Oregon 2019 Regular Session Status: In Committee

SB 968 — Relating to sentences for juvenile offenders; prescribing an effective date; providing for criminal sentence reduction that requires approval by a two-thirds majority.

Last action — In committee upon adjournment.

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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

Prohibits person who was under 18 years of age at time of committing offense from being sentenced to life imprisonment without possibility of release or parole. Requires court to consider certain factors as mitigation when sentencing person who was under 18 years of age at time of committing offense. Directs court to include in judgment document age of defendant at time of committing offense and fact that person is eligible for hearing and release after serving 15 years of sentence of imprisonment. Establishes process for hearing with State Board of Parole and Post-Prison Supervision for persons who were under 18 years of age at time of committing offense and who have served 15 years of sentence of imprisonment. Authorizes release of person on parole or post-prison supervision if certain findings are made. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.

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Action History

  1. In committee upon adjournment.

  2. Public Hearing held.

  3. Referred to Judiciary.

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

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 968 do?
Prohibits person who was under 18 years of age at time of committing offense from being sentenced to life imprisonment without possibility of release or parole. Requires court to consider certain factors as mitigation when sentencing person who was under 18 years of age at time of committing offense. Directs court to include in judgment document age of defendant at time of committing offense and fact that person is eligible for hearing and release after serving 15 years of sentence of imprisonment. Establishes process for hearing with State Board of Parole and Post-Prison Supervision for persons who were under 18 years of age at time of committing offense and who have served 15 years of sentence of imprisonment. Authorizes release of person on parole or post-prison supervision if certain findings are made. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.
What is the current status of SB 968?
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.
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