HB 2739 Oregon House · 2017 Regular Session

Relating to patent holder liability for genetically engineered organisms.

Summary

Allows cause of action against patent holder for genetically engineered organism present on land without permission of owner or lawful occupant. Allows court to award prevailing plaintiff costs, attorney fees and treble economic damages.

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2017

Committee Review

Floor Vote

Governor

Introduced Feb 1, 2017 Last action Jul 7, 2017

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Committee

Jul 7, 2017

Legislature · Passed

In committee upon adjournment.

legislature

Apr 24, 2017

Committee

Referred to Rules by order of Speaker.

legislature

Apr 24, 2017

Committee

Without recommendation as to passage and be referred to Rules.

legislature

Feb 8, 2017

Committee

Referred to Judiciary.

legislature

Feb 1, 2017

Introduced

First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

legislature

1 primary · 4 co-sponsors