Oregon 2017 Regular Session Status: In Committee 1 D cosponsors

SB 355 — Relating to the use of deadly physical force by police officers.

Last action — In committee upon adjournment.

  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 2017 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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

Requires law enforcement agency to notify Attorney General prior to beginning investigation when police officer uses deadly physical force. Requires Attorney General to appoint special investigator to lead investigation upon receipt of notification. Authorizes Attorney General to prosecute violations of law related to use of deadly physical force.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. In committee upon adjournment.

  2. Referred to Judiciary, then Ways and Means.

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

Sponsors

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

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (89)

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 355 do?
Requires law enforcement agency to notify Attorney General prior to beginning investigation when police officer uses deadly physical force. Requires Attorney General to appoint special investigator to lead investigation upon receipt of notification. Authorizes Attorney General to prosecute violations of law related to use of deadly physical force.
Who sponsors SB 355?
SB 355 is sponsored by Lew Frederick (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB 355?
This bill died with 2017 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.
Where can I track SB 355?
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