HB4151Introduced in the House
Relating to initiating a false report.
Introduced by Darcey Edwards, District 31
What does this bill do?
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Official description
The Act changes the crime of initiating a false report. (Flesch Readability Score: 69.7). Increases the penalties for the crime of initiating a false report when [the report] a person intentionally causes an enhanced law enforcement response [that results in] and recklessly causes serious physical injury or death as a result of the response. Punishes by a maximum of five years' imprisonment, $125,000 fine, or both.
Where it stands
Chapter 122, (2026 Laws): Effective date January 1, 2027.
April 13, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: Senate Third Reading · March 5, 2026
28
Yes
0
No
2
Absent or Not Voting
30 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| David Smith | 1 | Yes |
| Noah Robinson | 2 | Yes |
| Jeffrey Golden | 3 | Yes |
| Floyd Prozanski | 4 | Yes |
| Richard Anderson | 5 | Yes |
| Cedric Hayden | 6 | Absent |
| James Manning | 7 | Yes |
| Sara Gelser Blouin | 8 | Yes |
| Fred Girod | 9 | Yes |
| Deb Patterson | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
Referred to Judiciary.
Public Hearing held.
Work Session held.
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed A-Engrossed.
Second reading.
Rules suspended. Third reading. Carried by Edwards. Passed. Ayes, 52; Nays, 3--Chaichi, Chotzen, Nelson; Excused, 5--Hartman, Levy B, Scharf, Valderrama, Wallan.
Vote explanation(s) filed by Chotzen.
First reading. Referred to President's desk.
Referred to Judiciary.
Public Hearing held.
Work Session held.
Recommendation: Do pass the A-Eng. bill.
Second reading.
Third reading. Carried by McLane. Passed. Ayes, 28; Excused, 2--Drazan, Hayden.
Speaker signed.
President signed.
Governor signed.
Chapter 122, (2026 Laws): Effective date January 1, 2027.
Verify the information
- Official page on the Oregon Legislature website
- House Committee On Judiciary Amendment #-1 (amendment)
- House Committee On Judiciary Amendment #-2 (amendment)
- House Committee On Judiciary Amendment #-1 (amendment)
- House Committee On Judiciary Amendment #-2 (amendment)
- House Committee On Judiciary Amendment #-2 (amendment)
- House Committee On Judiciary Amendment #-1 (amendment)
- House Committee On Judiciary Amendment #-3 (amendment)
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