HB 2882 Oregon House · 2019 Regular Session

Relating to liability for contamination by genetically engineered organisms.

Summary

Allows cause of action against patent holder or licensed manufacturer 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 2019

Committee Review

Floor Vote

Governor

Introduced Feb 4, 2019 Last action Jul 1, 2019

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Jul 1, 2019

Lower · Passed

In committee upon adjournment.

lower

Apr 19, 2019

Committee

Referred to Rules by order of Speaker.

lower

Apr 19, 2019

Committee

Without recommendation as to passage and be referred to Rules.

lower

Feb 12, 2019

Committee

Referred to Judiciary.

lower

Feb 4, 2019

Introduced

First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

lower

5 primary · 11 co-sponsors

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