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Panel hears bill to clarify that telling someone their rights is not a crime
Summary
Senate Bill 1191A would bar charging someone with obstruction or interference for informing another person about civil or constitutional rights. Supporters said the bill protects 'know your rights' education; opponents warned of conflicts with federal law. The committee closed the public hearing without a committee vote.
The House Committee on Judiciary on April 30 heard testimony on Senate Bill 1191A, which would exclude from certain Oregon criminal statutes the act of informing another person of their civil and constitutional rights.
Sponsor Sen. James I. Manning Jr. said the bill is about protecting speech that advises people of their rights during encounters with law enforcement. "This bill is simply something of…
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