HB2323 prohibits knowingly communicating false statements regarding elections, including by electronic or telephonic means, with intent to mislead electors about date of election, deadline for delivering ballot, voter registration deadline, method of registering to vote, locations at which elector may deposit ballot, qualifications of electors or voter registration status within 30 days of primary election or special election or within 60 days of general election. Violations of this legislation may lead to a fine of $10,000
The Oregon State Senate passed HB2323 on June 3, 2021 by a vote of 26 to 3. We have assigned pluses to the nays because this legislation is another step towards regulating an individuals free speech. No one should be punished or fined for expressing their constitutional rights.