Oregon 2025R1 Session Status: In Committee 1 D cosponsors

SB 327 — Prohibits a veterinarian from requiring the owner of an animal treated by the veterinarian to surrender the animal on the basis that the owner has not paid for the treatment.

Last action — In Senate Committee

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
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    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 January 23, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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

Prognosis

Stalled 16% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 D).

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Summary

Digest: The Act is about what happens when a person does not pay a vet for treating an animal. The Act says that a vet may not keep the animal because the person has not paid for the treatment. (Flesch Readability Score: 78.4). Prohibits a veterinarian from requiring the owner of an animal treated by the veterinarian to surrender the animal on the basis that the owner has not paid for the treatment.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. In Senate Committee

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 89 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (89)

89 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 327 do?
Digest: The Act is about what happens when a person does not pay a vet for treating an animal. The Act says that a vet may not keep the animal because the person has not paid for the treatment. (Flesch Readability Score: 78.4). Prohibits a veterinarian from requiring the owner of an animal treated by the veterinarian to surrender the animal on the basis that the owner has not paid for the treatment.
Who sponsors SB 327?
SB 327 is sponsored by Kayse Jama (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB 327?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced January 23, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track SB 327?
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