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Committee advances creation of task force to remove barriers to jury service
Summary
The committee voted to advance Senate Bill 1175A, establishing a 15-member task force to examine and recommend changes to jury preparation, participation and compensation. The task force will be staffed by the Oregon Judicial Department and report by Dec. 15, 2026.
The House Committee on Judiciary on April 30 advanced Senate Bill 1175A with a due-pass recommendation. The bill establishes a 15-member task force, staffed by the Oregon Judicial Department, to examine barriers to jury service and make recommendations on jury preparation, participation and compensation. The task force is required to submit a report to the chief justice, governor and legislative interim judiciary committees by Dec. 15, 2026.
Committee materials noted the bill takes effect 91 days after adjournment and was reported on the senate floor with 27 ayes and 2 nays. During the work session committee members voted in favor of advancing the bill; a roll call recorded multiple ayes and the chair announced "Motion passes." The committee recorded the measure as having minimal fiscal impact.
Members supporting the bill said it would examine jury-related topics including juror preparation, compensation and participation barriers. The committee advanced the bill without amendment and closed the work session.
