HB 3872 Oregon House · 2025 Regular Session

Relating to conduct of elections; providing that this Act shall be referred to the people for their approval or rejection.

Summary
Makes in-person voting on the date of an election the standard method for conducting an election. Allows an elector to request a ballot that may be voted by mail if the elector is unable to vote in person on the date of the election. Retains vote by mail as the primary method for conducting elections for military and overseas electors and for electors who have a mailing address outside of Oregon. Requires electors to present valid government-issued identification when appearing in-person to vote or when requesting a ballot be sent by mail. Requires all ballots to be returned by the date of an election. Removes a requirement that the state pay postage for ballots returned by mail. Refers the Act to the people for their approval or rejection at the next regular general election.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2025 Last action Jun 28, 2025
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3
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Committee
2
Jun 28, 2025
Lower · Passed
In committee upon adjournment.
lower
Mar 5, 2025
Committee
Referred to Rules.
lower
Feb 27, 2025
Introduced
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
lower
5 primary · 5 co-sponsors

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