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State Government / Oregon / Legislation / HB 4157

HB 4157Session 2026R1HouseBecame law

Relating to hearsay; and prescribing an effective date.

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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.

Latest development · Apr 6, 2026

Chapter 71, (2026 Laws): Effective date June 5, 2026.

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Session
2026R1
Introduced
Feb 2, 2026
Latest passage
Mar 5, 2026
TopicsSponsorsActionsRelated billsDiscussion

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Justice & Public Safety

Document type

Bill

Sponsors

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Primary sponsorKathleen Taylor
Primary sponsorThuy Tran
cosponsorAnna Scharf
cosponsorAnnessa Hartman
cosponsorApril Dobson
cosponsorBobby Levy
cosponsorChristine Drazan
cosponsorCourt Boice
cosponsorCourtney Neron Misslin
cosponsorCyrus Javadi
cosponsorDarcey Edwards
cosponsorDavid Brock Smith
cosponsorDeb Patterson
cosponsorEmerson Levy
cosponsorFloyd Prozanski
cosponsorJames Manning Jr.
cosponsorJeff Golden
cosponsorKevin Mannix
cosponsorKim Thatcher
cosponsorLamar Wise
cosponsorLew Frederick
cosponsorMark Gamba
cosponsorMatt Bunch
cosponsorRick Lewis
cosponsorSarah McDonald
cosponsorShannon Isadore
cosponsorShelly Boshart Davis
cosponsorSue Rieke Smith
cosponsorSusan McLain
cosponsorTom Andersen
cosponsorTravis Nelson
cosponsorWilly Chotzen
cosponsorWlnsvey Campos
cosponsorZach Hudson

Action timeline

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  1. Apr 6, 2026

    Chapter 71, (2026 Laws): Effective date June 5, 2026.

    House
  2. Mar 31, 2026

    Governor signed.

    Executive SignatureHouse
  3. Mar 5, 2026

    President signed.

    PassageSenate
  4. Mar 4, 2026

    Speaker signed.

    PassageHouse
  5. Mar 3, 2026

    Third reading. Carried by Taylor. Passed.

    PassageReading 3Senate
  6. Mar 2, 2026

    Carried over to 03-03 by unanimous consent.

    Senate
  7. Feb 27, 2026

    Second reading.

    Reading 2Senate
  8. Feb 27, 2026

    Recommendation: Do pass.

    Committee Passage FavorableSenate
  9. Feb 25, 2026

    Work Session held.

    Senate
  10. Feb 23, 2026

    Public Hearing and Work Session held.

    Senate
  11. Feb 20, 2026

    Referred to Judiciary.

    Referral CommitteeSenate
  12. Feb 20, 2026

    First reading. Referred to President's desk.

    IntroductionReading 1Referral CommitteeSenate
  13. Feb 19, 2026

    Vote explanation(s) filed by Chaichi.

    House
  14. Feb 19, 2026

    Third reading. Carried by Tran. Passed.

    PassageReading 3House
  15. Feb 19, 2026

    Rules suspended. Without objection, carry over to February 20, 2026 rescinded.

    House
  16. Feb 19, 2026

    Rules suspended. Carried over to February 20, 2026 Calendar.

    House
  17. Feb 19, 2026

    Rules suspended. Carried over to February 19, 2026 Calendar.

    House
  18. Feb 17, 2026

    Second reading.

    Reading 2House
  19. Feb 17, 2026

    Recommendation: Do pass.

    Committee Passage FavorableHouse
  20. Feb 16, 2026

    Work Session held.

    House
  21. Feb 9, 2026

    Public Hearing held.

    House
  22. Feb 2, 2026

    Referred to Judiciary.

    Referral CommitteeHouse
  23. Feb 2, 2026

    First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

    IntroductionReading 1Referral CommitteeHouse

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Source data last updated Jul 17, 2026.