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  • Bill – 2026-028 –

    Summary:

    Oregon Ballot Initiative IP 28 – “People for the Elimination of Animal Cruelty Exemptions (PEACE) Act” would amend Title 16 (Crimes & Punishments), Chapter 167 (Offenses Against General Welfare and Animals) of Oregon Revised Statutes to remove the current exemptions that allow for the inhumane and unnecessary abuse, neglect, and assault of animals.

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    PETITION FILED IN OCTOBER 2023 – 142,784 SIGNATURES SUBMITTED BEFORE 7/2/26 DEADLINE (117,173 NEEDED TO QUALIFY FOR NOVEMBER 2026 BALLOT) – ONLY 80% OF SIGNATURES DEEMED VALID IN 1ST STATISTICAL SAMPLING BY SECY OF STATE (82% THRESHOLD) – ONLY 75% OF SIGNATURES DEEMED VALID IN 2ND STATISTICAL SAMPLING – DOES NOT QUALIFY FOR NOVEMBER 2026 BALLOT

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