Oregon · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 1579: Relating to false reports of child abuse; prescribing an effective date.
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 1579 is a bill introduced in the Oregon Senate on February 2, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to false reports of child abuse; prescribing an effective date. Primary sponsor: Kim Thatcher (Republican), James Manning (Democratic), Court Boice (Republican). It lists 9 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 7, 2026): 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.
Modifies the offense of making a false report of child abuse. Punishes a first offense by a maximum of six months' imprisonment, $2,500 fine, or both. Punishes a second offense by a maximum of 364 days' imprisonment, $6,250 fine, or both. Punishes a third or subsequent offense by a maximum of five years' imprisonment, $125,000 fine, or both. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kim Thatcher | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 11 |
| James Manning | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 7 |
| Court Boice | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 1 |
| Matt Bunch | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 51 |
| Darin Harbick | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 12 |
| Cedric Hayden | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 6 |
| Bobby Levy | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 58 |
| Floyd Prozanski | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 4 |
| Anna Scharf | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 23 |
| Gregory Smith | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| David Smith | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 1 |
| 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.
- Referred to Rules.
- First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
- Third reading. Carried by Thatcher. Passed.
- Second reading.
- Recommendation: Do pass.
- Work Session held.
- Public Hearing held.
- Referred to Judiciary.
- Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.