Oregon · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 168: Relating to estates.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 168 is a bill introduced in the Oregon Senate on January 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to estates. Most recent recorded action (May 14, 2025): Effective date, January 1, 2026.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Modifies evidence required to establish parentage in a probate proceeding. Exempts certain specific bequests from the asset limits for simple estates. Restricts application of harmless error provisions to nonelectronic writings that were signed by the decedent or at the decedent's direction. Modifies court procedures regarding discovery when there is a contested issue in a probate proceeding.
Sponsors
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No sponsor recorded in source data. | ||||
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Effective date, January 1, 2026.
- Chapter 34, 2025 Laws.
- Governor signed.
- Speaker signed.
- President signed.
- Third reading. Carried by Andersen. Passed.
- Second reading.
- Recommendation: Do pass.
- Work Session held.
- Public Hearing held.
- Referred to Judiciary.
- First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
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