Our policy team is a constant presence in Salem to pass bills that advance or defend civil liberties and civil rights, and to defeat those that do not. Bookmark this page to stay up to date with our work in the 2019 Legislative Session. Read about our priority bills and sign up to get involved!
The ACLU of Oregon has endorsed the Drug Addiction Treatment and Recovery Act, or Initiative Petition 44 (IP 44). IP 44 significantly changes Oregon’s approach to drugs so more people get help, not arrested.
March 18, 2020
The following is testimony the we and our partners provided today to the state's Special Joint Legislative Committee on Coronavirus Response regarding safety and civil rights for incarcerated Oregonians.
HB 3310 which brings the spirit and intent of the National Voting Rights Act to Oregon, by creating a community driven process for school districts, education se
SB 424 requires Oregon law enforcement agencies to establish mental health wellness policy to address issues related to the mental health and wellness of law enforcement officers.
HB 2303 raises serious privacy concerns, as it would track Oregonians personal health information in a privately-operated, nationwide database (NPLEx), which is accessible to law enforcement without a warrant and does not include adequate privacy protections.
HB 3249 upholds our constitutional rights by ensuring meaningful access to the right of counsel