HB 4089 Oregon House · 2026 Regular Session

Relating to criminal offenses related to work.

Summary

Modifies the crime of theft of services to include partial payments. Provides that a prosecution for theft of services does not preclude other forms of relief. Directs the Interagency Compliance Network to develop investigative methods concerning persons who may be committing theft of services and not complying with taxation and employment laws. Punishes knowingly entering into a contract with an unlicensed labor contractor, if committed by a direct contractor or subcontractor, by a maximum of 364 days' imprisonment, $6,250 fine, or both. Punishes a second or subsequent conviction by a maximum of five years' imprisonment, $125,000 fine, or both. Increases the penalty for the intentional use of a contractor's license number without authorization. Punishes by a maximum of five years' imprisonment, $125,000 fine, or both. Increases the penalty for the use of a contractor's license number with the intent to deceive the public. Punishes by a maximum of five years' imprisonment, $125,000 fine, or both.

Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2026

Committee Review

Mar 2026

House Passage

Mar 2026

Senate Passage

Mar 2026

Signed into Law

Mar 2026

Introduced Feb 2, 2026 Signed Mar 31, 2026

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What changed between versions

B-Engrossed → Enrolled · 4 edits · Mar 10, 2026

MODERATE

The bill was finalized as an enrolled version, adding new sponsors and expanding the Interagency Compliance Network's duties. The network now includes specific tasks like conducting joint audits, identifying compliance obstacles, and creating a coordinated enforcement process, in addition to its previous roles in gathering information and developing investigative methods.

Scope change

The scope of the Interagency Compliance Network was expanded to include new operational duties such as joint audits and public outreach, and the list of sponsoring legislators was updated to reflect final passage.

ENFORCEMENT

Added new duties for the Interagency Compliance Network to conduct joint audits, identify compliance obstacles, create a coordinated enforcement process, and engage in public outreach education.

ELIGIBILITY

Added two new sponsors, Representative KROPF and Senator PROZANSKI, to the list of bill sponsors.

Added two new sponsors, Representative WATANABE and Senator SOLLMAN, to the list of bill sponsors.

TECHNICAL

Removed the 'B-Engrossed' header and editor's summary digest, replacing them with the final 'Enrolled' status and chapter title.

Floor votes · Senate Mar 6, 2026 · House Feb 27, 2026

How they voted

26–2

Passed · 2 other

Total votes 30

Mar 6, 2026

D Democratic18

18 Yea

100% Yea

R Republican12

8 Yea 2 Nay 2

66% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions

Key actions

Committee

Mar 31, 2026

Signed into law

Governor signed.

lower

Mar 10, 2026

Upper · Passed

President signed.

upper

Mar 10, 2026

Lower · Passed

Speaker signed.

lower

Mar 6, 2026

Upper · Passed

Third reading. Carried by Neron Misslin. Passed.

upper

Mar 4, 2026

Upper · Passed

Recommendation: Do pass the B-Eng. bill.

upper

Mar 2, 2026

Committee

Referred to Rules.

upper

Mar 2, 2026

Introduced

First reading. Referred to President's desk.

upper

Feb 27, 2026

Lower · Passed

Third reading. Carried by Grayber. Passed.

lower

Feb 25, 2026

Lower · Passed

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

lower

Feb 18, 2026

Committee

Referred to Rules by order of Speaker.

lower

Feb 18, 2026

Committee

Without recommendation as to passage, with amendments, be printed A-Engrossed, and be referred to Rules.

lower

Feb 2, 2026

Committee

Referred to Labor and Workforce Development.

lower

Feb 2, 2026

Introduced

First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

lower

6 primary · 23 co-sponsors