HB4089

Relating to criminal offenses related to work.

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Oregon HB4089 expands the crime of theft of services to include nonpayment of wages and strengthens penalties for labor contractor violations.

Oregon HB4089 expands the definition of theft of services to include nonpayment of wages, salary, or compensation to employees and independent contractors. It also strengthens penalties for using an unlicensed labor contractor and for using a contractor's license number to deceive the public. The bill mandates criminal background checks for home health and in-home care agencies before hiring or contracting individuals who will have direct contact with clients or patients.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

26 Yea

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2 Nay

RR

2 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 3

8:00 AM

Senate Rules Public Hearing and Work Session

Mar 3

8:00 AM

Senate Rules Public Hearing and Possible Work Session

History

Apr 6

House

Chapter 53, (2026 Laws): Effective date January 1, 2027.

Mar 31

House

Governor signed.

Mar 10

House

Speaker signed.