Oregon bills · 2026 Regular Session
Oregon SB 1516
Relating to public safety; and declaring an emergency.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
No sponsor recorded.
Summary
Official abstract published by the Oregon legislature· summary
</b> </i>] [<i>Expands the crime of aggravated harassment to include threats concerning public officials in specified circumstances. Punishes by a maximum of five years' imprisonment, a fine of up to $125,000, or both.</i>] Provides that standing pretrial release orders do not affect the authority of a magistrate to consider the primary and secondary release criteria when making a release decision. <b>Restricts law enforcement agencies' use of automated license plate recognition systems except for specified authorized uses. Limits retention of captured license plate data to no more than 30 days unless the captured license plate data is related to an ongoing criminal investigation or court proceeding. Requires law enforcement agencies to adopt policies for ALPR vendor contracts and the use of ALPRs and captured license plate data. Limits sharing of captured license plate data with non-Oregon law enforcement agencies. Prohibits ALPR vendors from accessing, selling or disclosing captured license plate data. Provides exemptions. Authorizes the imposition of civil penalties for intentional or grossly negligent violations. Authorizes civil actions for violations. Removes the named administrator of and technical assistance provider for the Justice Reinvestment Equity Program and requires the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission to select a technical assistance provider according to specified criteria.</b> Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 4:08 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 5, 2026 House | Third reading. Carried by Kropf. Passed. | pass | Set your home in Oregon to see |
| Mar 3, 2026 House | Heard and Reported Out | pass | Set your home in Oregon to see |
| Feb 20, 2026 Senate | Third reading. Carried by Prozanski. Passed. | pass | Set your home in Oregon to see |
| Feb 16, 2026 Senate | Heard and Reported Out with Amendments | pass | Set your home in Oregon to see |
Actions
- Apr 6, 2026 · Senate
Effective date, March 31, 2026. - Apr 6, 2026 · Senate
Chapter 77, 2026 Laws. - Mar 31, 2026 · Senate
Governor signed. - Mar 5, 2026 · House
Vote explanation(s) filed by Nathanson. - Mar 6, 2026 · House
Speaker signed. - Mar 6, 2026 · Senate
President signed. - Mar 5, 2026 · House
Third reading. Carried by Kropf. Passed. - Mar 4, 2026 · House
Second reading. - Mar 3, 2026 · House
Recommendation: Do pass. - Mar 3, 2026 · House
Work Session held. - Mar 2, 2026 · House
Public Hearing held. - Feb 25, 2026 · House
Referred to Rules. - Feb 24, 2026 · House
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk. - Feb 20, 2026 · Senate
Third reading. Carried by Prozanski. Passed. - Feb 19, 2026 · Senate
Second reading. - Feb 18, 2026 · Senate
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments. (Printed A-Eng.) - Feb 16, 2026 · Senate
Work Session held. - Feb 11, 2026 · Senate
Public Hearing held. - Feb 9, 2026 · Senate
Public Hearing held. - Feb 2, 2026 · Senate
Referred to Judiciary. - Feb 2, 2026 · Senate
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.