SB 1515 Oregon Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Relating to wrongful convictions; and declaring an emergency.

Summary
Modifies provisions relating to petitions for compensation for wrongful conviction. Creates a new post-conviction relief petition process when a person has a conviction that is based on scientific expert testimony, scientific expert evidence or scientific expert opinion derived from specified discredited forensic science disciplines. Sunsets the new petition process on January 2, 2031. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
Mar 2026
House Passage
Mar 2026
Signed into Law
Apr 2026
Introduced Feb 2, 2026 Signed Apr 7, 2026
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What changed between versions

B-Engrossed Enrolled · 4 edits · Mar 10, 2026
MODERATE
The bill was finalized and printed as an Enrolled version, removing the summary digest and editorial notes while adding specific procedural rules for subpoenaing victims and clarifying how victims can participate in hearings.
Scope change
The bill's substantive scope regarding wrongful conviction compensation remains unchanged, but the text now includes new rules for victim subpoenas and electronic testimony.
TECHNICAL

Removed the 'SUMMARY' section and editor's notes that explained the bill's purpose and readability score, as these are no longer needed in the final enrolled version.

REQUIREMENT

Added new requirements for courts to grant subpoenas to victims, ensuring the testimony is relevant before being compelled.

Added a requirement that petitioners must notify victims of their identity and rights before contacting them for interviews.

ENFORCEMENT

Added provisions allowing courts to permit victims to testify via electronic transmission (like telephone or video) if they request no personal contact with the petitioner.

Floor votes · Senate Feb 24, 2026 · House Mar 5, 2026

How they voted

281
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 30
Feb 24, 2026
D Democratic18
18 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican12
10 Yea 1 Nay 1
83% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
23
Key actions
8
Committee
4
Apr 7, 2026
Signed into law
Governor signed.
upper
Mar 10, 2026
Lower · Passed
Speaker signed.
lower
Mar 10, 2026
Upper · Passed
President signed.
upper
Mar 6, 2026
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred in House amendments and repassed bill.
upper
Mar 5, 2026
Lower · Passed
Third reading. Carried by Chotzen. Passed.
lower
Mar 3, 2026
Lower · Passed
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed B-Engrossed.
lower
Feb 25, 2026
Committee
Referred to Rules.
lower
Feb 24, 2026
Introduced
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
lower
Feb 24, 2026
Upper · Passed
Third reading. Carried by Thatcher, Prozanski. Passed.
upper
Feb 19, 2026
Upper · Passed
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments. (Printed A-Eng.)
upper
Feb 2, 2026
Committee
Referred to Judiciary.
upper
Feb 2, 2026
Introduced
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
upper
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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