Oregon 2025R1 Session Status: In Committee 2 D cosponsors

SB 1179 — Requires the sentencing court to consider as mitigation evidence that the defendant was subjected to domestic abuse that was ongoing when the criminal behavior occurred and was a contributing factor in the criminal behavior.

Last action — In Senate Committee

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced March 03, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Stalled 18% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    1 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (2 D).

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Summary

Digest: The Act changes sentencing for people who are survivors of domestic abuse. The Act takes effect on the 91st day after sine die. (Flesch Readability Score: 66.4). Requires the sentencing court to consider as mitigation evidence that the defendant was subjected to domestic abuse that was ongoing when the criminal behavior occurred and was a contributing factor in the criminal behavior. 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. Creates a procedure by which a person currently serving a sentence may petition the court for resentencing if the person was subjected to domestic abuse that was ongoing when the criminal behavior occurred and was a contributing factor in the criminal behavior. Establishes the Task Force on Services and Support for Incarcerated Domestic Violence Survivors. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. In Senate Committee

Sponsors

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

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (88)

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 1179 do?
Digest: The Act changes sentencing for people who are survivors of domestic abuse. The Act takes effect on the 91st day after sine die. (Flesch Readability Score: 66.4). Requires the sentencing court to consider as mitigation evidence that the defendant was subjected to domestic abuse that was ongoing when the criminal behavior occurred and was a contributing factor in the criminal behavior. 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. Creates a procedure by which a person currently serving a sentence may petition the court for resentencing if the person was subjected to domestic abuse that was ongoing when the criminal behavior occurred and was a contributing factor in the criminal behavior. Establishes the Task Force on Services and Support for Incarcerated Domestic Violence Survivors. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Who sponsors SB 1179?
SB 1179 is sponsored by Floyd Prozanski (Democrat) and Janeen Sollman (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB 1179?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced March 03, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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