Oregon
2026 Legislative Measures·302 bills·Adjourned March 9, 2026
Track legislation moving through Oregon. Browse 302 bills and resolutions during the 2026 Legislative Measures, each with a plain-language summary, current status from introduction to enactment, sponsors, and voting history.
Bills
Creates an exception to needing a site certificate from EFSC. (Flesch Readability Score: 61.3). Exempts an energy facility from needing a site certificate from the Energy Facility Siting Council if the energy facility produces power from a renewable energy source, qualifies for certain federal renewable energy tax credits and is placed in service on or before December 31, 2030, or a date allowed by exception and a local land use application for the facility is submitted [construction begins] on or before December 31, 2028. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Creates an exception to needing a site certificate from EFSC. (Flesch Readability Score: 61.3). Exempts an energy facility from needing a site certificate from the Energy Facility Siting Council if the energy facility produces power from a renewable energy source, qualifies for certain federal renewable energy tax credits and is placed in service on or before December 31, 2030, or a date allowed by exception and a local land use application for the facility is submitted [construction begins] on or before December 31, 2028. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
The Act changes a definition for places that rescue animals. The Act changes the agency that oversees places that rescue animals. The Act changes the records that the places have to keep. The Act makes changes related to licensing the places. (Flesch Readability Score: 66.4). [Digest: The Act changes the agency that oversees places that rescue animals. The Act changes the records that the places have to keep. The Act makes changes related to licensing the places. (Flesch Readability Score: 70.8).] Revises the definition of "animal rescue entity." Provides that veterinary facilities do not qualify as animal rescue entities for purposes of regulating animal rescue entities. Directs the State Department of Agriculture to enforce provisions related to regulating animal rescue entities. Makes changes related to recordkeeping and licensing requirements for animal rescue entities. Removes the impoundment of animals as a civil penalty for a violation of provisions related to animal rescue entities.
The Act changes a definition for places that rescue animals. The Act changes the agency that oversees places that rescue animals. The Act changes the records that the places have to keep. The Act makes changes related to licensing the places. (Flesch Readability Score: 66.4). [Digest: The Act changes the agency that oversees places that rescue animals. The Act changes the records that the places have to keep. The Act makes changes related to licensing the places. (Flesch Readability Score: 70.8).] Revises the definition of "animal rescue entity." Provides that veterinary facilities do not qualify as animal rescue entities for purposes of regulating animal rescue entities. Directs the State Department of Agriculture to enforce provisions related to regulating animal rescue entities. Makes changes related to recordkeeping and licensing requirements for animal rescue entities. Removes the impoundment of animals as a civil penalty for a violation of provisions related to animal rescue entities.
The Act establishes a program to provide a free book each month to certain children. (Flesch Readability Score: 67.5). Establishes the Oregon Imagination Library Program to provide a free book each month to eligible children, encourage children to develop a love of reading and learning and improve school readiness, third-grade reading proficiency and high school graduation rates. Directs the Department of Early Learning and Care to implement and administer the program. Authorizes the Early Learning Council, in consultation with the department, to adopt rules necessary to implement the program. Establishes the Oregon Imagination Library Account within the department for purposes of funding the program.
The Act establishes a program to provide a free book each month to certain children. (Flesch Readability Score: 67.5). Establishes the Oregon Imagination Library Program to provide a free book each month to eligible children, encourage children to develop a love of reading and learning and improve school readiness, third-grade reading proficiency and high school graduation rates. Directs the Department of Early Learning and Care to implement and administer the program. Authorizes the Early Learning Council, in consultation with the department, to adopt rules necessary to implement the program. Establishes the Oregon Imagination Library Account within the department for purposes of funding the program.
Says that a person may not sell or offer for sale a child safety system unless the system meets certain standards. Says that the person must disclose whether the system meets the standards. (Flesch Readability Score: 69.5). Prohibits a retailer from knowingly selling or offering for sale, and a retail platform operator from knowingly permitting a retailer to advertise or offer for sale, a child safety system that does not comply with federal standards or standards the Department of Transportation adopts by rule. [Requires a retailer to disclose clearly and conspicuously in any advertisement or offer for a child safety system whether the child safety system complies with federal standards or standards the Department of Transportation adopts by rule.] Prohibits a retail platform operator from permitting a retailer to advertise or offer for sale a child safety system unless the retailer affirmatively discloses to the retail platform operator whether the child safety system complies with federal standards or standards the Department of Transportation adopts by rule. [Punishes] Provides for a private right of action to enforce a violation of, or failure to comply with, the requirements and prohibitions set forth in the Act, allowing a recovery of the greater of the plaintiff's actual damages or statutory damages of $500 after allowing for a period of 30 days to cure the violation or failure to comply. [as an unlawful practice under the Unlawful Trade Practices Act.].
Says that a person may not sell or offer for sale a child safety system unless the system meets certain standards. Says that the person must disclose whether the system meets the standards. (Flesch Readability Score: 69.5). Prohibits a retailer from knowingly selling or offering for sale, and a retail platform operator from knowingly permitting a retailer to advertise or offer for sale, a child safety system that does not comply with federal standards or standards the Department of Transportation adopts by rule. [Requires a retailer to disclose clearly and conspicuously in any advertisement or offer for a child safety system whether the child safety system complies with federal standards or standards the Department of Transportation adopts by rule.] Prohibits a retail platform operator from permitting a retailer to advertise or offer for sale a child safety system unless the retailer affirmatively discloses to the retail platform operator whether the child safety system complies with federal standards or standards the Department of Transportation adopts by rule. [Punishes] Provides for a private right of action to enforce a violation of, or failure to comply with, the requirements and prohibitions set forth in the Act, allowing a recovery of the greater of the plaintiff's actual damages or statutory damages of $500 after allowing for a period of 30 days to cure the violation or failure to comply. [as an unlawful practice under the Unlawful Trade Practices Act.].
Allows learning by playing to count towards time required by the State Board of Education. (Flesch Readability Score: 61.8). Directs the State Board of Education to allow play-based learning to be considered instructional time for students in kindergarten through grade five.
Allows learning by playing to count towards time required by the State Board of Education. (Flesch Readability Score: 61.8). Directs the State Board of Education to allow play-based learning to be considered instructional time for students in kindergarten through grade five.
Allows for the use of epinephrine in schools by means other than shots. (Flesch Readability Score: 76.5). Allows for the provision of epinephrine in schools by methods other than injections. Broadens the training requirements related to the administration of epinephrine.
Allows for the use of epinephrine in schools by means other than shots. (Flesch Readability Score: 76.5). Allows for the provision of epinephrine in schools by methods other than injections. Broadens the training requirements related to the administration of epinephrine.
Says what a person must tell a resident before selling or leasing a solar energy system to the resident. Says what must be in a contract for a sale or lease of a solar energy system. (Flesch Readability Score: 64.0). Requires a solar energy contractor or person that installs a solar energy system to have a license appropriate for the scope of work the solar energy contractor or person will perform. Specifies disclosures required in purchase agreements, lease agreements and power purchase agreements related to solar energy systems. Specifies elements and provisions that an installation contract for a solar energy system must have. Prohibits deceptive statements concerning the provisions of an installation contract. Punishes a violation or a failure to comply with the provisions of the Act as an unlawful practice under the Unlawful Trade Practices Act. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Says what a person must tell a resident before selling or leasing a solar energy system to the resident. Says what must be in a contract for a sale or lease of a solar energy system. (Flesch Readability Score: 64.0). Requires a solar energy contractor or person that installs a solar energy system to have a license appropriate for the scope of work the solar energy contractor or person will perform. Specifies disclosures required in purchase agreements, lease agreements and power purchase agreements related to solar energy systems. Specifies elements and provisions that an installation contract for a solar energy system must have. Prohibits deceptive statements concerning the provisions of an installation contract. Punishes a violation or a failure to comply with the provisions of the Act as an unlawful practice under the Unlawful Trade Practices Act. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Says a reseller may not offer or resell a ticket unless the reseller has or can get the ticket. (Flesch Readability Score: 62.8). Prohibits a reseller or person affiliated with a reseller from offering for resale or engaging in a resale of an admission ticket unless the reseller or person affiliated with the reseller has actual or constructive possession of the admission ticket or explicit authorization in a written contract to obtain the admission ticket from an operator, a ticket seller or a person the operator or ticket seller authorized to purchase the admission ticket in an initial sale. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Says a reseller may not offer or resell a ticket unless the reseller has or can get the ticket. (Flesch Readability Score: 62.8). Prohibits a reseller or person affiliated with a reseller from offering for resale or engaging in a resale of an admission ticket unless the reseller or person affiliated with the reseller has actual or constructive possession of the admission ticket or explicit authorization in a written contract to obtain the admission ticket from an operator, a ticket seller or a person the operator or ticket seller authorized to purchase the admission ticket in an initial sale. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
The Act tells the CCB to work with BOLI to carry out a targeted assessment initiative. The Act becomes law 91 days after sine die. (Flesch Readability Score: 68.9). [Digest: This Act tells BOLI to study the laws that govern labor contractors. (Flesch Readability Score: 67.7).] [Requires the Bureau of Labor and Industries to study the adequacy of the statutory provisions governing labor contractors. Directs the bureau to submit findings to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to labor and business no later than September 15, 2027.] Directs the Construction Contractors Board to consult and collaborate with the Bureau of Labor and Industries to carry out a targeted assessment initiative to observe and collect information regarding the use of services of unlicensed labor contractors and unlicensed construction labor contractors at construction job sites. Requires the board and the bureau to report on the operation and outcomes of the targeted assessment initiative to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to business and labor no later than October 1, 2027. Sunsets on January 2, 2028. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
The Act tells the CCB to work with BOLI to carry out a targeted assessment initiative. The Act becomes law 91 days after sine die. (Flesch Readability Score: 68.9). [Digest: This Act tells BOLI to study the laws that govern labor contractors. (Flesch Readability Score: 67.7).] [Requires the Bureau of Labor and Industries to study the adequacy of the statutory provisions governing labor contractors. Directs the bureau to submit findings to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to labor and business no later than September 15, 2027.] Directs the Construction Contractors Board to consult and collaborate with the Bureau of Labor and Industries to carry out a targeted assessment initiative to observe and collect information regarding the use of services of unlicensed labor contractors and unlicensed construction labor contractors at construction job sites. Requires the board and the bureau to report on the operation and outcomes of the targeted assessment initiative to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to business and labor no later than October 1, 2027. Sunsets on January 2, 2028. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
The Act lets deployed people get married even if they cannot be there in person if certain criteria are met. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.6). Modifies provisions regarding solemnization of marriage to permit deployed service members to be married remotely. .
The Act lets deployed people get married even if they cannot be there in person if certain criteria are met. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.6). Modifies provisions regarding solemnization of marriage to permit deployed service members to be married remotely. .
The Act tells some health insurers, OEBB and PEBB to pay for some cancer screenings and exams. (Flesch Readability Score: 80.0). [Digest: The Act tells health insurers to pay for some cancer screenings and exams. (Flesch Readability Score: 76.5).] Prohibits cost-sharing on certain health insurance, Oregon Educators Benefit Board and Public Employees' Benefit Board coverage of cervical cancer screenings and follow-up examinations.
The Act tells some health insurers, OEBB and PEBB to pay for some cancer screenings and exams. (Flesch Readability Score: 80.0). [Digest: The Act tells health insurers to pay for some cancer screenings and exams. (Flesch Readability Score: 76.5).] Prohibits cost-sharing on certain health insurance, Oregon Educators Benefit Board and Public Employees' Benefit Board coverage of cervical cancer screenings and follow-up examinations.
The Act specifies which federal rules BOLI must use when adopting rules that set work hour limits for minors. (Flesch Readability Score: 62.8). Clarifies which federal rules apply to the scope of the rulemaking authority of the Bureau of Labor and Industries regarding rules that govern the hours a minor can work.
The Act specifies which federal rules BOLI must use when adopting rules that set work hour limits for minors. (Flesch Readability Score: 62.8). Clarifies which federal rules apply to the scope of the rulemaking authority of the Bureau of Labor and Industries regarding rules that govern the hours a minor can work.
The Act makes a new profession called a licensed behavioral health and wellness practitioner. The Act says what the licensee can do. The Act also says that the licensee has to report some kinds of abuse. (Flesch Readability Score: 67.7). Authorizes the Oregon Board of Psychology to issue a license to practice behavioral health promotion, prevention and brief intervention to a qualified applicant. Defines the "practice of behavioral health promotion, prevention and brief intervention" and "licensed behavioral health and wellness practitioner." Prohibits a person from using the title "licensed behavioral health and wellness practitioner" without a license. Creates a licensed behavioral health and wellness practitioner-client privilege for certain communications. Requires a licensed behavioral health and wellness practitioner to report certain types of abuse. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
The Act makes a new profession called a licensed behavioral health and wellness practitioner. The Act says what the licensee can do. The Act also says that the licensee has to report some kinds of abuse. (Flesch Readability Score: 67.7). Authorizes the Oregon Board of Psychology to issue a license to practice behavioral health promotion, prevention and brief intervention to a qualified applicant. Defines the "practice of behavioral health promotion, prevention and brief intervention" and "licensed behavioral health and wellness practitioner." Prohibits a person from using the title "licensed behavioral health and wellness practitioner" without a license. Creates a licensed behavioral health and wellness practitioner-client privilege for certain communications. Requires a licensed behavioral health and wellness practitioner to report certain types of abuse. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
The Act makes changes to the goals of a workforce development program. (Flesch Readability Score: 67.7). Expands the goals and purposes of the Prosperity 10,000 Program. Requires the Higher Education Coordinating Commission to award grants to local workforce development boards to administer the program. Requires local workforce development boards to consider certain factors when distributing funds to certain entities.
The Act makes changes to the goals of a workforce development program. (Flesch Readability Score: 67.7). Expands the goals and purposes of the Prosperity 10,000 Program. Requires the Higher Education Coordinating Commission to award grants to local workforce development boards to administer the program. Requires local workforce development boards to consider certain factors when distributing funds to certain entities.
Makes March 4th of each year HPV Awareness Day. (Flesch Readability Score: 84.9). Designates March 4th of each year as HPV Awareness Day. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
Makes March 4th of each year HPV Awareness Day. (Flesch Readability Score: 84.9). Designates March 4th of each year as HPV Awareness Day. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
Sets dates for early bill asks for 2027. (Flesch Readability Score: 61.2). Establishes deadlines for presession-filed legislative measures for the 2027 regular session of the Eighty-fourth Legislative Assembly.
Sets dates for early bill asks for 2027. (Flesch Readability Score: 61.2). Establishes deadlines for presession-filed legislative measures for the 2027 regular session of the Eighty-fourth Legislative Assembly.
Ends session. (Flesch Readability Score: 77.9). Adjourns sine die the 2026 regular session of the Eighty-third Legislative Assembly.
Ends session. (Flesch Readability Score: 77.9). Adjourns sine die the 2026 regular session of the Eighty-third Legislative Assembly.
The Act changes what can be made public during and after a Rule 27 investigation of charges of rule violations. The Act takes effect when it is signed. (Flesch Readability Score: 65.7). Modifies confidentiality and disclosure standards for records associated with investigations under legislative branch personnel rules. Eliminates the role of an offsite process counselor. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
The Act changes what can be made public during and after a Rule 27 investigation of charges of rule violations. The Act takes effect when it is signed. (Flesch Readability Score: 65.7). Modifies confidentiality and disclosure standards for records associated with investigations under legislative branch personnel rules. Eliminates the role of an offsite process counselor. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
The Act would make new laws about a workforce standards board for some workers in the home and community-based services sector. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.6). Establishes the Home and Community-Based Services Workforce Standards Board. Prescribes the duties of the board. Directs the board to establish minimum working standards for the home and community-based services workforce. Requires the board to take certain actions before adopting proposed minimum standards. Directs certain state agencies to conduct a fiscal impact analysis to determine whether a proposed minimum standard will increase the fiscal obligations of the state, including an increase in Medicaid reimbursement rates. Requires the board to report to the Legislative Assembly and to the Governor the increase in funding needed to implement the standard. Provides that a rule establishing a minimum standard may not take effect before the Legislative Assembly has appropriated funding and the board has received approval from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, if applicable. Permits the Bureau of Labor and Industries to conduct investigations, issue subpoenas, administer oaths, obtain evidence and take testimony to make determinations regarding implementation and compliance with the minimum standards established by the board. Provides remedies for allegations of violations of the minimum standards established by the board. Clarifies that relief may be sought for alleged violations no sooner than 90 days after a rule establishing a minimum standard takes effect. Requires the board to conduct a quadrennial comprehensive review, including a labor market analysis to inform the board's decisions to adopt new minimum standards or revise existing standards. Requires the board to submit a biennial report to the Governor and the Legislative Assembly summarizing the results of the comprehensive review and any actions taken by the board in the prior biennium. Requires the online registry administered by the Department of Human Services to include workers from the home and community-based services workforce. Requires that any public hearing conducted by the board be accessible through electronic or virtual means, if possible. .
The Act would make new laws about a workforce standards board for some workers in the home and community-based services sector. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.6). Establishes the Home and Community-Based Services Workforce Standards Board. Prescribes the duties of the board. Directs the board to establish minimum working standards for the home and community-based services workforce. Requires the board to take certain actions before adopting proposed minimum standards. Directs certain state agencies to conduct a fiscal impact analysis to determine whether a proposed minimum standard will increase the fiscal obligations of the state, including an increase in Medicaid reimbursement rates. Requires the board to report to the Legislative Assembly and to the Governor the increase in funding needed to implement the standard. Provides that a rule establishing a minimum standard may not take effect before the Legislative Assembly has appropriated funding and the board has received approval from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, if applicable. Permits the Bureau of Labor and Industries to conduct investigations, issue subpoenas, administer oaths, obtain evidence and take testimony to make determinations regarding implementation and compliance with the minimum standards established by the board. Provides remedies for allegations of violations of the minimum standards established by the board. Clarifies that relief may be sought for alleged violations no sooner than 90 days after a rule establishing a minimum standard takes effect. Requires the board to conduct a quadrennial comprehensive review, including a labor market analysis to inform the board's decisions to adopt new minimum standards or revise existing standards. Requires the board to submit a biennial report to the Governor and the Legislative Assembly summarizing the results of the comprehensive review and any actions taken by the board in the prior biennium. Requires the online registry administered by the Department of Human Services to include workers from the home and community-based services workforce. Requires that any public hearing conducted by the board be accessible through electronic or virtual means, if possible. .
The Act directs the DOJ to study immigration enforcement. The Act directs the DOJ to give the results of the study to the legislature. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.7). Requires the Department of Justice to study ways the state may address unlawful immigration enforcement activity. Directs the department to submit findings to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to the judiciary no later than September 15, 2027. Sunsets on January 2, 2028.
The Act directs the DOJ to study immigration enforcement. The Act directs the DOJ to give the results of the study to the legislature. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.7). Requires the Department of Justice to study ways the state may address unlawful immigration enforcement activity. Directs the department to submit findings to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to the judiciary no later than September 15, 2027. Sunsets on January 2, 2028.
The Act uses money from the lottery to support horse racing. (Flesch Readability Score: 64.9). Creates a continuing allocation of lottery revenues to support specified horse racing events and facilities. Becomes operative July 1, 2027.
The Act uses money from the lottery to support horse racing. (Flesch Readability Score: 64.9). Creates a continuing allocation of lottery revenues to support specified horse racing events and facilities. Becomes operative July 1, 2027.
The Act would let local transient lodging tax money be used for city or county services provided by a special district in lieu of the city or county. The Act would change the split of tax uses from at least 70 percent for tourism and no more than 30 percent for local services to at least 40 percent and no more than 60 percent. The Act would let local governments with grandfathered tax laws use the new provisions of the Act. The Act would make local governments file a tax revenue report every other year. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.7). Allows city and county services for which net local transient lodging tax revenue may be used to be provided either directly by the city or county or indirectly by a special district. Changes the division of allowable uses of net local transient lodging tax revenue from at least 70 percent for tourism-related expenses and no more than 30 percent for city or county services, to at least 40 percent and no more than 60 percent, respectively. Allows units of local government with restricted grandfathered local transient lodging tax regimes to take advantage of the new provisions of the Act. Establishes biennial reporting by local governments of amounts and uses of local transient lodging tax revenue. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
The Act would let local transient lodging tax money be used for city or county services provided by a special district in lieu of the city or county. The Act would change the split of tax uses from at least 70 percent for tourism and no more than 30 percent for local services to at least 40 percent and no more than 60 percent. The Act would let local governments with grandfathered tax laws use the new provisions of the Act. The Act would make local governments file a tax revenue report every other year. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.7). Allows city and county services for which net local transient lodging tax revenue may be used to be provided either directly by the city or county or indirectly by a special district. Changes the division of allowable uses of net local transient lodging tax revenue from at least 70 percent for tourism-related expenses and no more than 30 percent for city or county services, to at least 40 percent and no more than 60 percent, respectively. Allows units of local government with restricted grandfathered local transient lodging tax regimes to take advantage of the new provisions of the Act. Establishes biennial reporting by local governments of amounts and uses of local transient lodging tax revenue. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Makes changes to the highway worker photo radar laws. (Flesch Readability Score: 66.1). Makes changes to the highway worker photo radar laws.
Makes changes to the highway worker photo radar laws. (Flesch Readability Score: 66.1). Makes changes to the highway worker photo radar laws.
Tells a state agency to look at consumer protection and do a report. (Flesch Readability Score: 63.4). Requires the Department of Consumer and Business Services to study consumer protection. Directs the department to submit findings to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to consumer protection not later than September 15, 2027. Sunsets on January 2, 2028.
Tells a state agency to look at consumer protection and do a report. (Flesch Readability Score: 63.4). Requires the Department of Consumer and Business Services to study consumer protection. Directs the department to submit findings to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to consumer protection not later than September 15, 2027. Sunsets on January 2, 2028.
Declares the need to improve our state's health care system. (Flesch Readability Score: 78.2). Declares a state policy goal that by 2033 Oregon's health care system will be more affordable and accessible.
Declares the need to improve our state's health care system. (Flesch Readability Score: 78.2). Declares a state policy goal that by 2033 Oregon's health care system will be more affordable and accessible.