Oregon 2019 Regular Session Status: In Committee 1 R cosponsors

SB 842 — Relating to the custody of wills.

Last action — In committee upon adjournment.

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  1. ✓
    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 2019 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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

Directs Secretary of State to create Oregon Will Bank and Registry. Limits individuals authorized to access information regarding wills in Oregon Will Bank and Registry. Authorizes destruction of wills in Secretary of State's custody after 75 years and publication of notice. Requires certain persons destroying will to register destruction of will with Oregon Will Bank and Registry.

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Action History

  1. In committee upon adjournment.

  2. Referred to Judiciary, then Ways and Means.

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

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 88 not signed on

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Not signed on (88)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 842 do?
Directs Secretary of State to create Oregon Will Bank and Registry. Limits individuals authorized to access information regarding wills in Oregon Will Bank and Registry. Authorizes destruction of wills in Secretary of State's custody after 75 years and publication of notice. Requires certain persons destroying will to register destruction of will with Oregon Will Bank and Registry.
Who sponsors SB 842?
SB 842 is sponsored by Kim Thatcher (Republican) and Shemia Fagan.
What is the current status of SB 842?
This bill died with 2019 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 842?
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