Oregon 2021 Regular Session Status: In Committee 3 D cosponsors

SB 835 — Relating to early medical release from prison; declaring an emergency; providing for criminal sentence reduction that requires approval by a two-thirds majority.

Last action — In committee upon adjournment.

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    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
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    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 2021 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Modifies procedures for early medical release of adult in custody from prison. Directs Department of Corrections to inform adults in custody concerning release process and develop application form. Establishes Medical Release Advisory Committee within State Board of Parole and Post-Prison Supervision. Specifies qualifications of members of committee. Requires board to follow release recommendation of committee unless adult in custody poses specific danger to another person or public that outweighs compassionate reasons for release. Provides that staff attorney of committee may petition court for resentencing in order to effectuate early medical release. Directs Department of Corrections to annually report data concerning medical release to committees of Legislative Assembly related to judiciary. Declares emergency, effective on passage.

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Action History

  1. In committee upon adjournment.

  2. Referred to Ways and Means by order of the President.

  3. Recommendation: Do Pass and be referred to Ways and Means.

  4. Work Session held.

  5. Work Session held.

  6. Public Hearing held.

  7. Referred to Judiciary and Ballot Measure 110 Implementation.

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

Sponsors

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3 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 86 not signed on · 2 voted No

Sponsors (3)

Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (86)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 835 do?
Modifies procedures for early medical release of adult in custody from prison. Directs Department of Corrections to inform adults in custody concerning release process and develop application form. Establishes Medical Release Advisory Committee within State Board of Parole and Post-Prison Supervision. Specifies qualifications of members of committee. Requires board to follow release recommendation of committee unless adult in custody poses specific danger to another person or public that outweighs compassionate reasons for release. Provides that staff attorney of committee may petition court for resentencing in order to effectuate early medical release. Directs Department of Corrections to annually report data concerning medical release to committees of Legislative Assembly related to judiciary. Declares emergency, effective on passage.
Who sponsors SB 835?
SB 835 is sponsored by James Manning Jr. (Democrat), Chris Gorsek (Democrat), Lisa Reynolds (Democrat), and Michael Dembrow.
What is the current status of SB 835?
This bill died with 2021 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track SB 835?
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