SB1557Introduced in the Senate
Relating to courts; and prescribing an effective date.
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Changes some laws about contempt of court. The Act changes some laws about surrogacy contracts. (Flesch Readability Score: 63.8). [Digest: Changes some laws about contempt of court. (Flesch Readability Score: 78.8).] Modifies provisions relating to contempt proceedings. Modifies provisions relating to the confidentiality of surrogacy agreements.
Where it stands
Effective date, June 5, 2026.
April 6, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: House Third Reading · March 3, 2026
51
Yes
0
No
9
Absent or Not Voting
60 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Court Boice | 1 | Yes |
| Virgle Osborne | 2 | Absent |
| Dwayne Yunker | 3 | Absent |
| Alek Skarlatos | 4 | Yes |
| Pam Marsh | 5 | Yes |
| Kimberly Wallan | 6 | Yes |
| John Lively | 7 | Yes |
| Lisa Fragala | 8 | Yes |
| Boomer Wright | 9 | Yes |
| David Gomberg | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
Referred to Judiciary.
Informational Meeting scheduled.
Public Hearing held.
Work Session held.
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments. (Printed A-Eng.)
Second reading.
Carried over to 02-18 by unanimous consent.
Carried over to 02-19 by virtue of adjournment.
Third reading. Carried by Broadman. Passed. Ayes, 28; Excused, 2--Frederick, Linthicum.
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
Referred to Judiciary.
Public Hearing held.
Work Session held.
Recommendation: Do pass.
Second reading.
Rules suspended. Carried over to March 3, 2026 Calendar.
Third reading. Carried by Mannix. Passed. Ayes, 51; Excused, 2--Hartman, Valderrama; Excused for Business of the House, 7--Bunch, Diehl, Elmer, McIntire, Osborne, Scharf, Yunker.
President signed.
Speaker signed.
Governor signed.
Chapter 88, 2026 Laws.
Effective date, June 5, 2026.
Verify the information
- Official page on the Oregon Legislature website
- Senate Committee On Judiciary Amendment #-2 (amendment)
- Senate Committee On Judiciary Amendment #-5 (amendment)
- Senate Committee On Judiciary Amendment #-8 (amendment)
- Senate Committee On Judiciary Amendment #-8 (amendment)
- Senate Committee On Judiciary Amendment #-7 (amendment)
- Open Government Impact (supplement)
- Meeting Material (supplement)
- Preliminary SMS (supplement)
- Preliminary SMS (supplement)
- Revenue Impact Statement (supplement)
- Fiscal Impact Statement (supplement)
- Revenue Impact (supplement)
- Fiscal Impact (supplement)
- Staff Summary (supplement)
- Witness Registration (supplement)
- Open Government Impact (supplement)
- Preliminary SMS (supplement)
- Fiscal Impact Statement (supplement)
- Revenue Impact Statement (supplement)
- Witness Registration (supplement)
- Preliminary SMS (supplement)
- Fiscal Impact Statement (supplement)
- Revenue Impact Statement (supplement)
- Staff Summary (supplement)
- Introduced (text)
- Introduced (text)
- Engrossed (text)
- Enrolled (text)
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