Closing Out the 2023 Legislative Session

After six eventful months, the 2023 legislative session is over. During the session, we were deeply engaged with the legislative process. We worked alongside legal counsel and legislators to review and craft legislation, actively tracked over 50 bills, and watched hours of committee work sessions. We consulted legislative staff about communications, drafting and providing talking […]

2023 Legislative Session Produces Some Pro-Life Victories

Salem, Ore.—The 2023 legislative session adjourned sine die the afternoon of Sunday, June 25. The session was dominated by the longest walkout in Oregon’s history, which occurred partly in response to extreme abortion bills like House Bill 2002. As a result of the extended denial of quorum, pro-life senators secured significant concessions. “We’re proud of […]

Pro-Life Senators Secure Substantial Concessions

Salem, OR—On June 15, 2023, the Oregon Senate passed an amended House Bill 2002. Senate Republicans reached an agreement to end their six-week walkout and restart the legislative session. After more than a month of the Senate being unable to conduct floor business, Democrats agreed to a number of concessions on key legislation. Initiated in […]

Support Our Pro-Life Senators

Oregon’s pro-life state senators are steadfastly advocating for the protection of the most vulnerable members of our society. As proponents of dangerous bills like House Bill 2002 attempt to expand abortion rights without any willingness to engage in dialogue, these pro-life legislators find themselves left with one course of action: walking out. This decision ensures […]

Senate Committee Holds Hearing on Resolution to Enshrine Abortion in Oregon Constitution

Salem, Ore.—The Senate Committee on Rules held a public hearing on Senate Joint Resolution 33, which seeks to enshrine abortion rights in the Oregon State Constitution. If enacted, the resolution would likely reinforce the current laws in Oregon that allow abortion for any reason until birth.Oregon Right to Life executive director Lois Anderson testified that, […]