Rep. Darin Harbick

Maddy summarySB 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.

Maddy summarySB 1075 requires Oregon voters to provide proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote. Acceptable documents include a U.S. passport, military ID with service records, government-issued photo ID showing U.S. birth, or a certified birth certificate. This applies to all new voter registrations in Oregon, directly affecting individuals registering for the first time or updating their registration. The bill modifies voter registration forms to include citizenship verification requirements and lists specific document examples for compliance.

Requires public bodies and law enforcement agencies to enforce federal immigration laws with respect to any individual who is convicted of a violent felony or Class A misdemeanor or felony sexual offense.

Directs each school district board to adopt a prevention curriculum that addresses child human trafficking. Declares an emergency, effective July 1, 2025.

Authorizes a member-elect of the Legislative Assembly to recruit and hire legislative assistants to begin work on the first day of the month in which the member-elect takes the oath of office. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Provides protections for a person who refuses to participate in a procedure related to abortion, physician-assisted suicide or gender-affirming treatment if the refusal is based on a person's ethical, moral or religious convictions. Allows a health care facility to refuse to perform a procedure related to abortion, physician-assisted suicide or gender-affirming treatment. Allows a person to bring an action for damages and equitable relief against a health care facility, health professional regulatory agency, employer or school for a violation. Directs a court to award attorney fees to a prevailing plaintiff.

Proposes an amendment to the Oregon Constitution to remove the provision that disqualifies a member of the Legislative Assembly from holding office for the term following the election after the member's current term is completed if the member fails to attend 10 or more legislative floor sessions without permission or excuse. Refers the proposed amendment to the people for their approval or rejection at the next regular general election.

Repeals the corporate activity tax. Applies to tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2026. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Directs the Oregon Health Authority to establish and administer the Pregnancy Launch Program to provide certain services to specified persons. Prohibits the authority from contracting for the provision of program services with an organization that directly or indirectly promotes, refers for or assists pregnant persons in obtaining abortions. Directs the authority to establish a pregnancy resources hotline. Requires the hotline to automatically connect pregnant persons seeking abortions with organizations providing services through the Pregnancy Launch Program. Exempts specified records and information from public disclosure. Creates exceptions. Requires specified reports. Becomes operative January 1, 2026. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Enacts the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact. Allows the Oregon Board of Psychology to disclose specified information to the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact Commission. Exempts individuals authorized under the Compact from the requirement to obtain a license from the board. Allows the board to use moneys to meet financial obligations imposed on the State of Oregon as a result of participation in the Compact. Becomes operative on January 1, 2027. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.