Just days into Oregon’s 35-day legislative session, emotions surrounding Senate Bill 1511 have run high, with prosecutors and crime victims largely testifying against the legislation.
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Would let prosecutors seek stricter sentences for crimes that leave life-long injuries
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – House Republican Deputy Leader Daniel Bonham (R-The Dalles), Senate Republican Assistant Leader Lynn Findley (R-Vale) and voices for the victims of quality-of-life crimes gathered virtually Tuesday to introduce House Bill 2339, also known as Ezra’s Law, in a public hearing before the House Committee on Judiciary.
Together, they offered their unwavering support for the legislation on the grounds that current sentencing procedures are not suitably severe for offenders who rob victims and their families of a future.
“Ezra’s Law” would enable prosecutors to pursue stricter sentencing for criminals who assault and incapacitate victims in ways which decrease their long-term quality of life.