HB 3583

  • Oregon House Bill
  • 2025 Regular Session
  • Introduced in House Feb 18, 2025
  • House
  • Senate
  • Governor

Relating to domestic violence survivor defendants; prescribing an effective date; providing for criminal sentence reduction that requires approval by a two-thirds majority.

Abstract

Requires the sentencing court to consider as mitigation evidence whether the defendant was subjected to domestic violence that was ongoing when the criminal behavior occurred and was a significant factor in the criminal behavior, and the criminal behavior was directed against the domestic violence perpetrator. Provides that such evidence constitutes substantial and compelling reasons justifying a downward departure sentence. Authorizes the court to impose a lesser sentence even if there is a mandatory minimum sentence or a sentence otherwise required by law. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.

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Jun 28, 2025

House

In committee upon adjournment.

Feb 20, 2025

House

Referred to Judiciary.

Feb 18, 2025

House

First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

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