Oregon Legislation

Oregon HB4152 allows military service members who are deployed and cannot attend their wedding in person to get married remotely. This means they can still solemnize their marriage through virtual means if certain conditions are met. The bill aims to support service members in maintaining personal relationships while they are away on duty.

Oregon House Bill 4099 establishes a new task force aimed at addressing the needs of veterans in crisis. This task force is required to report its findings and recommendations to the legislature by September 15, 2026, and will be active until December 31, 2027. The bill is designed to improve support for veterans facing emergencies.

Oregon SB1547 creates a new profession called licensed behavioral health and wellness practitioners. These practitioners are authorized to promote mental health, prevent issues, and provide brief interventions. They must report certain types of abuse and can only use their title if they are licensed. The law will take effect 91 days after the legislative session ends.

Oregon House Bill 4135 designates March 4th of every year as HPV Awareness Day. This day aims to raise awareness about human papillomavirus (HPV) and its health implications. The bill has been passed and is effective immediately.

Oregon House Bill 4025 allows certain public utilities, excluding those that provide electricity or natural gas, to increase their residential rates at any time throughout the year. This change means that these utilities can raise rates specifically between November 1 and March 31. The bill will take effect 91 days after the legislative session ends.

Oregon SB1523 allows tenants to choose not to use online tenant portals or make payments electronically. Landlords must provide alternative options for tenants who request them and cannot force tenants to pay through these digital means. Additionally, while landlords can charge processing fees for credit card payments, they must ensure access to common areas without using a tenant portal.

Oregon HB4024 restricts ticket resellers by requiring them to have the actual ticket or a written agreement to obtain it before they can sell it. This means that resellers cannot sell tickets they do not own or cannot access. The law aims to protect consumers from speculative ticket sales where tickets are sold without the seller having them in hand.

Oregon SB1538 requires schools to accept all students regardless of their immigration status and prohibits discrimination based on immigration or citizenship. It also mandates that school districts create policies and training for staff related to immigration enforcement. The law will take effect on July 1, 2026.

Oregon House Bill 4013 establishes specific federal guidelines that the Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI) must follow when creating rules about how many hours minors can work. This ensures that there is clarity and consistency in the regulations governing youth employment in the state.

Oregon House Bill 4012 directs the Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI) to assess the laws that regulate labor contractors. It requires BOLI to investigate the use of unlicensed labor contractors in construction and submit findings by September 2027. The law will take effect 91 days after the legislative session ends and will expire on January 2, 2028.

Oregon House Bill 4031 allows certain renewable energy facilities to bypass the usual requirement of obtaining a site certificate from the Energy Facility Siting Council. This exemption applies to facilities that produce renewable energy, qualify for specific federal tax credits, and are operational by the end of 2030, provided that construction begins by the end of 2028.

Oregon SB1512 updates the goals of the state's workforce development program to better support job growth. It expands the Prosperity 10,000 Program and requires the Higher Education Coordinating Commission to give grants to local workforce boards. These boards must consider specific factors when allocating funds to organizations that help develop the workforce.

Oregon HB4092 establishes strict standards for child safety systems sold in the state. Retailers must disclose whether these systems meet federal or state Department of Transportation standards. If a retailer fails to comply, consumers can take legal action to seek damages.

Oregon House Bill 4083 requires the Oregon Health Authority to create a system for credentialing behavioral health providers and to set up a centralized portal for processing applications. It allows some licensed behavioral health providers to supervise others with different licenses and aims to reduce administrative burdens for those serving medical assistance recipients. The bill is set to take effect 91 days after the legislative session ends.

Oregon HB4041 updates laws related to public safety and sentencing. It reduces penalties for certain driving offenses and increases penalties for felony fleeing from police under specific conditions. The bill also establishes new procedures for post-conviction relief and adjusts how presentence incarceration credits are applied.

Oregon Senate Bill 1504 allows schools to administer epinephrine using methods other than injections, making it easier to provide emergency treatment for severe allergic reactions. The bill also expands the training requirements for school staff on how to use epinephrine effectively. This aims to improve the safety and health response in schools.

Oregon House Bill 4034 updates the rules for animal rescue organizations. It changes who oversees these organizations, what records they must keep, and how they are licensed. The bill also clarifies that veterinary facilities are not considered animal rescue entities.

Oregon House Bill 4005 establishes a special week in October each year to honor water professionals who work in the state. This week will start on the first Saturday of October and end on the following Sunday. The bill will take effect 91 days after the legislative session ends.

Oregon HB4068 updates the age range for young adults eligible for a specific program in the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) to include those aged 17 to 25. This change is aimed at improving access to residential treatment homes for transition-aged youth. The bill was passed and takes effect immediately due to the declaration of an emergency.

Oregon SB1596 allows time spent learning through play to count as instructional time for students in kindergarten through fifth grade. This means that activities focused on play can be recognized as part of the educational curriculum by the State Board of Education. The bill aims to support a more engaging and effective learning environment for young students.

The bill OR SCR205 officially ends the 2026 regular session of the Eighty-third Legislative Assembly in Oregon. It is a formal declaration that the session is concluding, which is a standard procedure in the legislative process.

Bill OR SCR209 sets specific deadlines for lawmakers to submit their proposals for the 2027 regular session of the Oregon Legislative Assembly. This helps ensure that all legislative measures are organized and ready for discussion in advance of the session.

Oregon Senate Bill 1597 aimed to require electric utilities to inform their customers about the costs associated with storing nuclear waste generated from electricity production. Additionally, energy facility developers would have to disclose these costs to both the utility and the public. The bill did not pass.

Oregon SB1537 aimed to update rules for community college boards. It required board members to have official email addresses posted online and included a student as a nonvoting member. The bill also outlined new procedures for filling board vacancies and required the board to report on its compliance with these changes. However, the bill ultimately failed.