ORS 127.995: Penalties.
Edition: 2025 EditionEffective: 2026-01-01Last verified: 2026-09-07
(1) It shall be a Class A felony for a person without authorization of the principal to willfully alter, forge, conceal or destroy an instrument, the reinstatement or revocation of an instrument or any other evidence or document reflecting the principal’s desires and interests, with the intent and effect of causing a withholding or withdrawal of life-sustaining procedures or of artificially administered nutrition and hydration which hastens the death of the principal. (2) Except as provided in subsection (1) of this section, it shall be a Class A misdemeanor for a person without authorization of the principal to willfully alter, forge, conceal or destroy an instrument, the reinstatement or revocation of an instrument, or any other evidence or document reflecting the principal’s desires and interests with the intent or effect of affecting a health care decision. [Formerly 127.585] _______________
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- ORS 127.505: Definitions for ORS 127.505 to 127.660.
- ORS 127.560: Provisions not exclusive; effect of provisions on civil and criminal liability of health care representative and provider.
- ORS 127.570: Mercy killing; suicide.
- ORS 127.575: Instrument presumed valid.
- ORS 127.660: Short title.
- ORS 127.737: Certain other laws applicable to declaration.
Official source: https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/bills_laws/ors/ors127.html