HB 4071

Oregon House bill in Session 2026R1.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: February 2, 2026.

Provides that an operator may require an adult person who engages in a sport, fitness or recreational activity in various ways to release the operator from claims for ordinary negligence.

Bill ID OR-2026R1-HB-4071
Session 2026R1
Status in_committee
Committee Judiciary
House in_committee 2026-02-02
Summary

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 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.

Sponsor
Jeffrey Helfrich
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-02-02 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-02-02 Status in_committee
2026-02-02 Latest Action Referred to Judiciary with subsequent referral to Ways and Means.
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