HB 3604

  • Oregon House Bill
  • 2025 Regular Session
  • Introduced in House Apr 23, 2025
  • Passed House Apr 23, 2025
  • Passed Senate May 15, 2025
  • Signed by Governor May 27, 2025

Relating to animal rescue entities; and prescribing an effective date.

Abstract

[Establishes defenses to the crimes of theft and animal abandonment, and immunity for civil liability, for an entity that takes possession, keeps or disposes of a cat as provided by the Act.] Establishes a defense to prosecution for theft, and immunity from civil liability, for an entity that takes possession of, keeps or disposes of a cat as provided in the Act. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Bill Sponsors (2)

Votes


Actions


Jun 11, 2025

House

Chapter 159, (2025 Laws): effective on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.

May 27, 2025

House

Governor signed.

May 20, 2025

Senate

President signed.

May 20, 2025

House

Speaker signed.

May 15, 2025

Senate

Third reading. Carried by Broadman. Passed.

May 14, 2025

Senate

Carried over to 05-15 by unanimous consent.

May 13, 2025

Senate

Carried over to 05-14 by unanimous consent.

May 12, 2025

Senate

Second reading.

May 12, 2025

Senate

Recommendation: Do pass the A-Eng. bill.

May 05, 2025

Senate

Work Session held.

Apr 28, 2025

Senate

Public Hearing held.

Apr 23, 2025

Senate

Referred to Judiciary.

Apr 23, 2025

Senate

First reading. Referred to President's desk.

Apr 23, 2025

House

Third reading. Carried by Andersen. Passed.

Apr 21, 2025

House

Rules suspended. Carried over to April 22, 2025 Calendar.

Apr 17, 2025

House

Rules suspended. Carried over to April 21, 2025 Calendar.

Apr 16, 2025

House

Second reading.

Apr 15, 2025

House

Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed A-Engrossed.

Apr 09, 2025

House

Work Session held.

Mar 11, 2025

House

Public Hearing held.

Feb 20, 2025

House

Referred to Judiciary.

Feb 18, 2025

House

First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

Bill Text

Bill Text Versions Format
A-Engrossed PDF
Enrolled PDF
House Amendments to Introduced PDF
Introduced PDF
HJUD Amendment -1 PDF

Related Documents

Document Format
2025-03-11 Proposed Amendment -1 PDF

Sources

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