Oregon 2025R1 Session Status: In Committee

SB 237 — Requires the Oregon Youth Authority to study the demographics of juveniles in the juvenile justice system in this state.

Last action — In Senate Committee

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced January 17, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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

Prognosis

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Summary

Digest: The Act tells OYA to study juveniles. (Flesch Readability Score: 66.7). Requires the Oregon Youth Authority to study the demographics of juveniles in the juvenile justice system in this state. Directs the authority to submit findings to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to human services not later than September 15, 2026. Sunsets on January 2, 2027.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. In Senate Committee

Sponsorship breakdown

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0 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 90 not signed on

Sponsors (0)

None.

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (90)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 237 do?
Digest: The Act tells OYA to study juveniles. (Flesch Readability Score: 66.7). Requires the Oregon Youth Authority to study the demographics of juveniles in the juvenile justice system in this state. Directs the authority to submit findings to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to human services not later than September 15, 2026. Sunsets on January 2, 2027.
What is the current status of SB 237?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced January 17, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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