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State Government / Oregon / Legislation / SB 1516

SB 1516Session 2026R1SenateBecame law

Relating to public safety; and declaring an emergency.

</b> </i>] [<i>Expands the crime of aggravated harassment to include threats concerning public officials in specified circumstances. Punishes by a maximum of five years' imprisonment, a fine of up to $125,000, or both.</i>] Provides that standing pretrial release orders do not affect the authority of a magistrate to consider the primary and secondary release criteria when making a release decision. <b>Restricts law enforcement agencies' use of automated license plate recognition systems except for specified authorized uses. Limits retention of captured license plate data to no more than 30 days unless the captured license plate data is related to an ongoing criminal investigation or court proceeding. Requires law enforcement agencies to adopt policies for ALPR vendor contracts and the use of ALPRs and captured license plate data. Limits sharing of captured license plate data with non-Oregon law enforcement agencies. Prohibits ALPR vendors from accessing, selling or disclosing captured license plate data. Provides exemptions. Authorizes the imposition of civil penalties for intentional or grossly negligent violations. Authorizes civil actions for violations. Removes the named administrator of and technical assistance provider for the Justice Reinvestment Equity Program and requires the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission to select a technical assistance provider according to specified criteria.</b> Declares an emergency, effective on passage.

Latest development · Apr 6, 2026

Effective date, March 31, 2026.

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Session
2026R1
Introduced
Feb 2, 2026
Latest passage
Mar 6, 2026
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Justice & Public Safety

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  1. Apr 6, 2026

    Effective date, March 31, 2026.

    Senate
  2. Apr 6, 2026

    Chapter 77, 2026 Laws.

    Senate
  3. Mar 31, 2026

    Governor signed.

    Executive SignatureSenate
  4. Mar 6, 2026

    Speaker signed.

    PassageHouse
  5. Mar 6, 2026

    President signed.

    PassageSenate
  6. Mar 5, 2026

    Vote explanation(s) filed by Nathanson.

    House
  7. Mar 5, 2026

    Third reading. Carried by Kropf. Passed.

    PassageReading 3House
  8. Mar 4, 2026

    Second reading.

    Reading 2House
  9. Mar 3, 2026

    Recommendation: Do pass.

    Committee Passage FavorableHouse
  10. Mar 3, 2026

    Work Session held.

    House
  11. Mar 2, 2026

    Public Hearing held.

    House
  12. Feb 25, 2026

    Referred to Rules.

    Referral CommitteeHouse
  13. Feb 24, 2026

    First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

    IntroductionReading 1Referral CommitteeHouse
  14. Feb 20, 2026

    Third reading. Carried by Prozanski. Passed.

    PassageReading 3Senate
  15. Feb 19, 2026

    Second reading.

    Reading 2Senate
  16. Feb 18, 2026

    Recommendation: Do pass with amendments. (Printed A-Eng.)

    Committee Passage FavorableSenate
  17. Feb 16, 2026

    Work Session held.

    Senate
  18. Feb 11, 2026

    Public Hearing held.

    Senate
  19. Feb 9, 2026

    Public Hearing held.

    Senate
  20. Feb 2, 2026

    Referred to Judiciary.

    Referral CommitteeSenate
  21. Feb 2, 2026

    Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.

    IntroductionReading 1Referral CommitteeSenate

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Source data last updated Apr 6, 2026.