Oregon · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 3948: Relating to unmanned aircraft systems; 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 3948 is a bill introduced in the Oregon House on March 20, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to unmanned aircraft systems; prescribing an effective date. Primary sponsor: Rick Lewis (Republican), Anthony Broadman (Democratic), Jeff Helfrich (Republican). It lists 16 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 penalty for operating an unmanned aircraft system over a critical infrastructure facility that is a correctional facility or youth correction facility. Makes the crime punishable by a maximum of five years' imprisonment, $125,000 fine, or both. Provides that, upon conviction, the court shall order that the unmanned aircraft system be forfeited. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 18
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rick Lewis | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 18 |
| Anthony Broadman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 27 |
| Jeff Helfrich | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 52 |
| Court Boice | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 1 |
| Shelly Davis | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 15 |
| Ed Diehl | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 17 |
| Christine Drazan | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 26 |
| Darcey Edwards | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 31 |
| Darin Harbick | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 12 |
| Vikki Breese Iverson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 59 |
| Bobby Levy | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 58 |
| Virgle Osborne | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 2 |
| Mark Owens | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 60 |
| Werner Reschke | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 55 |
| Anna Scharf | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 23 |
| Alek Skarlatos | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 4 |
| David Smith | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 1 |
| Boomer Wright | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 9 |
| Dwayne Yunker | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 3 |
“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.
- Public Hearing held.
- Referred to Judiciary.
- First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.