HB 4111 creates suit against federal law enforcement

ACTION ALERT – WORK SESSION HB 4111 – would create a civil course of action against federal law enforcement agents or law enforcement from another state. While the bill makes token exceptions, such as when “the release of sufficient identification may compromise the integrity of an authorized investigation,” prosecutors will find ways around this broad language and target law enforcement…

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SJR 203 “No Secret Police” constitutional amendment

SJR 203 requires law enforcement officers to be unmasked while performing official duties Requires clearly visible uniforms, agency names, and badge numbers. Includes exceptions for undercover operations, SWAT teams, and health risks. It adds a “No Secret Police” provision to the Oregon Constitution. It would appear on the November 2026 General Election ballot, allowing voters to decide whether to include…

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HB 3551 Modernize Sanctuary State Law

02/13/2025 VOTE:YES – Died in Committee Status (overview) of bill:https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB3551 Committee assigned to bill:https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Committees/HJUD/Overview Tells public bodies and bodies that enforce state laws to help enforce the nation’s immigration laws. Applies only to persons who are convicted of certain crimes. Requires public bodies and law enforcement agencies to enforce federal immigration laws with respect to any individual who is convicted…

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SB 277 Brings back deported criminal immigrants under warrant

02/10/2025 VOTE:NO – Passed, Signed into Law; Gov Kotek, 5-14-25 Status (overview) of bill:https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/SB277 Allows for the sharing of data as needed to effect an extradition for a crime of a person from outside of this country to this state. Allows a law enforcement agency or public body to provide information, or enter into an agreement to provide information, as…

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SB 11 Authorizes officer to question citizenship

01/12/2025 VOTE:YES – Died in Committee Status (overview) of bill:https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/SB11 Committee assigned to bill:https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Committees/HJUD/Overview Directs an arresting officer to inquire about citizenship when the officer arrests a person for a crime and the person is in possession of a firearm. Directs the arresting officer to notify federal immigration authorities if the person is not a citizen. Noncitizens are already violating…

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HB 3127 Bans TikTok from state agencies

VOTE:YES
Signed into law by Gov. Kotek

HB 3445 Prohibits county to act as firearm agent

03/06/2023 VOTE:NO – Died in Committee Status (overview) of bill:https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2023R1/Measures/Overview/HB3445 Committee assigned to bill:https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2023R1/Committees/HJUD/Overview This bill authorizes county to adopt ordinance concerning Ballot Measure 114 (2022) providing that law enforcement agency with jurisdiction entirely within county is not required to act as firearm purchase permit agent, and permit is not required for transfer of firearm from transferor within county-to-county resident.

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HB 2930 Creates new Commission regarding Law Enforcement Standards

VOTE:YES
Signed into Law by Gov Brown

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HB 3088 Repeals crime of prostitution

VOTE:NO
Died In Committee

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HB 3355 requires officers’ names on uniforms during crowd control.

VOTE:NO
Signed as law by Gov. Brown

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HB 2481 Prohibits Law Enforcement Agencies from receiving Military Surplus Equipment

VOTE:NO
Signed into Law by Gov Brown