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OregonSB 15172026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

Relating to civil litigation; and declaring an emergency.

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Became Law

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

No waivers for gross negligence, assault, safety

Operators cannot make you give up claims for gross negligence, reckless or willful conduct, intentional torts, or abuse or assault. You also keep claims based on broken safety laws (negligence per se). You can sue over poor upkeep of operator‑supplied safety gear and over unsafe safety training of employees. You keep claims tied to bad hiring, training, or supervision when the worker’s conduct is gross, reckless, willful, or intentional. Travel injuries in cars, buses, vans, ATVs, snowmobiles, and similar vehicles are not waived for trips to or from the site; only when a vehicle is part of the activity can a waiver cover it. Courts read any release no broader than these limits.

Operators can require ordinary negligence waivers

An operator can require a clear, written release that you sign voluntarily. If you are 18 or older, you can sign for yourself. A parent or guardian can sign for a minor. The release must list the risks and can waive claims only for ordinary negligence from the activity or from volunteering to maintain the place. The law takes effect when it is passed. It applies to releases signed before, on, or after that date, but only for claims that arise after that date.

Courts decide what risks are inherent

In injury cases from these activities, the judge decides as a matter of law whether a risk is inherent to the activity. This can change how defenses and releases apply in court. The law does not change Oregon’s existing volunteer immunity rules; those stay the same.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

There is no primary sponsor on record.

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 112 • No: 16

Senate vote • 3/6/2026

Senate concurred in House amendments and repassed bill.

Yes: 29 • No: 0

House vote • 3/5/2026

Rules suspended. Third reading. Carried by Levy E, Helfrich. Passed.

Yes: 55 • No: 2

House vote • 3/4/2026

Rules: Heard and Reported Out with Amendments

Yes: 7 • No: 0

Senate vote • 2/24/2026

Third reading. Carried by Broadman, Prozanski. Passed.

Yes: 16 • No: 13

Senate vote • 2/16/2026

Judiciary: Heard and Reported Out with Amendments

Yes: 5 • No: 1

Actions Timeline

  1. Effective date, April 7, 2026.

    4/14/2026Senate

  2. Chapter 132, 2026 Laws.

    4/14/2026Senate

  3. Governor signed.

    4/7/2026Senate

  4. Speaker signed.

    3/10/2026House

  5. President signed.

    3/10/2026Senate

  6. Senate concurred in House amendments and repassed bill.

    3/6/2026Senate

  7. Rules suspended. Third reading. Carried by Levy E, Helfrich. Passed.

    3/5/2026House

  8. Second reading.

    3/5/2026House

  9. Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed B-Engrossed.

    3/4/2026House

  10. Work Session held.

    3/4/2026House

  11. Public Hearing held.

    3/2/2026House

  12. Referred to Rules.

    2/24/2026House

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

    2/24/2026House

  14. Vote explanation(s) filed by Sollman.

    2/24/2026Senate

  15. Third reading. Carried by Broadman, Prozanski. Passed.

    2/24/2026Senate

  16. Carried over to 02-24 by unanimous consent.

    2/23/2026Senate

  17. Second reading.

    2/20/2026Senate

  18. Recommendation: Do pass with amendments. (Printed A-Eng.)

    2/19/2026Senate

  19. Work Session held.

    2/16/2026Senate

  20. Public Hearing held.

    2/16/2026Senate

  21. Public Hearing held.

    2/4/2026Senate

  22. Referred to Judiciary.

    2/2/2026Senate

  23. Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.

    2/2/2026Senate

Bill Text

  • Enrolled

    3/6/2026

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  • B-Engrossed

    3/4/2026

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  • HRULES Amendment -A11 (Proposed)

    3/4/2026

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  • HRULES Amendment -A14 (Proposed)

    3/4/2026

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  • HRULES Amendment -A15 (Proposed)

    3/4/2026

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  • HRULES Amendment -A18 (Proposed)

    3/4/2026

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  • HRULES Amendment -A19 (Proposed)

    3/4/2026

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  • HRULES Amendment -A20 (Proposed)

    3/4/2026

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  • HRULES Amendment -A21 (Proposed)

    3/4/2026

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  • HRULES Amendment -A23 (Proposed)

    3/4/2026

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  • HRULES Amendment -A25 (Adopted)

    3/4/2026

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  • HRULES Amendment -A8 (Proposed)

    3/4/2026

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  • House Amendments to A-Engrossed

    3/4/2026

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  • HRULES Amendment -A11 (Proposed)

    3/3/2026

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  • HRULES Amendment -A14 (Proposed)

    3/3/2026

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  • HRULES Amendment -A15 (Proposed)

    3/3/2026

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  • HRULES Amendment -A18 (Proposed)

    3/3/2026

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  • HRULES Amendment -A19 (Proposed)

    3/3/2026

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  • HRULES Amendment -A20 (Proposed)

    3/3/2026

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  • HRULES Amendment -A21 (Proposed)

    3/3/2026

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  • HRULES Amendment -A23 (Proposed)

    3/3/2026

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  • HRULES Amendment -A8 (Proposed)

    3/3/2026

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  • HRULES Amendment -A11 (Proposed)

    3/2/2026

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  • HRULES Amendment -A14 (Proposed)

    3/2/2026

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  • HRULES Amendment -A15 (Proposed)

    3/2/2026

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  • HRULES Amendment -A18 (Proposed)

    3/2/2026

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  • HRULES Amendment -A8 (Proposed)

    3/2/2026

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  • A-Engrossed

    2/19/2026

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  • Senate Amendments to Introduced

    2/19/2026

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  • SJUD Amendment -3 (Proposed)

    2/16/2026

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  • SJUD Amendment -6 (Proposed)

    2/16/2026

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  • SJUD Amendment -7 (Adopted)

    2/16/2026

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  • SJUD Amendment -7 (Proposed)

    2/16/2026

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  • SJUD Amendment -3 (Proposed)

    2/11/2026

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  • SJUD Amendment -1 (Proposed)

    2/4/2026

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  • Introduced

    1/28/2026

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