Legislation

Our policy team is a constant presence in Salem and local municipalities to pass bills that advance or defend civil liberties and civil rights, and to defeat those that do not. In addition to our mission to defend and advance civil liberties and civil rights, we are committed to:

Making progress towards achieving a decolonized workspace and culture through a shift in language and centering indigenous sovereignty in internal and external work;
Prioritizing and holding ourselves accountable to the organization’s values of anti-Black racism, equity, and racial justice education and reflection;
Leading with race and centering those most directly impacted by racism and white supremacy in policy decisions, including but not limited to BIPOC/BIWOC communities, immigrants and refugees, people with varying abilities, LGBTQ communities, and people experiencing poverty or other socio-economic injustices.

Filter Legislation

Oppose the Bill That Would Incentivize Selling Private Medical Records - OPPOSE SB 703 (2019)

We oppose Senate Bill 703 -- a trojan horse for for-profit companies preying on private medical information.

February 19, 2019

Internet of Things - Protect Consumer Data and Privacy - HB 2395 (2019)

HB 2395 is a common-sense approach to ensuring that Oregonians can trust that the information collected by digital devices is secure from data breaches and hackers. Oregonians should not have to choose between using the Internet and Internet-connected devices and protecting their information.

February 19, 2019

Improve Oregon's Post-Conviction DNA Testing Statute - SB 321 (2019)

Senate Bill 321 would improve Oregon's post-conviction DNA statute, enabling justice for the wrongfully convicted, victims, and the people of Oregon.

February 11, 2019

Reduce the Cost of Telephone Services For People Incarcerated in Oregon - SB 498 (2019)

Senate Bill 498 prohibits jails and prisons from receiving money from the excessive fees placed on phone calls made by incarcerated people in Oregon. This is a commonsense way to reduce the cost of communication with the outside world, which is crucial to their health well-being.

February 6, 2019

Provide Access to the Flu Shot For People Incarcerated in Oregon - SB 488 (2019)

Senate Bill 488 requires access to an annual flu shot for individuals incarcerated in Oregon's prisons. Providing the flu vaccine to all incarcerated Oregonians is both cost effective and a humane way to avoid senseless death and suffering.

February 6, 2019

Adi's Act: Require School Districts to Adopt Suicide Prevention Policy - SB 52 (2019)

Senate Bill 52 requires school districts to adopt a policy on student suicide prevention. Every student should feel safe, supported, and affirmed at school.

February 6, 2019