Oregon · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 572: Relating to the Oregon Racial Justice Act.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 572 is a bill introduced in the Oregon Senate on January 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to the Oregon Racial Justice Act. Primary sponsor: Lew Frederick (Democratic), James Manning (Democratic), Travis Nelson (Democratic). It lists 4 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 a process for challenging a charge, finding of guilt, conviction or sentence, by filing a motion in the trial court or a petition for post-conviction relief, based on evidence that the conviction or sentence was sought, obtained or imposed based on race, ethnicity or national origin. Applies retroactively to specified cases beginning January 1, 2027.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lew Frederick | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| James Manning | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 7 |
| Travis Nelson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44 |
| Wlnsvey Campos | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 18 |
| Farrah Chaichi | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| Mark Gamba | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 41 |
| Jeff Golden | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 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 Judiciary.
- Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.