Relating to the custody of wills.
Summary
Directs Secretary of State to create Oregon Will Bank and Registry. Limits individuals authorized to access information regarding wills in Oregon Will Bank and Registry. Authorizes destruction of wills in Secretary of State's custody after 75 years and publication of notice. Requires certain persons destroying will to register destruction of will with Oregon Will Bank and Registry.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2019
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 26, 2019
Last action Jul 1, 2019
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
3
Key actions
1
Committee
2
Jul 1, 2019
Upper · Passed
In committee upon adjournment.
upper
Feb 26, 2019
Committee
Referred to Judiciary, then Ways and Means.
upper
Feb 26, 2019
Introduced
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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