Adds signal jammers that interfere with alarm system signals and communication to the definition of "burglary tool or theft device," possession of…
SB 959Sponsored by Senate Committee On JudiciaryBecame law
IntroducedJan 30, 2025
In committeeJan 30, 2025
Passed the SenateMar 18, 2025
Passed the HouseMay 14, 2025
To the governor
Became lawMay 22, 2025
What it does
The legislature's own summary of the bill, or its official long title.
Makes having a signal jammer that can jam alarm systems a crime if the person that has the signal jammer intends to use it to break into or steal from a house or building. Says that the maker of an alarm system does not need to give an owner or repair provider a tool or part needed to fix the alarm system. (Flesch Readability Score: 62.1). Adds signal jammers that interfere with alarm system signals and…
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Makes having a signal jammer that can jam alarm systems a crime if the person that has the signal jammer intends to use it to break into or steal from a house or building. Says that the maker of an alarm system does not need to give an owner or repair provider a tool or part needed to fix the alarm system. (Flesch Readability Score: 62.1). Adds signal jammers that interfere with alarm system signals and communication to the definition of "burglary tool or theft device," possession of which with intent to commit or facilitate a forcible entry into premises or a physical taking constitutes the crime of possession of a burglary tool or theft device. Punishes by a maximum of 365 days' imprisonment, a fine of up to $6,250, or both. Exempts alarm systems from the requirement for an original equipment manufacturer to make available to an owner or independent repair provider a tool, part or other device or implement that the original equipment manufacturer makes available to an authorized service provider for the purpose of diagnosing, maintaining, repairing or updating consumer electronic equipment.
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Adds signal jammers that interfere with alarm system signals and communication to the definition of "burglary tool or theft device," possession of which with intent to commit or facilitate a forcible entry into premises or a physical taking constitutes the crime of possession of a burglary tool or theft device.
Every action
25 steps, oldest first, as the legislature records them.
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SenateIntroduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
CommitteeReferred to Labor and Business. · Senate Labor and Business
CommitteeWork Session held. · Senate Labor and Business
CommitteeRecommendation: Without recommendation as to passage and be referred to Judiciary. · Senate Labor and Business
CommitteeReferred to Judiciary by order of the President. · Senate Judiciary
CommitteePublic Hearing held. · Senate Judiciary
CommitteeWork Session held. · Senate Judiciary
CommitteeRecommendation: Do pass. · Senate Judiciary
SenateSecond reading.
SenateThird reading. Carried by Prozanski. Passed.27–0 vote
HouseFirst reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
CommitteeReferred to Judiciary. · House Judiciary
CommitteePublic Hearing held. · House Judiciary
CommitteeWork Session held. · House Judiciary
CommitteeRecommendation: Do pass. · House Judiciary
HouseSecond reading.
HouseRules suspended. Carried over to May 12, 2025 Calendar.
HouseRules suspended. Carried over to May 13, 2025 Calendar.
HouseRules suspended. Carried over to May 14, 2025 Calendar.
HouseThird reading. Carried by Kropf. Passed.47–5 vote
SenatePresident signed.
HouseSpeaker signed.
GovernorGovernor signed.
SenateChapter 139, 2025 Laws.
SenateEffective date, January 1, 2026.
Roll calls
5 recorded votes: 2 on the floor, 3 in committee. Each shows how every member voted.
Third reading. Carried by Prozanski. Passed. · Full Senate
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Senate Committee On Judiciary Sponsoring committee
From Oregon's official records (api.oregonlegislature.gov), checked Nov 13, 2026.
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