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HB 4098

Oregon House bill in Session 2026R1.

Status: introduced. Latest action: February 18, 2026.

Provides that a violation of prohibitions against certain practices with respect to insurance is subject to an enforcement action under the Unlawful Trade Practices Act.

Bill ID OR-2026R1-HB-4098
Session 2026R1
Status introduced
House introduced 2026-02-18
Business / Commerce Government Operations Insurance / Consumer Protection
Summary

Adds bad acts done with respect to insurance to the list of bad acts that are subject to the Unlawful Trade Practices Act. Lets a person get from a court relief in addition to damages under the UTPA. Tells a district attorney to get permission from a state agency to take action under the UTPA in relation to insurance. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.6). Provides that a violation of prohibitions against certain practices with respect to insurance is subject to an enforcement action under the Unlawful Trade Practices Act. Specifies exemptions.<b> Removes some exemptions for insurance from the definition of "real estate, goods or services"" under the Unlawful Trade Practices Act.</b> Permits a person to obtain, and a court to award, appropriate equitable relief in addition to monetary damages under the Unlawful Trade Practices Act. Requires the Director of the Department of Consumer and Business Services to request action before a prosecuting attorney may take action under the Unlawful Trade Practices Act against an act or practice related to insurance."

Sponsor
April Dobson
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-02-02 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-02-18 Status introduced
2026-02-18 Latest Action Bowman served notice of possible reconsideration.
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