Oregon · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 3198: Relating to missing and murdered indigenous people.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 3198 is a bill introduced in the Oregon House on January 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to missing and murdered indigenous people. Primary sponsor: Tawna Sanchez (Democratic). It lists 5 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>] [<i>Requires the Department of Justice to study missing and murdered indigenous people. Directs the department to submit findings to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to public safety not later than September 15, 2026.</i>] [<i>Sunsets on January 2, 2027.</i>] <b>Directs the Oregon Health Authority to dedicate staff in the office of the authority that is responsible for tribal affairs to lead the work of addressing the issue of missing and murdered indigenous people.</b>
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tawna Sanchez | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 43 |
| Farrah Chaichi | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| Annessa Hartman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 40 |
| Rick Lewis | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 18 |
| Kevin Mannix | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 21 |
| Hoa Nguyen | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“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.