Oregon · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 3969: Relating to initiating false reports; 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 3969 is a bill introduced in the Oregon House on April 23, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to initiating false reports; prescribing an effective date. Primary sponsor: Boomer Wright (Republican), Darcey Edwards (Republican), Bobby Levy (Republican), Court Boice (Republican). It lists 11 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.
Creates the crime of initiating a false report in the first degree. Punishes by a maximum of 10 years' imprisonment, $250,000 fine, or both. Creates the crime of initiating a false report in the second degree. Punishes by a maximum of five years' imprisonment, $125,000 fine, or both. Renames the crime of initiating a false report to initiating a false report in the third degree. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 13
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boomer Wright | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 9 |
| Darcey Edwards | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 31 |
| Bobby Levy | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 58 |
| Court Boice | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 1 |
| Shelly Davis | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 15 |
| Lucetta Elmer | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 24 |
| David Gomberg | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Darin Harbick | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 12 |
| Cyrus Javadi | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 32 |
| Rick Lewis | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 18 |
| Kevin Mannix | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 21 |
| Emily McIntire | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 56 |
| Todd Nash | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 29 |
| Alek Skarlatos | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 4 |
| Suzanne Weber | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 16 |
“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 Addiction and Community Safety Response.
- First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.