Oregon Senate bill in Session 2026R1.
Status: in_committee. Latest action: February 24, 2026.
Modifies the offense of making a false report of child abuse.
The Act increases the penalty for making a false report of child abuse. (Flesch Readability Score: 63.4). Modifies the offense of making a false report of child abuse. Punishes a first offense by a maximum of six months' imprisonment, $2,500 fine, or both. Punishes a second offense by a maximum of 364 days' imprisonment, $6,250 fine, or both. Punishes a third or subsequent offense by a maximum of five years' imprisonment, $125,000 fine, or both. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-02 | Introduced | Bill introduced |
| 2026-02-24 | Status | in_committee |
| 2026-02-24 | Latest Action | First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk. |