Oregon House Bill 4157
Session 2026R1
Relating to hearsay; and prescribing an effective date.
Became Law
Signed by Governor on Mar 31, 2026
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill Number
4157
State
Oregon
Session
2026R1
Sarah McDonald
Cosponsor
Motion Text
Third reading. Carried by Tran. Passed.
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Gregory Smith
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Summary
Provides that certain hearsay statements related to certain sex crimes are not inadmissible in evidence, even though the declarant is available as a witness. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
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03/31/2026
House
Governor signed.
03/05/2026
Senate
President signed.
03/04/2026
House
Speaker signed.
03/03/2026
Senate
Third reading. Carried by Taylor. Passed.
03/02/2026
Senate
Carried over to 03-03 by unanimous consent.
02/27/2026
Senate
Second reading.
02/27/2026
Senate
Recommendation: Do pass.
02/25/2026
Senate
Work Session held.
02/23/2026
Senate
Public Hearing and Work Session held.
02/20/2026
Senate
Referred to Judiciary.
02/20/2026
Senate
First reading. Referred to President's desk.
02/19/2026
House
Vote explanation(s) filed by Chaichi.
02/19/2026
House
Third reading. Carried by Tran. Passed.
02/19/2026
House
Rules suspended. Without objection, carry over to February 20, 2026 rescinded.
02/19/2026
House
Rules suspended. Carried over to February 20, 2026 Calendar.
02/18/2026
House
Rules suspended. Carried over to February 19, 2026 Calendar.
02/17/2026
House
Second reading.
02/17/2026
House
Recommendation: Do pass.
02/16/2026
House
Work Session held.
02/09/2026
House
Public Hearing held.
02/02/2026
House
Referred to Judiciary.
02/02/2026
House
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
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Record Created
Jan 29, 2026 7:15:58 PM
Record Updated
Apr 1, 2026 2:54:24 AM