Limits pretrial release of defendants charged with unlawful delivery of a controlled substance involving a substantial quantity to security release. Requires the Oregon Department of Administrative Services to reimburse counties for the costs of pretrial incarceration of such persons. Appropriates moneys to the department for the reimbursement. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
Provides for an annual increase of three percent in the maximum assessed value of property. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Expands tuition benefits available to disabled veterans to permit veterans who are Oregon residents and are 80 percent or more disabled, and the spouse and child of disabled veterans, to have tuition waived for enrollment in a vocational program or an associate degree, baccalaureate degree or master's degree program at community colleges, public universities and the Oregon Health and Science University. Prohibits the reduction of the amount of tuition that is waived by the amount of scholarships, grants or other aid a qualified student receives. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
Appropriates moneys from the General Fund to the State Department of Agriculture for deposit in the Wolf Management Compensation and Proactive Trust Fund. Declares an emergency, effective July 1, 2025.
Prescribes when the Department of Human Services may admit a child in the department's care or custody for inpatient or residential treatment as opposed to placement in a congregate care residential setting. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
Directs the Director of the Employment Department to reimburse a worker leasing company for any employer contribution payments made by the worker leasing company if the Department of Revenue determines pursuant to an amended combined quarterly report that a refund is due. Applies to payments of contributions by a worker leasing company on behalf of a client employer on or after January 1, 2023. Provides that a worker leasing company is not responsible for paying employer contribution amounts on behalf of client employers that employ fewer than 25 employees. Establishes the method by which the Employment Department shall determine the number of employees employed by the employer for purposes of determining liability for such contributions. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die. .
Prohibits a person from publishing or causing to be published an environmental marketing claim, net zero claim or reputational advertising that is materially false, misleading, deceptive or fraudulent. Specifies what constitutes a materially false, misleading, deceptive or fraudulent environmental marketing claim or net zero claim or reputational advertising. Punishes a violation of the Act as an unlawful trade practice under the Unlawful Trade Practices Act and subjects the violator to statutory damages of $200 if a plaintiff can prove exposure to the claim or advertising and that the plaintiff purchased a product or service from the person based on the claim or advertising. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
SB 372 repeals two existing restrictions on growing cabbage-family crops (like broccoli, cauliflower, and cabbage) in Oregon's Willamette Valley. It directly affects local farmers who produce these crops by removing legal barriers that previously limited their cultivation in the region. The bill's sole provision is the repeal of specific sections from 2023 and 2024 Oregon laws, with no new requirements or funding. This is a procedural change focused on updating outdated regulations.
SB 158 allows Oregon landlords and tenants to agree to a recurring charge (paid with rent) instead of a traditional security deposit. This charge must be optional, fully or partially refundable, and clearly disclosed in writing before payment - detailing its amount, refund terms, and the tenant’s right to choose a security deposit instead. Landlords cannot combine this charge with a security deposit, and it cannot be used to evict tenants for nonpayment (unlike rent). The bill clarifies that such charges are not considered security deposits under Oregon law, meaning they don’t trigger the same legal requirements for handling, refunds, or claims for damages. It directly affects renters and landlords in Oregon rental agreements.
Replaces the phrase "men and women" with gender-neutral terms in certain statutes. Provides that statutes, rules and orders should use "people" instead of "men and women" whenever possible.
SB 899 prohibits physicians in Oregon from performing irreversible gender reassignment surgeries on minors under 18 years old. The bill specifically bans procedures like hysterectomy, orchiectomy, vaginoplasty, and certain genital surgeries for biological males or females. Exceptions apply for medical conditions such as disorders of sex development, treatment of complications from prior procedures, or life-threatening physical injuries requiring immediate surgery. The law directly affects minors seeking these surgeries, their healthcare providers, and medical facilities, while defining "biological sex" based on reproductive anatomy at birth.
SB 532 requires dental insurers in Oregon to follow specific rules for processing and paying claims. It defines a "clean claim" as one with no errors, clear documentation, and no delays in payment. This directly affects dental insurers and patients by ensuring claims meeting this standard are handled promptly. The bill amends state law and takes effect January 1, 2027.
