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State Government / Oregon / Legislation / SB 1579

SB 1579Session 2026R1SenatePassed a vote

Relating to false reports of child abuse; prescribing an effective date.

Source-provided summary

Modifies the offense of making a false report of child abuse. Punishes a first offense by a maximum of six months' imprisonment, $2,500 fine, or both. Punishes a second offense by a maximum of 364 days' imprisonment, $6,250 fine, or both. Punishes a third or subsequent offense by a maximum of five years' imprisonment, $125,000 fine, or both. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Latest development · Mar 7, 2026

In committee upon adjournment.

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Session
2026R1
Introduced
Feb 2, 2026
Latest passage
Feb 20, 2026
TopicsSponsorsActionsRelated billsDiscussion

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Civixly topics

Justice & Public Safety

Document type

Bill

Sponsors

Primary sponsors are listed before cosponsors and other sponsoring entities.

Primary sponsorCourt Boice
Primary sponsorJames Manning Jr.
Primary sponsorKim Thatcher
cosponsorAnna Scharf
cosponsorBobby Levy
cosponsorCedric Hayden
cosponsorDarin Harbick
cosponsorDavid Brock Smith
cosponsorDwayne Yunker
cosponsorFloyd Prozanski
cosponsorGregory Smith
cosponsorMatt Bunch

Action timeline

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  1. Mar 7, 2026

    In committee upon adjournment.

    House
  2. Feb 25, 2026

    Referred to Rules.

    Referral CommitteeHouse
  3. Feb 24, 2026

    First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

    IntroductionReading 1Referral CommitteeHouse
  4. Feb 20, 2026

    Third reading. Carried by Thatcher. Passed.

    PassageReading 3Senate
  5. Feb 19, 2026

    Second reading.

    Reading 2Senate
  6. Feb 19, 2026

    Recommendation: Do pass.

    Committee Passage FavorableSenate
  7. Feb 16, 2026

    Work Session held.

    Senate
  8. Feb 9, 2026

    Public Hearing held.

    Senate
  9. Feb 2, 2026

    Referred to Judiciary.

    Referral CommitteeSenate
  10. Feb 2, 2026

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

    IntroductionReading 1Referral CommitteeSenate

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Source data last updated Mar 17, 2026.