Reported violent and property crime, police reporting coverage, and Oregon public-safety context.
Reported violent-crime rate341.1 per 100k2024 · #24 of 50 · highest first
Reported property-crime rate2,453 per 100k2024 · #4 of 50 · highest first
Police population reporting coverage98.4%2024 · #29 of 50 · highest first
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Oregon · 2024: 341.1 per 100k · Rank #24 of 50, highest first · U.S. benchmark: Not available
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Oregon · 2024341.1 per 100k
Oregon rank#24among all 50 states
U.S. benchmarkNot availableSame measure and period when published
#1 is the highest value. Ties share a rank and leave gaps. D.C. and territories are excluded. Rank describes the measured value; it is not an overall score of the state.
Reported violent-crime rate
FactVote sums the 12 monthly state offense rates returned by the FBI Crime Data Explorer for each calendar year. The accompanying coverage value is the mean of the 12 monthly population-coverage percentages returned with the same query.
These are crimes reported to law enforcement, not all crimes that occurred. Oregon's average monthly population coverage remained at or above 95.0% throughout this series, but coverage still varies and does not equal complete statewide reporting. Reporting systems, agency participation, and later revisions can change the published series.
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2024 · Oregon: 341.1 per 100k · Rank #24 of 50, highest first · Selected for state comparisonView history and select a period
Oregon Reported violent-crime rate history
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2015
165.3 per 100k
2016
264.6 per 100k
2017
288.2 per 100k
2018
296.6 per 100k
2019
297.8 per 100k
2020
309.1 per 100k
2021
352.8 per 100k
2022
354.9 per 100k
2023
339.6 per 100k
2024
341.1 per 100k
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Lower value · 102.6 per 100kHigher value · 744.7 per 100kStriped: unavailable
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Oregon · 341.1 per 100k2024 · Rank #24 of 50, highest firstSelected state
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Reported violent-crime rate · 2024 · highest value ranked #1
Rank
State
Value
Comparison notes
#1
New Mexico
744.7 per 100k
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#2
Alaska
731.9 per 100k
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#3
Tennessee
604.3 per 100k
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#4
Arkansas
589.6 per 100k
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#5*
Louisiana
504.5 per 100k
82.0% population coverage; below the 90% threshold.
#6
Colorado
486.8 per 100k
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#7
California
478.4 per 100k
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#8
Kansas
474.7 per 100k
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#9
Missouri
472.7 per 100k
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#10
Michigan
442.6 per 100k
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#11
South Carolina
440.8 per 100k
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#12
Arizona
433 per 100k
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#13
Oklahoma
429.3 per 100k
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#14
Montana
428 per 100k
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#15
Maryland
425.9 per 100k
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#16
Nevada
408.6 per 100k
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#17
Texas
397.8 per 100k
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#18
New York
392.2 per 100k
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#19
North Carolina
382.9 per 100k
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#20
Alabama
380.8 per 100k
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#21
Delaware
368.4 per 100k
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#22*
South Dakota
356.9 per 100k
89.6% population coverage; below the 90% threshold.
#23*
Indiana
349.2 per 100k
87.2% population coverage; below the 90% threshold.
#24
Oregon · your comparison
341.1 per 100k
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#25
Washington
331.8 per 100k
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#26
Georgia
328 per 100k
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#27
Massachusetts
317.9 per 100k
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#28
Ohio
311.9 per 100k
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#29
Illinois
294.5 per 100k
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#30
Wisconsin
287.6 per 100k
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#31
West Virginia
263.8 per 100k
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#32*
Florida
262 per 100k
81.0% population coverage; below the 90% threshold.
#33
Minnesota
259.4 per 100k
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#34
North Dakota
258 per 100k
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#35
Pennsylvania
251.3 per 100k
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#36
Iowa
247.2 per 100k
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#37
Utah
237.8 per 100k
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#38
Idaho
236.6 per 100k
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#39
Hawaii
230.3 per 100k
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#40
Vermont
227.1 per 100k
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#41
Kentucky
226.7 per 100k
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#42
Nebraska
224.6 per 100k
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#43
Virginia
223.7 per 100k
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#44
New Jersey
221.9 per 100k
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#45*
Mississippi
219.6 per 100k
65.1% population coverage; below the 90% threshold.
#46*
Wyoming
212.5 per 100k
89.9% population coverage; below the 90% threshold.
#47
Rhode Island
154.9 per 100k
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#48
Connecticut
139.2 per 100k
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#49
New Hampshire
112.3 per 100k
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#50
Maine
102.6 per 100k
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Violent offenses reported to law enforcement per 100,000 residents in participating jurisdictions.
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Method and limitations
FactVote sums the 12 monthly state offense rates returned by the FBI Crime Data Explorer for each calendar year. The accompanying coverage value is the mean of the 12 monthly population-coverage percentages returned with the same query.
These are crimes reported to law enforcement, not all crimes that occurred.
Oregon's average monthly population coverage remained at or above 95.0% throughout this series, but coverage still varies and does not equal complete statewide reporting.
Reporting systems, agency participation, and later revisions can change the published series.
Average monthly population coverage in 2024 was 98.4%; this is not complete statewide reporting.
Property offenses reported to law enforcement per 100,000 residents in participating jurisdictions.
This source snapshot keeps its own definition and period. A rank shown elsewhere applies only to that comparison’s measure and period.
Method and limitations
FactVote sums the 12 monthly state offense rates returned by the FBI Crime Data Explorer for each calendar year. The accompanying coverage value is the mean of the 12 monthly population-coverage percentages returned with the same query.
These are crimes reported to law enforcement, not all crimes that occurred.
Oregon's average monthly population coverage remained at or above 95.0% throughout this series, but coverage still varies and does not equal complete statewide reporting.
Reporting systems, agency participation, and later revisions can change the published series.
Average monthly population coverage in 2024 was 98.4%; this is not complete statewide reporting.
Firearm deaths include suicide, homicide, and other intents. Mortality is separate from reported crime.
Oregon · 2024663
Oregon rank#26among all 50 states
U.S. benchmarkNot availableSame measure and period when published
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Firearm deaths
Deaths with firearm injury recorded as the cause, all intents.
Counts reflect population size. They do not measure shootings, crimes, or the effect of a policy.
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Lower value · 55Higher value · 4,389Striped: unavailable
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Oregon · 6632024 · Rank #26 of 50, highest firstSelected state
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Firearm deaths · 2024 · highest value ranked #1
Rank
State
Value
Comparison notes
#1
Texas
4,389
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#2
Florida
3,191
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#3
California
2,853
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#4
Georgia
1,985
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#5
North Carolina
1,835
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#6
Ohio
1,745
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#7
Pennsylvania
1,624
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#8
Illinois
1,563
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#9
Tennessee
1,448
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#10
Arizona
1,331
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#11
Missouri
1,234
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#12
Michigan
1,228
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#13
Alabama
1,212
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#14
Indiana
1,196
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#15
Virginia
1,153
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#16
South Carolina
1,064
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#17
Louisiana
1,031
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#18
Colorado
961
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#19
Washington
915
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#20
New York
896
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#21
Kentucky
870
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#22
Mississippi
810
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#23
Oklahoma
794
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#24
Wisconsin
735
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#25
Maryland
716
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#26
Oregon · your comparison
663
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#27
Arkansas
638
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#28
Minnesota
582
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#28
Nevada
582
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#30
New Mexico
563
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#31
Utah
454
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#32
Kansas
446
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#33
New Jersey
393
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#34
Iowa
389
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#35
Idaho
331
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#36
Massachusetts
287
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#37
West Virginia
281
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#38
Montana
247
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#39
Connecticut
224
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#40
Nebraska
218
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#41
Alaska
182
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#42
Maine
181
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#43
South Dakota
159
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#44
New Hampshire
152
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#45
Wyoming
143
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#46
Delaware
123
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#47
North Dakota
95
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#48
Vermont
76
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#49
Hawaii
56
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#50
Rhode Island
55
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92 of 92 reviewed Oregon actions · newest first
Apr 7, 2026 · HB 4145 · Provides that the provisions of Ballot Measure 114 (2022) apply to firearm transfers conducted, and large-capacity magazine manufacture, importation, possession, use, purchase, sale or transfer occurring, on or after January 1, 2028. · EnactedOregon Legislature · HB 4145
Provides that the provisions of Ballot Measure 114 (2022) apply to firearm transfers conducted, and large-capacity magazine manufacture, importation, possession, use, purchase, sale or transfer occurring, on or after January 1, 2028.
Apr 7, 2026 · Enacted
Rep. Dacia Grayber · Sponsored
FactVote reviewed summary
Chief sponsorship of HB 4145 (2026R1): Provides that the provisions of Ballot Measure 114 (2022) apply to firearm transfers conducted, and large-capacity magazine manufacture, importation, possession, use, purchase, sale or transfer occurring, on or after January 1, 2028.
2026-04-13: Chapter 120, (2026 Laws): Effective date April 7, 2026. The session has adjourned. This records legislative disposition, not current enforceability.
Why this record is included
Firearm mortality includes suicide, homicide, and other intents. The provision concerns firearm access, safety, or prevention of firearm injury and may address only part of the death count. This relationship does not establish causation. Actions after the fact’s measurement period cannot explain its earlier value.
Retained Oregon evidence context: Firearm deaths. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Provides that the provisions of Ballot Measure 114 (2022) apply to firearm transfers conducted, and large-capacity magazine manufacture, importation, possession, use, purchase, sale or transfer occurring, on or after January 1, 2028.
Inspect this action on the timeline ↑Apr 7, 2026 · HB 4145 · Signed HB 4145: Provides that the provisions of Ballot Measure 114 (2022) apply to firearm transfers conducted, and large-capacity magazine manufacture, importation, possession, use, purchase, sale or transfer occurring, on or after January 1, 2028. · SignedGovernor · HB 4145
Signed HB 4145: Provides that the provisions of Ballot Measure 114 (2022) apply to firearm transfers conducted, and large-capacity magazine manufacture, importation, possession, use, purchase, sale or transfer occurring, on or after January 1, 2028.
Apr 7, 2026 · Signed
Gov. Tina Kotek · Signed
FactVote reviewed summary
Signed HB 4145 (2026R1): Provides that the provisions of Ballot Measure 114 (2022) apply to firearm transfers conducted, and large-capacity magazine manufacture, importation, possession, use, purchase, sale or transfer occurring, on or after January 1, 2028.
Approved 2026-04-07. 2026-04-13: Chapter 120, (2026 Laws): Effective date April 7, 2026. The session has adjourned. This records legislative disposition, not current enforceability. A signature is separate from implementation.
Why this record is included
Firearm mortality includes suicide, homicide, and other intents. The provision concerns firearm access, safety, or prevention of firearm injury and may address only part of the death count. This relationship does not establish causation. Actions after the fact’s measurement period cannot explain its earlier value.
Retained Oregon evidence context: Firearm deaths. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
OREGON LAWS 2026 Chap. 120 CHAPTER 120 AN ACT HB 4145 Relating to firearms; creating new provisions; amending sections 10 and 13, chapter 1, Oregon Laws 2023; and declaring an emergency. Be It Enacted by the People of the State of Oregon: SECTION 1. Section 10, chapter 1, Oregon Laws 2023, as amended by section 6, chapter 594, Oregon Laws 2025, is amended to read: Sec. 10. ORS 166.503, 166.505 and 166.508 and the amendments to ORS 166.412, 166.435, 166.436 and 166.438 by sections 6 to 9, chapter 1, Oregon Laws 2023, apply to firearm transfers conducted on or after [ March 15, 2026] January 1, 2028. SECTION 2. Section 13, chapter 1, Oregon Laws 2023, as amended by section 7, chapter 594, Oregon Laws 2025, is amended to read: Sec. 13. The provisions of ORS 166.355 apply to the manufacture, importation, possession, use, purchase, sale or transfer of a large-capacity magazine occurring on or after [ March 15, 2026 ] January 1, 2028. SECTION 3. The Legislative Assembly does not intend this 2026 Act to render moot or otherwise affect any proceedings pending before the Oregon Supreme Court concerning the constitutionality of Ballot Measure 114 (2022), and the court has authority to issue a judgment on the issue of the constitutionality of Ballot Measure 114 (2022) notwithstanding any amendments to chapter 1, Oregon Laws 2023, by this 2026 Act. SECTION 4. This 2026 Act being necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health and safety, an emergency is declared to exist, and this 2026 Act takes effect on its passage. Approved by the Governor April 7, 2026 Filed in the office of Secretary of State April 7, 2026 Effective date April 7, 2026 1
Inspect this action on the timeline ↑Mar 31, 2026 · HB 4088 · Declares this state's policy to protect engagement in certain activities relating to reproductive health care and gender-affirming treatment. · EnactedOregon Legislature · HB 4088
Declares this state's policy to protect engagement in certain activities relating to reproductive health care and gender-affirming treatment.
Mar 31, 2026 · Enacted
Rep. Lisa Fragala · Sponsored / Sen. Lisa Reynolds · Sponsored / Sen. Floyd Prozanski · Sponsored / Rep. Farrah Chaichi · Sponsored / Rep. Willy Chotzen · Sponsored / Rep. April Dobson · Sponsored / Rep. Sue Rieke Smith · Sponsored / Rep. Andrea Valderrama · Sponsored / Sen. Sara Gelser Blouin · Sponsored / Sen. James I. Manning Jr. · Sponsored / Sen. Deb Patterson · Sponsored / Sen. Khanh Pham · Sponsored / Sen. Courtney Neron Misslin · Sponsored
FactVote reviewed summary
Chief sponsorship of HB 4088 (2026R1): Protects lawful reproductive-health activities from specified federal and interstate enforcement and disclosure. The connection concerns abortion access within the broader health-care shield provisions.
2026-04-06: Chapter 52, (2026 Laws): Effective date March 31, 2026. The session has adjourned. This records legislative disposition, not current enforceability.
Why this record is included
The fact counts reported abortions occurring in Oregon, including patients from other states and excluding Oregon residents treated elsewhere. Access, restrictions and reporting concern this occurrence measure. This relationship does not establish causation. Actions after the fact’s measurement period cannot explain its earlier value.
Retained Oregon evidence context: Abortions occurring in Oregon. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
The new law starts right away. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.7). Declares this state's policy to protect engagement in certain activities relating to reproductive health care and gender-affirming treatment. Prohibits cooperation with law enforcement agencies of the federal government or other states in actions involving legally-protected reproductive or gender-affirming health care activities. Modifies provisions regarding interstate actions involving legally-protected reproductive or gender-affirming health care activities. Makes specified records and information confidential. Provides protection from disciplinary action for direct entry midwives who provide reproductive health care and gender-affirming treatment under specified circumstances. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
Inspect this action on the timeline ↑Mar 6, 2026 · HB 4096 · Creates the crime of aggravated felon in possession of a firearm when a person who has been convicted of a felony possesses three or more firearms or has certain prior convictions. · Did not passOregon Legislature · HB 4096
Creates the crime of aggravated felon in possession of a firearm when a person who has been convicted of a felony possesses three or more firearms or has certain prior convictions.
Mar 6, 2026 · Did not pass
Rep. Ricki Ruiz · Sponsored
FactVote reviewed summary
Chief sponsorship of HB 4096 (2026R1): Creates the crime of aggravated felon in possession of a firearm when a person who has been convicted of a felony possesses three or more firearms or has certain prior convictions.
2026-03-06: In committee upon adjournment. The session has adjourned. This records legislative disposition, not current enforceability.
Why this record is included
Firearm mortality includes suicide, homicide, and other intents. The provision concerns firearm access, safety, or prevention of firearm injury and may address only part of the death count. This relationship does not establish causation. Actions after the fact’s measurement period cannot explain its earlier value.
Retained Oregon evidence context: Firearm deaths. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Creates the crime of aggravated felon in possession of a firearm when a person who has been convicted of a felony possesses three or more firearms or has certain prior convictions.
Inspect this action on the timeline ↑Mar 6, 2026 · SB 1550 · Directs specified investigators of deaths of decedents, prior to making any findings as to the cause or manner of death where the decedent is suspected to have died from suicide, accident or other undetermined cause, to review documented evidence of abuse and interview family members of the decedent if the decedent has a history as a victim of domestic violence or child abuse and certain conditions exist. · Did not passOregon Legislature · SB 1550
Directs specified investigators of deaths of decedents, prior to making any findings as to the cause or manner of death where the decedent is suspected to have died from suicide, accident or other undetermined cause, to review documented evidence of abuse and interview family members of the decedent if the decedent has a history as a victim of domestic violence or child abuse and certain conditions exist.
Mar 6, 2026 · Did not pass
Sen. Sara Gelser Blouin · Sponsored / Rep. Rob Nosse · Sponsored / Sen. Mark Meek · Sponsored / Sen. Floyd Prozanski · Sponsored / Sen. James I. Manning Jr. · Sponsored
FactVote reviewed summary
Chief sponsorship of SB 1550 (2026R1): Requires additional death-investigation procedures in specified cases involving domestic violence or child abuse, including review for possible homicide. This is a measurement connection to cause-of-death classification.
2026-03-06: In committee upon adjournment. The session has adjourned. This records legislative disposition, not current enforceability.
Why this record is included
The fact counts deaths whose underlying cause is homicide. The provision addresses a defined prevention or measurement mechanism; a general criminal penalty or post-offense benefit alone does not demonstrate homicide prevention. This relationship does not establish causation. Actions after the fact’s measurement period cannot explain its earlier value.
Retained Oregon evidence context: Homicide deaths. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
fficer or district medical examiner to request further post-mortem examination of the decedent if a reasonable basis exists to suspect the death is a homicide due to domestic violence or child abuse. Directs the Chief Medical Examiner to engage in collaborative consultation regarding appropriate actions to take. Prohibits the release of the body of the decedent until the consultation has occurred and recommended actions have been completed. Authorizes appropriate post-mortem assessments. Provides that certain individuals may examine and obtain copies of evidence generated during an autopsy or investigation of death. Requires law enforcement to provide notice of rights to certain members of the decedent's family upon opening an investigation of a death that is suspected to have been caused by suicide or occurred under suspicious circumstances.
Inspect this action on the timeline ↑Jul 24, 2025 · SB 243 · Signed SB 243: Creates the crime of unlawful transport, manufacture or transfer of a rapid fire activator. · SignedGovernor · SB 243
Signed SB 243: Creates the crime of unlawful transport, manufacture or transfer of a rapid fire activator.
Jul 24, 2025 · Signed
Gov. Tina Kotek · Signed
FactVote reviewed summary
Signed SB 243 (2025R1): Creates the crime of unlawful transport, manufacture or transfer of a rapid fire activator.
Approved 2025-07-24. 2025-08-08: Effective date, September 26, 2025. The session has adjourned. This records legislative disposition, not current enforceability. A signature is separate from implementation.
Why this record is included
Firearm mortality includes suicide, homicide, and other intents. The provision concerns firearm access, safety, or prevention of firearm injury and may address only part of the death count. This relationship does not establish causation. Actions after the fact’s measurement period cannot explain its earlier value.
Retained Oregon evidence context: Firearm deaths. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
OREGON LAWS 2025 Chap. 594 CHAPTER 594 AN ACT SB 243 Relating to firearms; creating new provisions; amending ORS 166.262, 1 66.370 and 166.377 and sections 10 and 13, chapter 1, Oregon Laws 2023; and prescribing an effective date. Be It Enacted by the People of the State of Oregon: SHORT TITLE SECTION 1. Section 2 of this 2025 Act and the amendments to ORS 166.262, 166.370 and 166.377 by sections 3 to 5 of this 2025 Act shall be known and may be cited as the “Community Safety Firearms Act.” RAPID FIRE ACTIVATORS SECTION 2. (1) A person commits the crime of unlawful transport, manufacture or transfer of a rapid fire activator if the person knowingly: (a) Transports a rapid fire activator into this state; or (b) Manufactures, sells, offers to sell or transfers a rapid fire activator. (2) A person commits the crime of unlawful possession of a rapid fire activator if the person knowingly possesses, purchases or receives a rapid fire activator. (3)(a) Unlawful transport, manufacture or transfer of a rapid fire activator is a Class B felony. (b) Unlawful possession of a rapid fire activator is a Class A misdemeanor. (4) This section does not apply to: (a) A peace officer, or other person employed by a law enforcement agency, who possesses a rapid fire activator in accordance with authorization given to the peace officer or other person by the law enforcement agency. (b) A person who has registered a machine gun in accordance with federal law and the rapid fire activator is possessed for use only in, and is necessary for the proper function of, the lawfully registered machine gun. (5) As used in this section: (a) “Binary trigger system” means a device that, when built into, installed in or attached to a firearm, allows the firearm to fire bot
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15 statements from 8 candidates
2026 Oregon Governor — General Election
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Support law enforcement and restore public safety by fully funding state police and allowing local jurisdictions to clean up public spaces to help make Oregon's communities livable.
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Source topic or question: Public safety and justice
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Support law enforcement and restore public safety by fully funding state police and allowing local jurisdictions to clean up public spaces to help make Oregon's communities livable.
Statement date not recorded · Profile reviewed Sep 15, 2026
When I uncovered that Donald Trump Jr. was profiting off taxpayer dollars through a corrupt deal involving his company, Vulcan Elements, I moved to subpoena him to testify on the record. When top officials at Trump’s Department of Interior were caught using their positions to enrich their own famili…
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Source topic or question: Government Corruption
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When I uncovered that Donald Trump Jr. was profiting off taxpayer dollars through a corrupt deal involving his company, Vulcan Elements, I moved to subpoena him to testify on the record. When top officials at Trump’s Department of Interior were caught using their positions to enrich their own families, I exposed it. I was a leading voice in passing the Epstein Files Transparency Act, and I will keep fighting for justice for every victim of sexual assault and trafficking until they get the accountability they deserve.
Statement date not recorded · Profile reviewed Sep 15, 2026
Crime is also driving up costs for law-abiding families. I support directing federal resources toward dramatically reducing property crime and theft that raise prices, inflate insurance costs, and force businesses to close. Inflation continues to crush family budgets and hit seniors on fixed incomes…
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Source topic or question: Economy, jobs, taxes, and affordability
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Crime is also driving up costs for law-abiding families. I support directing federal resources toward dramatically reducing property crime and theft that raise prices, inflate insurance costs, and force businesses to close. Inflation continues to crush family budgets and hit seniors on fixed incomes the hardest. This is not the future we want for our children or grandchildren.
Statement date not recorded · Profile reviewed Sep 15, 2026
National security, safe communities, and safe workplaces are a fundamental, non-negotiable function of government. No communities are safe without adequate law enforcement. We are a nation of laws, and laws are only effective when enforced. I support the rule of law and the men and women of law enfo…
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Source topic or question: Immigration and border policy
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National security, safe communities, and safe workplaces are a fundamental, non-negotiable function of government. No communities are safe without adequate law enforcement. We are a nation of laws, and laws are only effective when enforced. I support the rule of law and the men and women of law enforcement and other emergency responders. It is my goal to ensure they have the necessary authority and resources to do their job effectively, from Customs and Border Patrol to our local sheriffs, police, and district attorneys. Public officials who refuse to enforce our laws and hold criminals accountable must be held accountable themselves and swiftly replaced with officials who will. I will not support federal funding for soft-on-crime cities or cities that defund the police and leave Americans vulnerable.
Statement date not recorded · Profile reviewed Sep 15, 2026
Support deflection and diversion programs that connect people to treatment, while maintaining accountability and meaningful consequences, before they enter the criminal justice system.
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Source topic or question: Addressing Homelessness, Addiction, and the Mentally Ill
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Support deflection and diversion programs that connect people to treatment, while maintaining accountability and meaningful consequences, before they enter the criminal justice system.
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Responsible management can create family-wage jobs in forestry, trucking, firefighting, reforestation, milling, manufacturing, and equipment maintenance. Federal forest management should also honor the sustained-yield and revenue-sharing requirements governing O&C lands, generating dependable suppor…
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Source topic or question: Forests, wildfire resilience, water, and rural land use
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Responsible management can create family-wage jobs in forestry, trucking, firefighting, reforestation, milling, manufacturing, and equipment maintenance. Federal forest management should also honor the sustained-yield and revenue-sharing requirements governing O&C lands, generating dependable support for county schools, roads, law enforcement, and emergency services.
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Oregon incumbents
What incumbents are proposing
Explore reviewed bills sponsored by current Oregon legislators and Oregon’s congressional delegation, plus retained proposals from Oregon’s governor and agencies. Each record keeps its latest recorded status and official evidence.
170 matching sponsorships or proposals · 51 Oregon incumbents. These filters apply only to this section.
Attorney General Dan Rayfield
Attorney General of Oregon · D–OR
2 proposalsView proposals from Attorney General Dan RayfieldOregon Legislature · SB 1503
Establishes the Task Force on Community Safety and Firearm Suicide Prevention and requires the task force to report to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to health care.
Apr 4, 2024 · Enacted
Sen. Rob Wagner · Sponsored / Attorney General Dan Rayfield · Sponsored / Sen. James I. Manning Jr. · Sponsored / Sen. Janeen Sollman · Sponsored
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Chief sponsorship of SB 1503 (2024R1): Establishes the Task Force on Community Safety and Firearm Suicide Prevention and requires the task force to report to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to health care.
2024-04-11: Effective date, June 6, 2024. The session has adjourned. This records legislative disposition, not current enforceability.
Why this record is included
Firearm mortality includes suicide, homicide, and other intents. The provision concerns firearm access, safety, or prevention of firearm injury and may address only part of the death count. This relationship does not establish causation. Actions after the fact’s measurement period cannot explain its earlier value.
Retained Oregon evidence context: Firearm deaths. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Establishes the Task Force on Community Safety and Firearm Suicide Prevention and requires the task force to report to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to health care.
Directs Department of State Police to establish voluntary firearm Do Not Sell List using secure Internet website.
Jun 30, 2019 · Did not pass
Attorney General Dan Rayfield · Sponsored
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Chief sponsorship of HB 2705 (2019R1): Directs Department of State Police to establish voluntary firearm Do Not Sell List using secure Internet website.
2019-06-30: In committee upon adjournment. The session has adjourned. This records legislative disposition, not current enforceability.
Why this record is included
Firearm mortality includes suicide, homicide, and other intents. The provision concerns firearm access, safety, or prevention of firearm injury and may address only part of the death count. This relationship does not establish causation. Actions after the fact’s measurement period cannot explain its earlier value.
Retained Oregon evidence context: Firearm deaths. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Directs Department of State Police to establish voluntary firearm Do Not Sell List using secure Internet website.
Requires public bodies and law enforcement agencies to enforce federal immigration laws with respect to any individual who is convicted of a violent felony or Class A misdemeanor or felony sexual offense.
Chief sponsorship of HB 3551 (2025R1): Requires public bodies and law enforcement agencies to enforce federal immigration laws with respect to any individual who is convicted of a violent felony or Class A misdemeanor or felony sexual offense.
2025-06-27: In committee upon adjournment. The session has adjourned. This records legislative disposition, not current enforceability.
Why this record is included
Foreign-born residents include naturalized citizens and lawfully and unlawfully present noncitizens. A provision about a particular immigration status concerns only a subset of that population; it does not change a person’s birthplace. This relationship does not establish causation. Actions after the fact’s measurement period cannot explain its earlier value.
Retained Oregon evidence context: Residents who are foreign-born. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Requires public bodies and law enforcement agencies to enforce federal immigration laws with respect to any individual who is convicted of a violent felony or Class A misdemeanor or felony sexual offense.
U.S. House of Representatives, Oregon District 6 · D–OR
3 proposalsView proposals from Rep. Andrea SalinasOregon Legislature · SB 275
Requires owner or possessor of firearm to secure firearm with trigger or cable lock or in locked container except in specified circumstances.
Jun 30, 2019 · Did not pass
Sen. James I. Manning Jr. · Sponsored / Rep. Andrea Salinas · Sponsored
FactVote reviewed summary
Chief sponsorship of SB 275 (2019R1): Requires owner or possessor of firearm to secure firearm with trigger or cable lock or in locked container except in specified circumstances.
2019-06-30: In committee upon adjournment. The session has adjourned. This records legislative disposition, not current enforceability.
Why this record is included
Firearm mortality includes suicide, homicide, and other intents. The provision concerns firearm access, safety, or prevention of firearm injury and may address only part of the death count. This relationship does not establish causation. Actions after the fact’s measurement period cannot explain its earlier value.
Retained Oregon evidence context: Firearm deaths. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Requires owner or possessor of firearm to secure firearm with trigger or cable lock or in locked container except in specified circumstances.
Requires person to secure permit before purchasing or otherwise receiving firearm.
Jun 30, 2019 · Did not pass
Sen. Rob Wagner · Sponsored / Rep. Andrea Salinas · Sponsored
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Chief sponsorship of SB 501 (2019R1): Requires person to secure permit before purchasing or otherwise receiving firearm.
2019-06-30: In committee upon adjournment. The session has adjourned. This records legislative disposition, not current enforceability.
Why this record is included
Firearm mortality includes suicide, homicide, and other intents. The provision concerns firearm access, safety, or prevention of firearm injury and may address only part of the death count. This relationship does not establish causation. Actions after the fact’s measurement period cannot explain its earlier value.
Retained Oregon evidence context: Firearm deaths. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Requires person to secure permit before purchasing or otherwise receiving firearm.
Directs Department of Justice to administer violence prevention funding program in consultation with Attorney General's Sexual Assault Task Force.
Jun 30, 2019 · Did not pass
Rep. Andrea Salinas · Sponsored / Sen. Rob Wagner · Sponsored / Sen. Kathleen Taylor · Sponsored
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Chief sponsorship of HB 2657 (2019R1): Directs Department of Justice to administer violence prevention funding program in consultation with Attorney General's Sexual Assault Task Force.
2019-06-30: In committee upon adjournment. The session has adjourned. This records legislative disposition, not current enforceability.
Why this record is included
The fact measures reported violent offenses per 100,000 people, with incomplete and varying agency coverage. FBI violent crime includes murder and nonnegligent manslaughter, rape, robbery and aggravated assault. Prevention, reporting or a specified offense concerns one component; this is distinct from homicide mortality, nonviolent offenses and all unreported crime. This relationship does not establish causation. Actions after the fact’s measurement period cannot explain its earlier value.
Retained Oregon evidence context: Reported violent-crime rate. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Directs Department of Justice to administer violence prevention funding program in consultation with Attorney General's Sexual Assault Task Force.
Oregon House of Representatives, District 47 · D–OR
2 proposalsView proposals from Rep. Andrea ValderramaOregon Legislature · HB 4088
Declares this state's policy to protect engagement in certain activities relating to reproductive health care and gender-affirming treatment.
Mar 31, 2026 · Enacted
Rep. Lisa Fragala · Sponsored / Sen. Lisa Reynolds · Sponsored / Sen. Floyd Prozanski · Sponsored / Rep. Farrah Chaichi · Sponsored / Rep. Willy Chotzen · Sponsored / Rep. April Dobson · Sponsored / Rep. Sue Rieke Smith · Sponsored / Rep. Andrea Valderrama · Sponsored / Sen. Sara Gelser Blouin · Sponsored / Sen. James I. Manning Jr. · Sponsored / Sen. Deb Patterson · Sponsored / Sen. Khanh Pham · Sponsored / Sen. Courtney Neron Misslin · Sponsored
FactVote reviewed summary
Chief sponsorship of HB 4088 (2026R1): Protects lawful reproductive-health activities from specified federal and interstate enforcement and disclosure. The connection concerns abortion access within the broader health-care shield provisions.
2026-04-06: Chapter 52, (2026 Laws): Effective date March 31, 2026. The session has adjourned. This records legislative disposition, not current enforceability.
Why this record is included
The fact counts reported abortions occurring in Oregon, including patients from other states and excluding Oregon residents treated elsewhere. Access, restrictions and reporting concern this occurrence measure. This relationship does not establish causation. Actions after the fact’s measurement period cannot explain its earlier value.
Retained Oregon evidence context: Abortions occurring in Oregon. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
The new law starts right away. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.7). Declares this state's policy to protect engagement in certain activities relating to reproductive health care and gender-affirming treatment. Prohibits cooperation with law enforcement agencies of the federal government or other states in actions involving legally-protected reproductive or gender-affirming health care activities. Modifies provisions regarding interstate actions involving legally-protected reproductive or gender-affirming health care activities. Makes specified records and information confidential. Provides protection from disciplinary action for direct entry midwives who provide reproductive health care and gender-affirming treatment under specified circumstances. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
Prohibits law enforcement agency or public body from denying services, benefits, privileges or opportunities to certain individuals on basis of federal civil immigration actions, inquiring about individual's citizenship status without connection to criminal investigation or providing information about individual in custody to federal immigration authority.
Jul 19, 2021 · Enacted
Sen. Khanh Pham · Sponsored / Sen. Chris Gorsek · Sponsored / Sen. Wlnsvey Campos · Sponsored / Rep. Andrea Valderrama · Sponsored
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Chief sponsorship of HB 3265 (2021R1): Prohibits law enforcement agency or public body from denying services, benefits, privileges or opportunities to certain individuals on basis of federal civil immigration actions, inquiring about individual's citizenship status without connection to criminal investigation or providing information about individual in custody to federal immigration authority.
2021-09-25: Chapter 550, (2021 Laws): Effective date July 19, 2021. The session has adjourned. This records legislative disposition, not current enforceability.
Why this record is included
Foreign-born residents include naturalized citizens and lawfully and unlawfully present noncitizens. A provision about a particular immigration status concerns only a subset of that population; it does not change a person’s birthplace. This relationship does not establish causation. Actions after the fact’s measurement period cannot explain its earlier value.
Retained Oregon evidence context: Residents who are foreign-born. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Prohibits law enforcement agency or public body from denying services, benefits, privileges or opportunities to certain individuals on basis of federal civil immigration actions, inquiring about individual's citizenship status without connection to criminal investigation or providing information about individual in custody to federal immigration authority.
Oregon House of Representatives, District 23 · R–OR
1 proposalView proposals from Rep. Anna ScharfOregon Legislature · HB 2704
Requires district school board or higher education governing board that adopts policy limiting possession of firearms by concealed handgun licensees on school grounds to install metal detectors at entrances to buildings subject to policy.
Jun 25, 2023 · Did not pass
Rep. Anna Scharf · Sponsored
FactVote reviewed summary
Chief sponsorship of HB 2704 (2023R1): Requires district school board or higher education governing board that adopts policy limiting possession of firearms by concealed handgun licensees on school grounds to install metal detectors at entrances to buildings subject to policy.
2023-06-25: In committee upon adjournment. The session has adjourned. This records legislative disposition, not current enforceability.
Why this record is included
Firearm mortality includes suicide, homicide, and other intents. The provision concerns firearm access, safety, or prevention of firearm injury and may address only part of the death count. This relationship does not establish causation. Actions after the fact’s measurement period cannot explain its earlier value.
Retained Oregon evidence context: Firearm deaths. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Requires district school board or higher education governing board that adopts policy limiting possession of firearms by concealed handgun licensees on school grounds to install metal detectors at entrances to buildings subject to policy.
Oregon House of Representatives, District 39 · D–OR
1 proposalView proposals from Rep. April DobsonOregon Legislature · HB 4088
Declares this state's policy to protect engagement in certain activities relating to reproductive health care and gender-affirming treatment.
Mar 31, 2026 · Enacted
Rep. Lisa Fragala · Sponsored / Sen. Lisa Reynolds · Sponsored / Sen. Floyd Prozanski · Sponsored / Rep. Farrah Chaichi · Sponsored / Rep. Willy Chotzen · Sponsored / Rep. April Dobson · Sponsored / Rep. Sue Rieke Smith · Sponsored / Rep. Andrea Valderrama · Sponsored / Sen. Sara Gelser Blouin · Sponsored / Sen. James I. Manning Jr. · Sponsored / Sen. Deb Patterson · Sponsored / Sen. Khanh Pham · Sponsored / Sen. Courtney Neron Misslin · Sponsored
FactVote reviewed summary
Chief sponsorship of HB 4088 (2026R1): Protects lawful reproductive-health activities from specified federal and interstate enforcement and disclosure. The connection concerns abortion access within the broader health-care shield provisions.
2026-04-06: Chapter 52, (2026 Laws): Effective date March 31, 2026. The session has adjourned. This records legislative disposition, not current enforceability.
Why this record is included
The fact counts reported abortions occurring in Oregon, including patients from other states and excluding Oregon residents treated elsewhere. Access, restrictions and reporting concern this occurrence measure. This relationship does not establish causation. Actions after the fact’s measurement period cannot explain its earlier value.
Retained Oregon evidence context: Abortions occurring in Oregon. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
The new law starts right away. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.7). Declares this state's policy to protect engagement in certain activities relating to reproductive health care and gender-affirming treatment. Prohibits cooperation with law enforcement agencies of the federal government or other states in actions involving legally-protected reproductive or gender-affirming health care activities. Modifies provisions regarding interstate actions involving legally-protected reproductive or gender-affirming health care activities. Makes specified records and information confidential. Provides protection from disciplinary action for direct entry midwives who provide reproductive health care and gender-affirming treatment under specified circumstances. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
Only current Oregon officeholders retained in the reviewed collection qualify. Bills require a recorded primary sponsorship; cosponsors and signing officials are excluded from sponsorship counts. An official introducer recorded as acting by request is labeled “Introduced by request”; that procedural role does not establish personal policy endorsement. Governor and agency records qualify when recorded as proposed. A separately verified governor transmittal can also establish an original proposal whose latest status reflects its later outcome. Signing an enacted law alone does not establish a proposal. A record appearing under several facts is counted once per officeholder. A bill with multiple primary sponsors appears under each recorded sponsor.
Enacted bills, adopted resolutions and unsuccessful measures remain visible as proposal history. Passing one chamber is not enactment. These counts do not measure effectiveness or prove that an action changed a Oregon statistic. Collection reviewed Oct 5, 2026.
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