On Monday morning the House Judiciary Committee will hold a public hearing for HB 2572. This bill “Modifies definition of “civil disorder” for crime of unlawful paramilitary activity; creates civil action for persons injured as a result of another person engaging in paramilitary activity.” The one amendment offered so far (which replaces the entire bill)“Repeals ORS 166.660 in its entirety and creates new crime of unlawful paramilitary activity; seeks to clarify definition of “private paramilitary organization;” seeks to clarify elements of crime of unlawful paramilitary activity…” The amendment no longer mentions “civil disorder.” Now it’s all about “paramilitary activity.” The...
