Oregon bills · 2026 Regular Session
Oregon SB 1579
Relating to false reports of child abuse; prescribing an effective date.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Court Boice (Republican)
- James Manning Jr. (Democratic)
- Kim Thatcher (Republican)
Cosponsors (9)
- Cedric Hayden (Republican)
- David Brock Smith (Republican)
- Dwayne Yunker (Republican)
- Gregory Smith
- Anna Scharf (Republican)
- Bobby Levy (Republican)
- Darin Harbick (Republican)
- Matt Bunch (Republican)
- Floyd Prozanski (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Oregon legislature· 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.
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Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 8:04 PM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 20, 2026 Senate | Third reading. Carried by Thatcher. Passed. | pass | Set your home in Oregon to see |
| Feb 16, 2026 Senate | Heard and Reported Out | pass | Set your home in Oregon to see |
Actions
- Mar 7, 2026 · House
In committee upon adjournment. - 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 Thatcher. Passed. - Feb 19, 2026 · Senate
Second reading. - Feb 19, 2026 · Senate
Recommendation: Do pass. - Feb 16, 2026 · Senate
Work Session 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.