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OregonHB 41402026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

Relating to metal property.

Sponsored By: Dick Anderson (Republican), Floyd Prozanski (Democratic), Kim Wallan (Republican), Sue Rieke Smith (Democratic)

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.

Felony for damaging telecom systems

The law adds telecommunications providers to Oregon’s first-degree criminal mischief law. Intentionally damaging telecom property or service is a Class C felony. This strengthens protection for phone and internet networks.

Police scrap metal theft alerts

Law enforcement agencies can register for a free scrap metal theft alert system. They can report metal thefts that happen in their area to that system. The Oregon Department of Justice can adopt rules for equivalent systems.

New alert and sales rules for scrap yards

Scrap metal businesses must sign up for an approved theft alert system. They must download alerts, use them when buying metal, and keep each alert for at least 90 days. A business that is not in compliance cannot do transactions with individuals. These rules aim to block sales of stolen metal.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

  • Dick Anderson

    Republican • Senate

  • Floyd Prozanski

    Democratic • Senate

  • Kim Wallan

    Republican • House

  • Sue Rieke Smith

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • E. Werner Reschke

    Republican • House

  • John Lively

    Democratic • House

  • Mark Gamba

    Democratic • House

  • Pam Marsh

    Democratic • House

  • Rick Lewis

    Republican • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 81 • No: 1

Senate vote • 3/3/2026

Third reading. Carried by Thatcher, Prozanski. Passed.

Yes: 27 • No: 1

Senate vote • 2/25/2026

Judiciary: Heard and Reported Out

Yes: 6 • No: 0

House vote • 2/20/2026

Third reading. Carried by Rieke Smith. Passed.

Yes: 40 • No: 0

House vote • 2/16/2026

Judiciary: Heard and Reported Out with Amendments

Yes: 8 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Chapter 67, (2026 Laws): Effective date January 1, 2027.

    4/6/2026House

  2. Governor signed.

    3/31/2026House

  3. President signed.

    3/5/2026Senate

  4. Speaker signed.

    3/4/2026House

  5. Third reading. Carried by Thatcher, Prozanski. Passed.

    3/3/2026Senate

  6. Carried over to 03-03 by unanimous consent.

    3/2/2026Senate

  7. Second reading.

    2/27/2026Senate

  8. Recommendation: Do pass the A-Eng. bill.

    2/27/2026Senate

  9. Work Session held.

    2/25/2026Senate

  10. Public Hearing held.

    2/23/2026Senate

  11. Referred to Judiciary.

    2/20/2026Senate

  12. First reading. Referred to President's desk.

    2/20/2026Senate

  13. Third reading. Carried by Rieke Smith. Passed.

    2/20/2026House

  14. Second reading.

    2/19/2026House

  15. Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed A-Engrossed.

    2/18/2026House

  16. Work Session held.

    2/16/2026House

  17. Public Hearing held.

    2/11/2026House

  18. Referred to Judiciary.

    2/2/2026House

  19. First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

    2/2/2026House

Bill Text

  • Enrolled

    3/3/2026

    PDF

  • A-Engrossed

    2/18/2026

    PDF

  • House Amendments to Introduced

    2/18/2026

    PDF

  • HJUD Amendment -1 (Adopted)

    2/16/2026

    PDF

  • HJUD Amendment -1 (Proposed)

    2/11/2026

    PDF

  • Introduced

    1/28/2026

    PDF

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