Oregon bills · 2026 Regular Session
Oregon HB 4157
Relating to hearsay; and prescribing an effective date.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Kathleen Taylor (Democratic)
- Thuy Tran (Democratic)
Cosponsors (32)
- Christine Drazan (Republican)
- Deb Patterson (Democratic)
- James Manning Jr. (Democratic)
- Courtney Neron Misslin (Democratic)
- Emerson Levy (Democratic)
- April Dobson (Democratic)
- Shelly Boshart Davis (Republican)
- Bobby Levy (Republican)
- Anna Scharf (Republican)
- Darcey Edwards (Republican)
- Annessa Hartman (Democratic)
- Kim Thatcher (Republican)
- David Brock Smith (Republican)
- Floyd Prozanski (Democratic)
- Jeff Golden (Democratic)
- Lew Frederick (Democratic)
- Wlnsvey Campos (Democratic)
- Lamar Wise (Democratic)
- Sue Rieke Smith (Democratic)
- Travis Nelson (Democratic)
- Susan McLain (Democratic)
- Sarah McDonald (Democratic)
- Kevin Mannix (Republican)
- Rick Lewis (Republican)
- Cyrus Javadi (Democratic)
- Shannon Isadore (Democratic)
- Zach Hudson (Democratic)
- Mark Gamba (Democratic)
- Willy Chotzen (Democratic)
- Matt Bunch (Republican)
- Court Boice (Republican)
- Tom Andersen (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Oregon legislature· summary
Provides that certain hearsay statements related to certain sex crimes are not inadmissible in evidence, even though the declarant is available as a witness. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 14, 2026, 12:15 PM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 3, 2026 Senate | Third reading. Carried by Taylor. Passed. | pass | Set your home in Oregon to see |
| Feb 25, 2026 Senate | Heard and Reported Out | pass | Set your home in Oregon to see |
| Feb 19, 2026 House | Third reading. Carried by Tran. Passed. | pass | Set your home in Oregon to see |
| Feb 16, 2026 House | Heard and Reported Out | pass | Set your home in Oregon to see |
Actions
- Apr 6, 2026 · House
Chapter 71, (2026 Laws): Effective date June 5, 2026. - Mar 31, 2026 · House
Governor signed. - Mar 5, 2026 · Senate
President signed. - Mar 4, 2026 · House
Speaker signed. - Mar 3, 2026 · Senate
Third reading. Carried by Taylor. Passed. - Mar 2, 2026 · Senate
Carried over to 03-03 by unanimous consent. - Feb 27, 2026 · Senate
Second reading. - Feb 27, 2026 · Senate
Recommendation: Do pass. - Feb 25, 2026 · Senate
Work Session held. - Feb 23, 2026 · Senate
Public Hearing and Work Session held. - Feb 20, 2026 · Senate
Referred to Judiciary. - Feb 20, 2026 · Senate
First reading. Referred to President's desk. - Feb 19, 2026 · House
Vote explanation(s) filed by Chaichi. - Feb 19, 2026 · House
Third reading. Carried by Tran. Passed. - Feb 19, 2026 · House
Rules suspended. Without objection, carry over to February 20, 2026 rescinded. - Feb 19, 2026 · House
Rules suspended. Carried over to February 20, 2026 Calendar. - Feb 19, 2026 · House
Rules suspended. Carried over to February 19, 2026 Calendar. - Feb 17, 2026 · House
Second reading. - Feb 17, 2026 · House
Recommendation: Do pass. - Feb 16, 2026 · House
Work Session held. - Feb 9, 2026 · House
Public Hearing held. - Feb 2, 2026 · House
Referred to Judiciary. - Feb 2, 2026 · House
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.