Oregon House Bill 3198 to study missing, murdered indigenous people

February 4, 2025

Oregon House Bill 3198, sponsored by Rep. Tawna Sanchez, will be heard this afternoon and, if passed, will require the Oregon Department of Justice to study missing and murdered Indigenous people. The study's findings will be submitted to the state Legislature by September 2026. The bill is part of ongoing efforts to address the crisis of violence against Indigenous communities.

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