HB 4118 Oregon House · 2026 Regular Session

Relating to food; declaring an emergency.

Summary
Requires the Department of Human Services to provide replacement supplemental nutrition assistance benefits if a recipient's benefits are stolen through electronic theft. Requires the Department of Human Services to report to the Legislative Assembly about underutilization of the temporary assistance for needy families program. Requires the Oregon Health Authority to report to the Legislative Assembly about underutilization of the Women, Infants and Children Program. Requires the Hunger Task Force to study food wasted by grocery stores, farms and schools and submit a report to the Legislative Assembly. Sunsets January 2, 2028. Requires the Hunger Task Force to study food deserts and programs that provide food in this state and submit a report to the Legislative Assembly. Sunsets January 2, 2028. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 2, 2026 Last action Mar 7, 2026
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Committee
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Mar 7, 2026
Lower · Passed
In committee upon adjournment.
lower
Feb 2, 2026
Committee
Referred to Early Childhood and Human Services with subsequent referral to Ways and Means.
lower
Feb 2, 2026
Introduced
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
lower
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors

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