Oregon · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 559: Relating to early medical release; declaring an emergency.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 559 is a bill introduced in the Oregon Senate on January 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to early medical release; declaring an emergency. Primary sponsor: Floyd Prozanski (Democratic), Willy Chotzen (Democratic). It lists 2 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.
Requires the State Board of Parole and Post-Prison Supervision to study changes to procedures for the early medical release of adults in custody. Directs the board to submit findings to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to the judiciary not later than September 15, 2026. Sunsets on January 2, 2027. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Floyd Prozanski | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 4 |
| Willy Chotzen | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Anthony Broadman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 27 |
| Thuy Tran | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 45 |
“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 Judiciary.
- Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.