Oregon 2026 Regular Session Status: Passed Senate Bipartisan · 9 R · 2 D cosponsors

SB 1579 — Relating to false reports of child abuse; prescribing an effective date.

Last action — In committee upon adjournment.

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 2026 Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Modifies the offense of making a false report of child abuse. Punishes a first offense by a maximum of six months' imprisonment, $2,500 fine, or both. Punishes a second offense by a maximum of 364 days' imprisonment, $6,250 fine, or both. Punishes a third or subsequent offense by a maximum of five years' imprisonment, $125,000 fine, or both. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. In committee upon adjournment.

  2. Referred to Rules.

  3. First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

  4. Third reading. Carried by Thatcher. Passed.

  5. Second reading.

  6. Recommendation: Do pass.

  7. Work Session held.

  8. Public Hearing held.

  9. Referred to Judiciary.

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

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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3 sponsors · 9 co-sponsors · 78 not signed on · 2 voted No

Sponsors (3)

Co-sponsors (9)

Not signed on (78)

78 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Third reading. Carried by Thatcher. Passed.

Passed 26 Yea · 1 Nay · 3 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 16101
Republican 10002
Total 26103
% of votes cast 87%3%0%10%
How each member voted (30)
Member Party Vote
Anthony Broadman Democrat Yea
Chris Gorsek Democrat Yea
Courtney Neron Misslin Democrat Yea
Deb Patterson Democrat Yea
Floyd Prozanski Democrat Yea
James Manning Jr. Democrat Yea
Janeen Sollman Democrat Not Voting
Jeff Golden Democrat Yea
Kate Lieber Democrat Yea
Kathleen Taylor Democrat Yea
Kayse Jama Democrat Yea
Khanh Pham Democrat Yea
Lew Frederick Democrat Yea
Lisa Reynolds Democrat Yea
Mark Meek Democrat Yea
Rob Wagner Democrat Yea
Sara Gelser Blouin Democrat Nay
Wlnsvey Campos Democrat Yea
Bruce Starr Republican Yea
Cedric Hayden Republican Yea
Christine Drazan Republican Not Voting
David Brock Smith Republican Yea
Diane Linthicum Republican Not Voting
Dick Anderson Republican Yea
Fred Girod Republican Yea
Kim Thatcher Republican Yea
Mike McLane Republican Yea
Noah Robinson Republican Yea
Suzanne Weber Republican Yea
Todd Nash Republican Yea

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Subjects

public-safety
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 1579 do?
Modifies the offense of making a false report of child abuse. Punishes a first offense by a maximum of six months' imprisonment, $2,500 fine, or both. Punishes a second offense by a maximum of 364 days' imprisonment, $6,250 fine, or both. Punishes a third or subsequent offense by a maximum of five years' imprisonment, $125,000 fine, or both. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Who sponsors SB 1579?
SB 1579 is sponsored by Cedric Hayden (Republican), David Brock Smith (Republican), Dwayne Yunker (Republican), Anna Scharf (Republican), Bobby Levy (Republican), Darin Harbick (Republican), Floyd Prozanski (Democrat), Court Boice (Republican), James Manning Jr. (Democrat), Kim Thatcher (Republican), and Matt Bunch.
What is the current status of SB 1579?
This bill died with 2026 Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” 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 1579?
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