Oregon · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 3585: Relating to strangulation; prescribing an effective date.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 3585 is a bill introduced in the Oregon House on February 18, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to strangulation; prescribing an effective date. Primary sponsor: Annessa Hartman (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.
Increases the penalties for the crime of strangulation constituting a felony. Punishes by a maximum of 10 years' imprisonment, $250,000 fine, or both. Directs the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission to classify the offense as a crime category 8 on the sentencing guidelines grid. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annessa Hartman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 40 |
| Court Boice | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 1 |
| Ken Helm | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| Em Levy | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 53 |
| John Lively | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Susan McLain | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 29 |
| Deb Patterson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| Anna Scharf | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 23 |
“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.