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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.
Introduced
Feb 2, 2026
Last Action
Apr 14, 2026
Session
OR 2026R1
Sponsors
0 primary · 0 co
Effective date, April 7, 2026.
Chapter 131, 2026 Laws.
Governor signed.
Speaker signed.
President signed.
Senate concurred in House amendments and repassed bill.
Manning Jr, excused, granted unanimous consent to vote aye.
Third reading. Carried by Chotzen. Passed.
Second reading.
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed B-Engrossed.
Work Session held.
Public Hearing held.
Referred to Rules.
Third reading. Carried by Thatcher, Prozanski. Passed.
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
Carried over to 02-24 by unanimous consent.
Second reading.
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments. (Printed A-Eng.)
Work Session held.
Work Session held.
Public Hearing held.
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
Referred to Judiciary.
SB 1515 was introduced on Feb 2, 2026 in OR session 2026R1. It is currently signed. Most recent action on Apr 14, 2026: Effective date, April 7, 2026..
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Effective date, April 7, 2026.