Oregon SB1593 allows operators to require participants to waive claims for ordinary negligence and mandates a study on recreation commerce.

Oregon SB1593 allows operators of recreational activities to require participants aged 18 and older to release them from claims of ordinary negligence. It prohibits requiring releases for claims of greater than ordinary negligence. The Oregon Business Development Department must study recreation commerce, quantifying economic benefits and assessing industry needs, reporting by December 15, 2026. The bill declares an emergency and takes effect upon passage.

Oregon SB1593 allows operators to require participants to waive claims for ordinary negligence and mandates a study on recreation commerce.

Oregon SB1593 allows operators of recreational activities to require participants aged 18 and older to release them from claims of ordinary negligence. It prohibits requiring releases for claims of greater than ordinary negligence. The Oregon Business Development Department must study recreation commerce, quantifying economic benefits and assessing industry needs, reporting by December 15, 2026. The bill declares an emergency and takes effect upon passage.