Oregon · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 3583: Relating to domestic violence survivor defendants; prescribing an effective date; providing for criminal sentence reduction that requires approval by a two-thirds majority.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 3583 is a bill introduced in the Oregon House on February 18, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to domestic violence survivor defendants; prescribing an effective date; providing for criminal sentence reduction that requires approval by a two-thirds majority. Primary sponsor: Annessa Hartman (Democratic), Sara Gelser Blouin (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.
Requires the sentencing court to consider as mitigation evidence whether the defendant was subjected to domestic violence that was ongoing when the criminal behavior occurred and was a significant factor in the criminal behavior, and the criminal behavior was directed against the domestic violence perpetrator. Provides that such evidence constitutes substantial and compelling reasons justifying a downward departure sentence. Authorizes the court to impose a lesser sentence even if there is a mandatory minimum sentence or a sentence otherwise required by law. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annessa Hartman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 40 |
| Sara Gelser Blouin | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 8 |
| April Dobson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
| Ken Helm | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| Em Levy | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 53 |
| Deb Patterson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| Jules Walters | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
“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 Judiciary.
- First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.