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OR SB658

OR SB658
Relating to sexual assault in correctional facilities; declaring an emergency.


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Introduced
02/01/2017
In Committee
02/06/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
07/07/2017

Introduced Session

2017 Legislative Measures

Bill Summary

Directs Department of Corrections to conduct study on sexual assault within women's correctional facilities and to report to interim committees of Legislative Assembly related to judiciary on or before February 1, 2018. Requires appointing authority to dismiss department or Oregon Corrections Enterprises employee convicted of sex crime committed against inmate or other employee. Requires department to adopt policy for reduction and prevention of sexual abuse and sexual harassment, and to publish policy on Internet website. Declares emergency, effective on passage.

AI Summary

This bill directs the Oregon Department of Corrections to conduct a study on sexual assault in women's correctional facilities and report the results to the state legislature by February 1, 2018. It also requires the Department to dismiss any employee convicted of a sex crime against an inmate or another employee, and to adopt a policy for reducing and preventing sexual abuse and harassment in its facilities, which it must publish online. The bill declares an emergency and takes effect immediately upon passage.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

In committee upon adjournment. (on 07/07/2017)

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