Oregon

Bills

Every bill and resolution in the 2026 Regular Session, from filing to law.

14 bills on courts and civil law Sort: Latest action Newest filed Number Title Furthest along
BillTitleWhere it standsLast action
SB 1601 Amends an incorrect internal reference in a law relating to judicial compensation. Joint Committee On Ways and Means Became law Apr 14, 2026Effective date, April 7, 2026.
HB 4157 Provides that certain hearsay statements related to certain sex crimes are not inadmissible in evidence, even though the declarant is available as a witness. Thuy Tran, Kathleen Taylor Became law Apr 6, 2026Chapter 71, (2026 Laws): Effective date June 5, 2026.
HB 4137 Provides that, in lieu of making a first appearance for a traffic violation citation, the person who is the previous owner of a vehicle may notify the court that the person has transferred interest in the vehicle and is… Jami Cate, Fred Girod and 3 others Became law Apr 6, 2026Chapter 65, (2026 Laws): Effective date January 1, 2027.
HB 4111 Provides that evidence of a party's or a witness's immigration status is not admissible as evidence in a civil proceeding. Willy Chotzen, Dacia Grayber and 9 others Became law Apr 6, 2026Chapter 57, (2026 Laws): Effective date June 5, 2026.
HB 4043 Authorizes the State Treasurer to issue Article XI-Q general obligation bonds to finance renovation or expansion of courthouses. At the request of House Interim Committee on Judiciary for Representative Jason… Became law Apr 6, 2026Chapter 33, (2026 Laws): Effective date January 1, 2027.
SB 1556 Consolidates statutes governing the representation of parties before the magistrate division of the Oregon Tax Court. At the request of Chief Justice Meagan A. Flynn for Judicial Department Became law Apr 6, 2026Effective date, June 5, 2026.
HB 4150 Directs state agencies to require prospective contractors, subcontractors and grant recipients to attest that they do not and will not transport individuals detained by federal agencies for the purpose of deportation, e… Lamar Wise, Tom Andersen and 2 others Died Mar 6, 2026In committee upon adjournment.
HB 4143 Authorizes the Governor to direct state agencies to withhold moneys owed to the federal government if federal funds are being withheld from the state in contravention of a valid court order. Willy Chotzen, Anthony Broadman and 11 others Died Mar 6, 2026At President's desk upon adjournment.
HB 4106 Declares that peace officers are immune from criminal and civil liability for the use of restraints or physical force during the transportation of a person subject to involuntary treatment, provided certain criteria are… Tom Andersen, Kevin Mannix Died Mar 6, 2026In committee upon adjournment.
HB 4078 Creates Oregon corporate excise and income tax subtractions for amounts received in resolution of a civil action arising from wildfire. Ed Diehl, Fred Girod and 2 others Died Mar 6, 2026In committee upon adjournment.
SB 1563 Allows a person who has been deprived of rights, privileges or immunities secured by the Oregon Constitution or the laws of this state by a person acting under color of law to bring a civil action for economic and nonec… James Manning Jr., Floyd Prozanski and 1 other Died Mar 6, 2026At President's desk upon adjournment.
SB 1553 Prohibits an electric company from recovering from retail electricity consumers certain litigation or settlement costs or expenses if a court or jury finds that a wildfire resulted from the negligence or a higher degree… Fred Girod, Floyd Prozanski and 1 other Died Mar 6, 2026In committee upon adjournment.
SB 1552 Requires the county clerk to notify the owner of real property when an instrument affecting the title to the property is presented for recordation unless presented by a financial institution, an insurer or an attorney, … Fred Girod Died Mar 6, 2026In committee upon adjournment.
SB 1550 Directs specified investigators of deaths of decedents, prior to making any findings as to the cause or manner of death where the decedent is suspected to have died from suicide, accident or other undetermined cause, to… Sara Gelser Blouin, Rob Nosse and 3 others Died Mar 6, 2026In committee upon adjournment.

From Oregon's official records. "Where it stands" is the furthest step a bill has reached; a bill still short of law when its session ended is shown as died.