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The measure would clarify that initial classification of ‘‘registrants’’ is based on the risk the person presented at release, sentencing or discharge and would authorize the board, a psychiatric security review board or supervisory authorities to reassess a person’s notification level if the person commits or is charged with certain rule violations while in custody or is arrested or charged with a qualifying crime. The bill also contains an emergency clause making it effective upon passage; sponsors noted it would apply to individuals classified on or after 07/10/2024 and that the Senate approved the bill by a 24-4 vote.

Board Chair John Bailey and Executive Director Dylan Arthur described the board’s longstanding practice and the statute the board has followed. ‘‘The board classifies registered *** offenders, also known as registrants, into 1 of 3 notification levels,’’ Bailey said, noting that the board historically used the Static-99R tool and interpreted the statute to require classification based on the date of release, sentencing or discharge rather than the date of the assessment. Arthur said the Oregon Court of Appeals’ decision in Thompson v. Board of Parole changed that practice by requiring desistance (time offense-free) to be considered at the time of the initial classification, and that SB 1122A would allow the board to return to its prior practice.

John Bailey told the committee that if SB 1122A does not pass, ‘‘the Board will be legally obligated to factor in desistance at the time of initial classification for all registrants, including those moving into Oregon,’’ and that the Thompson decision would require the board to reassess many historic cases. Bailey also said the bill would give the board authority to reclassify a registrant ‘‘if the registrant has committed a ******** motivated rule violation while in custody, has committed a ******** motivated violation of a condition of probation, parole, or post prison supervision, or has been arrested for or charged with a *** crime.’’

Scott Healy, first assistant district attorney in Clackamas County, testified on behalf of the Oregon District Attorneys Association and said the association initially opposed part of the bill but after clarification now ‘‘strongly [supports] both, subsection 1, subsection 2 in the entire bill.’’ Healy said the Static-99R provides consistent information when used to classify people at the time of release and that subsection 2’s allowance to consider in-custody, offense-motivated rule violations ‘‘just makes good common sense.’’

Retired Multnomah County deputy sheriff Lori Kimmel testified in opposition to the bill’s timing and to provisions she said reduce accountability. Kimmel asked why the bill includes an emergency clause and urged lawmakers to wait for the board’s ongoing work group and outstanding appellate cases to conclude. ‘‘This is not a victimless crime,’’ she said, and expressed concern about fiscal impacts and about an appointed board making decisions she believed should have greater public accountability.

Committee members asked clarifying questions about the Static-99R tool, how desistance is represented in the research and the workload implications for the board. Bailey and Arthur said applying the Thompson standard would increase workload because many historic cases likely would need reclassification; they also said the number of immediate reclassifications tied to the timing of rule changes was relatively small because the board had been preparing temporary rules for Thompson referrals. Representative Lewis asked whether the bill would cause any level 3 registrants to be reclassified to lower levels; Bailey replied it would not change the board’s historical practice of classifying on the date of release and that someone initially classified as level 3 would remain ineligible for relief except under limited petition rules.

Chair Croft closed the public hearing and the committee moved on to work sessions on other bills.

The bill’s principal legal citations and background were discussed openly at the hearing: ORS 163A.100 (classification of registrants), ORS 163A.125 (criteria for petitions for relief or reclassification), the Static-99R risk-assessment tool, and the Oregon Court of Appeals decision Thompson v. Board of Parole, which the board said required them to factor desistance at initial classification unless the Legislature amended the statute. The board explicitly stated it was not taking a legislative position and framed SB 1122A as a policy clarification for the Legislature to decide.

No committee action was taken on SB 1122A at the April 28 public hearing; the hearing record closed and the committee proceeded to work sessions on other measures.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","House Committee On Judiciary 04/28/2025 3:00 PM","oneSentenceSummary","The House Committee on Judiciary held a public hearing April 28 on Senate Bill 1122A, which would let the State Board of Parole and Post‑Prison Supervision base initial classification on risk at the time of release and give the board authority to reclassify registrants after certain in‑custody rule violations.","taxTitle","Judiciary, House of Representatives, Committees, Legislative, Oregon","taxId",18092,"location","Oregon","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":46,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6259342,"House Judiciary advances four measures to the floor in April 28 work sessions",482,1888000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3141571-93e18411418ee1789837bd6539a7b70a&start=1406&end=1888","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3141571-93e18411418ee1789837bd6539a7b70a/thumbnail_1406000.jpg","/articles/6259342/Oregon/House-Judiciary-advances-four-measures-to-the-floor-in-April-28-work-sessions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6259342-3583461c2aea105bc8d4934f466e9741/orig.mp4?Expires=1770561934&Signature=RV0QBIYzk2sksOwso-2i25PkqLFYq52ublmvgM9jPo~oiyJaW~NG4kKR9ZqjU0yf~45f~TJICfCwh2UReSUjsx8tdJSVmG1ziZ~QXutdv3LPr78qw-eNzHPNKzkaVMuZYKG1W0d5rjzARG~r8SrlC3-KMzH42kEZgyjy4DYwU~mxj3SiP99U8LmS7AecRhpB-inj3ArjBhKawyWWPWO-rN15BuXigwFWxW2nTQm7haM1-SiGl5tW-yJjDtoIAfz4RnG9TVO5uV3pQfvjDNeySUQJljLgtY2ewgEbl~Y4lVeqSAThtX2dW11aqgnWrujODMQbdsEjI7tYANNVHJQYbw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","After closing the public hearing on SB 1122A, the House Committee on Judiciary conducted work sessions April 28 and voted to advance four measures with due‑pass recommendations to the House floor.

The committee approved the following measures:

- Senate Bill 277 (due‑pass to the floor). Sponsors described SB 277 as allowing a law‑enforcement agency or public body to provide information or enter agreements necessary to effect an international extradition for a person charged with or convicted of a crime in Oregon and for whom a warrant has been issued. Vice Chair Wong moved the bill to the floor; the clerk called the roll and multiple members recorded ‘‘Aye.’’ The motion passed.

- Senate Bill 710A (due‑pass to the floor). The bill authorizes the chief justice of the Oregon Supreme Court to establish minimum continuing‑education requirements for judges in county, circuit, tax court, court of appeals and supreme court, including evidence‑based, trauma‑informed training related to domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking and interpersonal violence. Committee members emphasized that trainings should not lead judges to act as advocates for unrepresented parties and discussed public‑records expectations for training materials. Vice Chair Wong moved SB 710A; the roll call showed multiple ‘‘Aye’’ votes and the motion passed.

- Senate Bill 993 (due‑pass to the floor). Testimony and the committee note described SB 993 as authorizing law enforcement to release booking photos to licensed private investigators. Vice Chair Wong moved the measure; the committee recorded ayes on roll call and the motion passed.

- Senate Joint Memorial 2 (adopted with due‑pass recommendation). SJM 2 urges Congress to enact legislation alleviating the funding crisis in the Crime Victims Fund. The committee voted to advance the memorial; the motion passed on roll call.

Committee members volunteered to carry several measures to the House floor. The committee chair closed the work sessions and reminded members that committee work would conclude no later than 4:00 p.m. the following day.

The committee’s recorded roll calls in the transcript show multiple members voting aye on each motion; the committee clerk read back names during each roll call. The committee did not take final floor action on any of these measures on April 28—the items were recommended to the House floor for further consideration.","In work sessions following the SB 1122A hearing, the House Committee on Judiciary voted to advance SB 277, SB 710A, SB 993 and Senate Joint Memorial 2 to the floor with due‑pass recommendations; committee members discussed training transparency and photo‑release rules during the session.","actionData","errors"]

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House Judiciary holds public hearing on SB 1122A to clarify offender notification timing and reclassification authority

House Judiciary advances four measures to the floor in April 28 work sessions