Oregon SB1579 increases penalties for making false reports of child abuse.

Oregon SB1579 modifies the offense of making a false report of child abuse by increasing penalties. A first offense is now a Class B misdemeanor, punishable by a maximum of six months’ imprisonment, a $2,500 fine, or both. A second offense is a Class A misdemeanor, punishable by a maximum of 364 days’ imprisonment, a $6,250 fine, or both. A third or subsequent offense is a Class C felony, punishable by a maximum of five years’ imprisonment, a $125,000 fine, or both. The changes apply to false reports made after the bill's effective date.

Oregon SB1579 increases penalties for making false reports of child abuse.

Oregon SB1579 modifies the offense of making a false report of child abuse by increasing penalties. A first offense is now a Class B misdemeanor, punishable by a maximum of six months’ imprisonment, a $2,500 fine, or both. A second offense is a Class A misdemeanor, punishable by a maximum of 364 days’ imprisonment, a $6,250 fine, or both. A third or subsequent offense is a Class C felony, punishable by a maximum of five years’ imprisonment, a $125,000 fine, or both. The changes apply to false reports made after the bill's effective date.