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OR SB721

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

6/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Chris Gorsek

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Origin

Senate

2025 Legislative Measures

AI Summary

  • Repeals ORS 136.432, which currently prohibits courts from excluding otherwise admissible evidence solely because it was obtained in violation of a statute
  • Removes the reference to ORS 136.432 from juvenile court proceedings under ORS 419C.270, eliminating the same restriction in juvenile cases
  • Restores courts' discretion to suppress evidence obtained through statutory violations in both criminal and juvenile proceedings
  • Applies only to criminal and juvenile proceedings initiated on or after the effective date of the Act
  • Sponsored by Senator Gorsek as a presession filing for the 83rd Oregon Legislative Assembly (2025)

Legislative Description

Relating to the suppression of evidence.

Last Action

In committee upon adjournment.

6/27/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/17/2025

Full Bill Text

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