Specifies that the Bureau of Labor and Industries is responsible for certain administrative and regulatory oversight regarding certain provisions…
SB 69Became law
IntroducedJan 13, 2025
In committeeJan 17, 2025
Passed the SenateFeb 6, 2025
Passed the HouseMay 5, 2025
To the governor
Became lawMay 14, 2025
What it does
The legislature's own summary of the bill, or its official long title.
The Act makes changes to laws concerning job-protected time off from work. The Act takes effect 91 days after adjournment sine die. (Flesch Readability Score: 68.7). [ Digest: The Act tells OED to study issues related to job-protected time of from work. A report will be submitted by September 15 of next year. (Flesch Readability Score: 65.5). ] [ Requires the Employment Department to study issues related to laws…
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The Act makes changes to laws concerning job-protected time off from work. The Act takes effect 91 days after adjournment sine die. (Flesch Readability Score: 68.7). [ Digest: The Act tells OED to study issues related to job-protected time of from work. A report will be submitted by September 15 of next year. (Flesch Readability Score: 65.5). ] [ Requires the Employment Department to study issues related to laws concerning job-protected leave from work. Directs the department to submit findings to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to business and labor not later than September 15, 2026. ] [ Sunsets on January 2, 2027. ] Specifies that the Bureau of Labor and Industries is responsible for certain administrative and regulatory oversight regarding certain provisions under the laws governing paid family and medical leave that relate to retaliation and discrimination. Directs the bureau to adopt any rules that are necessary to administer those provisions. Tolls the applicable statute of limitations periods for administrative complaints and civil actions alleging certain violations when a claimant has filed an appeal for review of a decision of the Director of the Employment Department. Makes changes relating to the use of unpaid leave to care for a child who requires home care due to certain circumstances. Permits the Employment Department to disclose certain information to employers to the extent necessary to allow the employer to make a determination regarding wage replacement amounts that have been received by employees. Permits employers to require of an employee returning to work after a period of medical leave a certification from the employee's health care provider that the employee is able to resume work. Clarifies that the qualifying purposes for paid family and medical leave benefits constitute permissible uses for sick leave. Exempts certain flight crew employees from the eligibility requirements for unpaid leave when certain conditions are met. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
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Specifies that the Bureau of Labor and Industries is responsible for certain administrative and regulatory oversight regarding certain provisions under the laws governing paid family and medical leave that relate to retaliation and discrimination.
Every action
20 steps, oldest first, as the legislature records them.
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SenateIntroduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
CommitteeReferred to Labor and Business. · Senate Labor and Business
CommitteeInformational Meeting held. · Senate Labor and Business
CommitteePublic Hearing held. · Senate Labor and Business
CommitteePublic Hearing and Work Session held. · Senate Labor and Business
CommitteeRecommendation: Do pass with amendments. (Printed A-Eng.) · Senate Labor and Business
SenateSecond reading.
SenateThird reading. Carried by Bonham. Passed.24–5 vote
HouseFirst reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
CommitteeReferred to Labor and Workplace Standards. · House Labor and Workplace Standards
CommitteePublic Hearing held. · House Labor and Workplace Standards
CommitteeWork Session held. · House Labor and Workplace Standards
CommitteeRecommendation: Do pass. · House Labor and Workplace Standards
HouseSecond reading.
HouseThird reading. Carried by Grayber. Passed.42–10 vote
SenatePresident signed.
HouseSpeaker signed.
GovernorGovernor signed.
SenateChapter 85, 2025 Laws.
SenateEffective on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Roll calls
4 recorded votes: 2 on the floor, 2 in committee. Each shows how every member voted.
Third reading. Carried by Bonham. Passed. · Full Senate
From Oregon's official records (api.oregonlegislature.gov), checked Nov 13, 2026.
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