HB4157
House Bill
Effective Date
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
LegiScan
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 Without objection, carry over to February 20, 2026 rescinded.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
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