Relating to limitations on the actions of public employees; and declaring an emergency.

Passed on 4/6/26

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From the Legislature

The Act sets police ID rules and limits the actions of public employees when working with U.S. or out-of-state law enforcement. The Act also allows a person to seek an injunction when the rules are violated. The Act goes into effect when the Governor signs it. (Flesch Readability Score: 62.5). Requires law enforcement agencies to require officers to wear uniforms with specified identifying information. Specifies exceptions. Requires law enforcement agencies to enact policies prohibiting the wearing of facial coverings by officers except in specified circumstances. Prohibits the wearing of facial coverings by law enforcement officers except in specified circumstances. Prohibits employees of state and local law enforcement agencies and other public bodies in this state from participating in certain actions. Directs state and local law enforcement agencies and other public bodies to enact policies prohibiting engagement in certain actions. Provides that volunteers in a civil defense force are agents of a public body for purposes of the Oregon Tort Claims Act. Allows a person harmed by violations of certain provisions to seek an injunction. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

34 Yea

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18 Nay

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8 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 4

3:00 PM

House Judiciary Public Hearing

Feb 11

3:00 PM

House Judiciary Work Session

Feb 16

3:00 PM

House Judiciary Work Session

Feb 25

8:00 AM

Senate Rules Public Hearing

Feb 26

1:00 PM

Senate Rules Work Session

Feb 27

1:00 PM

Senate Rules Work Session