HB4151

Relating to initiating a false report.

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Oregon HB4151 amends the definition of initiating a false report to include causing serious injury or death through an enhanced law enforcement.

Oregon HB4151 modifies the definition of initiating a false report to include cases where the false report leads to the dispatch of two or more officers or units, or specialized or tactical teams, and results in serious physical injury or death. The bill specifies that an "enhanced law enforcement response" involves a law enforcement agency's response based on the information received. The changes aim to address situations where false reports lead to significant harm due to the heightened response they provoke.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

28 Yea

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0 Nay

2 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 25

12:45 PM

Senate Judiciary Work Session

Feb 25

1:45 PM

Senate Judiciary Work Session

History

Apr 13

House

Chapter 122, (2026 Laws): Effective date January 1, 2027.

Apr 7

House

Governor signed.

Mar 10

House

Speaker signed.