HB 2955

  • Oregon House Bill
  • 2017 Regular Session
  • Introduced in House Feb 20, 2017
  • House
  • Senate
  • Governor

Relating to strangulation.

Abstract

Provides that person commits crime of strangulation if person knowingly impedes normal breathing or circulation of another person by applying pressure to chest of other person. Increases penalty for crime of strangulation when victim is family or household member. Punishes by maximum of five years' imprisonment, $125,000 fine, or both.

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Jul 07, 2017

Oregon Legislative Assembly

In committee upon adjournment.

Apr 03, 2017

Oregon Legislative Assembly

Referred to Ways and Means by order of Speaker.

Apr 03, 2017

Oregon Legislative Assembly

Recommendation: Do pass and be referred to Ways and Means.

Mar 30, 2017

Oregon Legislative Assembly

Work Session held.

Mar 23, 2017

Oregon Legislative Assembly

Public Hearing held.

Feb 21, 2017

Oregon Legislative Assembly

Referred to Judiciary.

Feb 20, 2017

Oregon Legislative Assembly

First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

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