Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateOregonIntroduced
SB 1594: Relating to immigration; and declaring an emergency.
Kayse Jama
SB 1594 status: Introduced — Effective date, March 31, 2026 (updated Apr 6, 2026).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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What this bill does
Official summary alongside an AI-generated read on where it stands and why.
Overall Score
73OUT OF 100
Score:73/100 civic fit
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 40/100
Constitutionality85%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
Bill summary
What changes
The bill mandates that the Oregon Department of Justice must consult with the Office of Immigrant and Refugee Advancement when creating or revising model policies that restrict immigration enforcement activities at public facilities.
Who is affected
The Oregon Department of Justice, the Office of Immigrant and Refugee Advancement, and immigrant populations utilizing public facilities.
Requirements and enforcement
The DOJ must formally engage the Office of Immigrant and Refugee Advancement during the policy-making process for immigration enforcement guidance.
Costs and funding
Not stated in the available source.
When it takes effect
Effective on passage as an emergency measure.
Potential benefits
Improves institutional coordination, ensures diverse expert input on immigration-related policies, and aims to protect immigrant access to public spaces.
Risks and tradeoffs
Potential for bureaucratic delay and reliance on advisory input that may not be binding.
What is still unknown
The specific definition of 'public facilities' covered by these policies and the degree to which recommendations from the Office of Immigrant and Refugee Advancement are adopted.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Society
Positive outlook
75%
Benefits
- Increases protections for immigrant populations at public sites
- Ensures specialized input in policy formation
- Promotes safer access to state-provided public services
Risks
- Depends on DOJ willingness to incorporate feedback
- Does not override federal immigration enforcement authority
- May create gaps between policy and ground-level execution
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
Positive outlook
70%
Benefits
- Mandates inter-agency consultation for policy development
- Requires DOJ to involve specialized immigrant advocacy offices
- Formalizes the review process for enforcement model policies
Risks
- Adds administrative burden to policy review cycles
- Consultation requirements may lead to policy delays
- Lacks mandatory outcome requirements for consultation
Public Health & Safety
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
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How trustworthy & consequential it is
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Source
OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
Information is limited or incomplete.
Analysis basis
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Analysis scope
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