Oregon · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 640: Relating to crime victims who are under 18 years of age.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 640 is a bill introduced in the Oregon Senate on January 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to crime victims who are under 18 years of age. Primary sponsor: Daniel Bonham, Sara Gelser Blouin (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.
Modifies the types of familial relationships involved in a manner of committing rape in the first degree and sodomy in the first degree. Adds a manner of committing unlawful sexual penetration in the first degree when there is a specified familial relationship between the defendant and the victim. Provides that sexual abuse in the second degree is a level eight offense on the sentencing guidelines when there is a specified familial relationship between the defendant and the victim. Increases the victim age below which assault and strangulation constitute felony offenses.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Bonham | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Sara Gelser Blouin | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 8 |
“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.