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HB 2641 Oregon House · 2025 Regular Session

Relating to prior convictions.

Summary
Modifies when a prior conviction is admissible to impeach the character of a witness. [ Limits prior convictions that may be used to calculate the criminal history of a defendant for the purposes of sentencing. ].
Issues: ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeLimits prior convictions used in sentencing, reducing harsh penalties and aligning with criminal justice reform goals to prevent excessive sentencing based on past minor offenses.90% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 13, 2025 Last action Jun 28, 2025
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What changed between versions

Introduced → A-Engrossed · 2 edits
MINOR
This bill updates Oregon's rules on when prior criminal convictions can be used in court to challenge a witness's credibility. It clarifies the specific crimes that qualify for impeachment purposes and maintains the ability to use prior convictions for sentencing calculations.
Scope change
The bill's scope remains focused on evidence rules for prior convictions, with no change to its overall applicability to Oregon courts.
ELIGIBILITY

Removed the requirement that prior convictions used for sentencing calculations must be limited to specific crimes, allowing broader use of prior convictions for sentencing purposes.

TECHNICAL

Updated bill status from 'Introduced' to 'A-Engrossed' to reflect House amendments and final passage.

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Actions timeline

Total actions
8
Key actions
1
Committee
4
Jun 28, 2025
Lower · Passed
In committee upon adjournment.
lower
Apr 16, 2025
Committee
Referred to Rules by order of Speaker.
lower
Apr 16, 2025
Committee
Without recommendation as to passage, with amendments, be printed A-Engrossed, and be referred to Rules.
lower
Jan 17, 2025
Committee
Referred to Judiciary.
lower
Jan 13, 2025
Introduced
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
lower
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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