SJR203Introduced in the Senate
Proposing an amendment to the Oregon Constitution relating to the identifiability of law enforcement officers.
Introduced by James Manning, District 7
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amends the Constitution to say that there is a right to be free from enforcement of the law by secret police. (Flesch Readability Score: 64.6). [Digest: Amends the Constitution to say that police may not wear masks and must wear ID. (Flesch Readability Score: 78.8).] Proposes an amendment to the Oregon Constitution [providing that law enforcement officers may not be masked and must wear certain identifying information except in specified circumstances] establishing a right to be free from enforcement of the law by secret police. Refers the proposed amendment to the people for their approval or rejection at the next regular general election.
Where it stands
In committee upon adjournment.
March 6, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate Committee Be adopted with amendments. Refer to Rules by prior reference. (Printed A-Eng) · February 16, 2026
5
Yes
1
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Floyd Prozanski | 4 | Yes |
| James Manning | 7 | Yes |
| Sara Gelser Blouin | 8 | Yes |
| Kim Thatcher | 11 | No |
| Anthony Broadman | 27 | Yes |
| Mike McLane | 30 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
Referred to Judiciary, then Rules.
Public Hearing held.
Work Session held.
Recommendation: Be adopted with amendments and be referred to Rules by prior reference. (Printed A-Eng.)
Referred to Rules by prior reference.
In committee upon adjournment.
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 #-3 (amendment)
- Open Government Impact (supplement)
- Preliminary SMS (supplement)
- Witness Registration (supplement)
- Revenue Impact Statement (supplement)
- Preliminary SMS (supplement)
- Fiscal Impact Statement (supplement)
- Fiscal Impact (supplement)
- Revenue Impact (supplement)
- Preliminary SMS (supplement)
- Staff Summary (supplement)
- Open Government Impact (supplement)
- Introduced (text)
- Introduced (text)
- Engrossed (text)
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