Relating to recreation; declaring an emergency.

Failed on 3/6/26

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From the Legislature

The Act says that an operator may require a person who does recreation to waive some kinds of claims. (Flesch Readability Score: 71.7). [Digest: The Act says that an operator may require a person who does recreation to release the operator from some types of claims. Tells OBDD to study issues for the recreation industry and make a report. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.9).] Provides that an operator may require [an adult] a person who engages in a sport, fitness or recreational activity in various ways to release the operator from claims for ordinary negligence. [Directs the Oregon Business Development Department to study recreation commerce and report to an appropriate committee or interim committee of the Legislative Assembly no later than December 15, 2026.] Declares an emergency, effective on passage.

Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

Senate Committee Do pass with amendments, subsequent referral to Judiciary be rescinded and requesting referral to Rules. (Printed A-Eng.)

5 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Feb 9

8:00 AM

Senate Commerce and General Government Public Hearing

Feb 11

8:00 AM

Senate Commerce and General Government Work Session