SB1515Introduced in the Senate
Relating to wrongful convictions; and declaring an emergency.
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
The Act changes the law about compensation for wrongful convictions and makes a new PCR process when a conviction is based on some discredited science. The Act goes into effect when the Governor signs it. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.9). Modifies provisions relating to petitions for compensation for wrongful conviction. Creates a new post-conviction relief petition process when a person has a conviction that is based on scientific expert testimony, scientific expert evidence or scientific expert opinion derived from specified discredited forensic science disciplines. Sunsets the new petition process on January 2, 2031. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
Where it stands
Effective date, April 7, 2026.
April 14, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: Senate Third Reading in Concurrence · March 6, 2026
29
Yes
0
No
1
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
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
Referred to Judiciary.
Public Hearing held.
Work Session held.
Work Session held.
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments. (Printed A-Eng.)
Second reading.
Carried over to 02-24 by unanimous consent.
Third reading. Carried by Thatcher, Prozanski. Passed. Ayes, 28; Nays, 1--Drazan; Excused, 1--Smith DB.
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
Referred to Rules.
Public Hearing held.
Work Session held.
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed B-Engrossed.
Second reading.
Third reading. Carried by Chotzen. Passed. Ayes, 40; Nays, 16--Boice, Bunch, Diehl, Edwards, Harbick, Helfrich, Lewis, Mannix, McIntire, Osborne, Owens, Reschke, Scharf, Skarlatos, Smith G, Yunker; Excused, 3--Hartman, Levy B, Valderrama; Excused for Business of the House, 1--Boshart Davis.
Senate concurred in House amendments and repassed bill. Ayes, 29; Excused, 1--Hayden.
Manning Jr, excused, granted unanimous consent to vote aye.
President signed.
Speaker signed.
Governor signed.
Chapter 131, 2026 Laws.
Effective date, April 7, 2026.
Verify the information
- Official page on the Oregon Legislature website
- Senate Committee On Judiciary Amendment #-1 (amendment)
- Senate Committee On Judiciary Amendment #-3 (amendment)
- Senate Committee On Judiciary Amendment #-4 (amendment)
- Senate Committee On Judiciary Amendment #-3 (amendment)
- Senate Committee On Judiciary Amendment #-4 (amendment)
- House Committee On Rules Amendment #-A5 (amendment)
- House Committee On Rules Amendment #-A5 (amendment)
- House Committee On Rules Amendment #-A6 (amendment)
- Open Government Impact (supplement)
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