HB 4157

Oregon House bill in Session 2026R1.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: February 23, 2026.

Provides that certain hearsay statements related to certain sex crimes are not inadmissible in evidence, even though the declarant is available as a witness.

Bill ID OR-2026R1-HB-4157
Session 2026R1
Status in_committee
House in_committee 2026-02-23
Summary

The Act says that some hearsay about some sex crimes can come into evidence though the speaker is available. (Flesch Readability Score: 62.8). Provides that certain hearsay statements related to certain sex crimes are not inadmissible in evidence, even though the declarant is available as a witness. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Sponsor
Thuy Tran
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-02-02 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-02-23 Status in_committee
2026-02-23 Latest Action Public Hearing and Work Session held.
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