Oregon · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 328: Relating to the destruction of animals by animal shelters.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 328 is a bill introduced in the Oregon Senate on January 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to the destruction of animals by animal shelters. Primary sponsor: Kayse Jama (Democratic). 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.
Prohibits an animal shelter from destroying a dog or cat on the basis of a lack of space for housing the dog or cat. Provides an exception if an animal has a terminal illness or severe injury. Instructs animal shelters to annually report on the destruction of animals. Instructs the State Department of Agriculture to annually report to committees or interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to animals on the destruction of animals by animal shelters.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kayse Jama | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
“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 Housing and Development.
- Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.