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HB4157 House Bill
Effective Date
2026-04-06

Relating to hearsay; and prescribing an effective date.

The Act says that some hearsay about some sex crimes can come into evidence though the speaker is available. (Flesch Readability Score: 62.8). Provides that certain hearsay statements related to certain sex crimes are not inadmissible in evidence, even though the declarant is available as a witness. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Bill Details

State

Oregon

Session

2026 Legislative Measures

Chamber

House

Official Source

olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2026R1/Meas...

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Sponsors

Thuy Tran (Rep - D)
Kathleen Taylor (Sen - D)
Tom Andersen (Rep - D)
Court Boice (Rep - R)
Shelly Boshart Davis (Rep - R)
Matt Bunch (Rep - R)
Willy Chotzen (Rep - D)
April Dobson (Rep - D)
Darcey Edwards (Rep - R)
Mark Gamba (Rep - D)
Annessa Hartman (Rep - D)
Zach Hudson (Rep - D)
Shannon Isadore (Rep - D)
Cyrus Javadi (Rep - D)
Bobby Levy (Rep - R)
Emerson Levy (Rep - D)
Rick Lewis (Rep - R)
Kevin Mannix (Rep - R)
Sarah Finger McDonald (Rep - D)
Susan McLain (Rep - D)
Travis Nelson (Rep - D)
Sue Rieke Smith (Rep - D)
Anna Scharf (Rep - R)
Lamar Wise (Rep - D)
Wlnsvey Campos (Rep - D)
Christine Drazan (Rep - R)
Lew Frederick (Rep - D)
Jeffrey Golden (Sen - D)
James Manning (Sen - D)
Courtney Neron Misslin (Rep - D)
Deb Patterson (Sen - D)
Floyd Prozanski (Sen - D)
David Smith (Rep - R)
Kim Thatcher (Sen - R)

Action History

2026-04-06 H Chapter 71, (2026 Laws): Effective date June 5, 2026.
2026-03-31 H Governor signed.
2026-03-05 S President signed.
2026-03-04 H Speaker signed.
2026-03-03 S Third reading. Carried by Taylor. Passed. Ayes, 29; Excused, 1--Linthicum.
2026-03-02 S Carried over to 03-03 by unanimous consent.
2026-02-27 S Second reading.
2026-02-27 S Recommendation: Do pass.
2026-02-25 S Work Session held.
2026-02-23 S Public Hearing and Work Session held.
2026-02-20 S Referred to Judiciary.
2026-02-20 S First reading. Referred to President's desk.
2026-02-19 H Vote explanation(s) filed by Chaichi.
2026-02-19 H Third reading. Carried by Tran. Passed. Ayes, 52; Nays, 1--Chaichi; Excused, 7--Hartman, Levy B, Scharf, Valderrama, Wallan, Watanabe, Wright.
2026-02-19 H Rules suspended. Without objection, carry over to February 20, 2026 rescinded.
2026-02-19 H Rules suspended. Carried over to February 20, 2026 Calendar.
2026-02-18 H Rules suspended. Carried over to February 19, 2026 Calendar.
2026-02-17 H Second reading.
2026-02-17 H Recommendation: Do pass.
2026-02-16 H Work Session held.
2026-02-09 H Public Hearing held.
2026-02-02 H Referred to Judiciary.
2026-02-02 H First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

Votes

2026-02-16 House Committee Do Pass Yea: 7 Nay: 1
2026-02-19 House Third Reading Yea: 52 Nay: 1
2026-02-25 Senate Committee Do pass Yea: 6 Nay: 0
2026-03-03 Senate Third Reading Yea: 29 Nay: 0

Committee Referrals

2026-02-02 H Judiciary
2026-02-20 S Judiciary

Bill Text Versions

0000-00-00 Introduced
0000-00-00 Enrolled

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