Oregon · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 3118: Relating to communications services for persons in custody.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 3118 is a bill introduced in the Oregon House on January 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to communications services for persons in custody. Primary sponsor: Willy Chotzen (Democratic), Rep Neron, Floyd Prozanski (Democratic), Sara Gelser Blouin (Democratic). It lists 7 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 28, 2025): In committee upon adjournment.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
</b> </i>] Requires the Department of Corrections to enter into a contract<b>, or renegotiate an existing contract,</b> with a third party to provide <b>voice</b> communications services at no cost to persons confined at a Department of Corrections institution. Prohibits the receipt of financial or in-kind compensation by the department for providing <b>voice</b> communications services to persons in custody. Directs the department to submit a progress report on the implementation of the Act to the Legislative Assembly by February 1, 2026, and a biennial report on certain data to the Legislative Assembly no later than September 15 of each even-numbered year.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willy Chotzen | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Rep Neron | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Floyd Prozanski | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 4 |
| Sara Gelser Blouin | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 8 |
| Tom Andersen | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Wlnsvey Campos | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 18 |
| Lew Frederick | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Chris Gorsek | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 25 |
| Zach Hudson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 49 |
| Kayse Jama | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
| Lisa Reynolds | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 17 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- In committee upon adjournment.
- Referred to Ways and Means by order of Speaker.
- Recommendation: Do pass with amendments, be printed A-Engrossed, and be referred to Ways and Means.
- Work Session held.
- Public Hearing held.
- Referred to Judiciary.
- First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.