SB1593

Relating to recreation; declaring an emergency.

Failed·3/6/26

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.

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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Senate Committee Do pass with amendments, subsequent referral to Judiciary be rescinded and requesting referral to Rules.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 11

8:00 AM

Senate Commerce and General Government Work Session

Feb 9

8:00 AM

Senate Commerce and General Government Public Hearing

History

Mar 6

Senate

In committee upon adjournment.

Feb 23

Senate

Recommendation: Do pass with amendments, be printed A-Engrossed, subsequent referral to Judiciary be rescinded and be referred to Rules.

Feb 23

Senate

Subsequent referral rescinded by order of the President.