting areas including district attorney policies, evidence rules, parole procedures, and attorney discipline standards
- Takes effect only if voters approve Senate Joint Resolution 16 (2025), a constitutional amendment to abolish the death penalty, at the November 2026 general election
Legislative Description
Relating to the death penalty; and prescribing an effective date.
Last Action
In committee upon adjournment.
6/27/2025
Committee Referrals
Rules1/17/2025
Full Bill Text
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