State Government / Oregon / Legislation / SB 1515
Modifies provisions relating to petitions for compensation for wrongful conviction. Creates a new post-conviction relief petition process when a person has a conviction that is based on scientific expert testimony, scientific expert evidence or scientific expert opinion derived from specified discredited forensic science disciplines. Sunsets the new petition process on January 2, 2031. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
Latest development · Apr 14, 2026
Effective date, April 7, 2026.
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Effective date, April 7, 2026.
Chapter 131, 2026 Laws.
Governor signed.
Speaker signed.
President signed.
Manning Jr, excused, granted unanimous consent to vote aye.
Senate concurred in House amendments and repassed bill.
Third reading. Carried by Chotzen. Passed.
Second reading.
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed B-Engrossed.
Work Session held.
Public Hearing held.
Referred to Rules.
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
Third reading. Carried by Thatcher, Prozanski. Passed.
Carried over to 02-24 by unanimous consent.
Second reading.
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments. (Printed A-Eng.)
Work Session held.
Work Session held.
Public Hearing held.
Referred to Judiciary.
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
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