HB 2934 Oregon House · 2021 Regular Session

Relating to public safety.

Summary
Provides that public safety officer who represents that person is acting as employee or agent of public body is acting in scope of employment for purposes of Oregon Tort Claims Act. Increases damages limitations under Oregon Tort Claims Act for claims for acts or omissions of public safety officers. Provides for award of attorney fees. Provides that person may bring civil action for damages incurred as result of police officer's failure to report or intervene in misconduct. Expands statewide online database maintained by Department of Public Safety Standards and Training to include settlements of claims against police officers involving misconduct. Requires department to investigate settlements to determine if discipline is warranted.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2021
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 11, 2021 Last action Jun 27, 2021
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Actions timeline

Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
3
Jun 27, 2021
Lower · Passed
In committee upon adjournment.
lower
Jan 30, 2021
Committee
Assigned to Subcommittee On Civil Law.
lower
Jan 20, 2021
Committee
Referred to Judiciary.
lower
Jan 11, 2021
Introduced
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor

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