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SB 170 Oregon Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Relating to assaults in the workplace.

Summary
] [ Requires the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission to study workplace assault convictions and sentences. Directs the commission to submit findings to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to the judiciary not later than September 15, 2026. ] [ Sunsets on January 2, 2027. ] Increases the offense level of assault in the fourth degree when the defendant commits the assault against a victim performing official duties as part of the victim's employment and has certain prior convictions for assault in the workplace. Punishes by a maximum of five years' imprisonment, $125,000 fine, or both.
Issues: ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeIncreases offense level for assaults on officials performing duties, expanding criminalization and raising sentencing severity per bill's direct language.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill increases penalties for assaulting workers during employment, directly enhancing workplace safety protections for laborers.90% confidence
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
May 2025
Senate Passage
Jun 2025
House Passage
Jun 2025
Signed into Law
Jun 2025
Introduced Jan 13, 2025 Signed Jun 16, 2025
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What changed between versions

A-Engrossed → Enrolled · 4 edits · Jun 16, 2025
MODERATE
The bill was finalized in enrolled form with minor formatting updates and signature blocks added. The substantive policy content regarding workplace assault penalties remains unchanged from the A-Engrossed version, including the felony enhancement for repeat offenders assaulting employees.
Scope change
No substantive change to the bill's scope or applicability; only formatting and signature documentation were added for final passage.
TECHNICAL

Added signature blocks for Senate, House, and Governor approval with dates in March and June 2025.

Added 'Enrolled' header and Senate Interim Rule 213.28 printing notice indicating neutral position.

Removed 'A-Engrossed' header and summary section explaining the bill's purpose.

Replaced 'A-Eng. SB 170' with 'Enrolled Senate Bill 170 (SB 170-A)' to indicate final version.

Floor votes · Senate Mar 13, 2025 · House Jun 4, 2025

How they voted

29–0
Passed
Total votes 29
Mar 13, 2025
D Democratic17
17 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican12
12 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
23
Key actions
7
Committee
4
Jun 16, 2025
Signed into law
Governor signed.
upper
Jun 9, 2025
Lower · Passed
Speaker signed.
lower
Jun 9, 2025
Upper · Passed
President signed.
upper
Jun 4, 2025
Introduced
Vote explanation(s) filed by Chaichi, Chotzen.
lower
Jun 4, 2025
Lower · Passed
Third reading. Carried by Kropf. Passed.
lower
May 29, 2025
Lower · Passed
Recommendation: Do pass.
lower
Mar 14, 2025
Committee
Referred to Judiciary.
lower
Mar 13, 2025
Introduced
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
lower
Mar 13, 2025
Upper · Passed
Third reading. Carried by Prozanski. Passed.
upper
Mar 10, 2025
Upper · Passed
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments. (Printed A-Eng.)
upper
Jan 17, 2025
Committee
Referred to Judiciary.
upper
Jan 13, 2025
Introduced
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
upper
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

No sponsor information available.