Provides that certain hearsay statements related to certain sex crimes are not inadmissible in evidence, even though the declarant is available as a witness. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
] Modifies the crime of criminal mischief in the first degree by expanding the types of telecommunications entities whose property may be subject to ORS 164.365. [ Prohibits certain individuals from selling or trading nonferrous metal property or commercial metal property to a scrap metal business unless the individual is registered as a scrap metal seller with the Department of Justice. Punishes by a maximum of 364 days' imprisonment, $6,250 fine, or both. Specifies exemptions. Requires the department to establish a scrap metal seller registration database. ] Modifies the definition of "commercial metal property" and requires scrap metal businesses to check ownership of certain types of commercial metal property before purchasing or receiving the commercial metal property. Requires scrap metal businesses to sign up with a national scrap metal theft alert system and use the system in conducting business activity. [ Requires scrap metal businesses to check that individuals are registered as scrap metal sellers before completing a transaction. ].
Prohibits public bodies from assisting the federal government with privatization of certain federally owned lands. Sunsets January 2, 2032. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
Limits the circumstances under which a landlord may disclose confidential information. Authorizes statutory damages for individuals affected by knowing violations. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Maddy summaryHB 4097 authorizes the Oregon Ocean Science Trust to create and maintain a tax-exempt nonprofit organization under federal law (501(c)(3)) to support its mission. The bill directly affects the Oregon Ocean Science Trust by providing a legal mechanism to establish a nonprofit entity without requiring additional legislative approval for each new organization. Key provisions allow the Trust to operate this nonprofit for advancing its purpose, with the organization automatically qualifying for federal tax-exempt status. This is a procedural bill focused on organizational structure, not substantive policy changes to ocean science programs.
Maddy summaryHB 4135 designates March 4th each year as HPV Awareness Day in Oregon to address gaps in public knowledge about HPV prevention. It directly affects state agencies like the Oregon Health Authority and community groups (clinics, schools, health departments) by encouraging them to use this day for voluntary education on HPV vaccination and cervical cancer screening. The bill's key mechanism is creating an annual awareness event to improve understanding of recommended vaccination (starting at age 9) and screening (starting at age 21), targeting Oregon's lower-than-national vaccination rates (67.6%) and screening rates (53.1% for women 25-44). It declares an emergency for immediate effect but does not create new laws or funding, instead complementing existing prevention efforts through public education.
Directs the State Board of Education to allow play-based learning to be considered instructional time for students in kindergarten through grade five.
Requires the Oregon Health Authority to collaborate with the Department of Human Services and the Employment Department to submit an annual report that [ identifies ] provides information about employers that employ [ 50 ] 500 or more employees in this state and [ that ] have employees [ or dependents of the employees ] who are medical assistance recipients. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Allows a retail electricity consumer to install and use portable solar photovoltaic energy devices with up to a total maximum generating capacity of 1,200 watts. Defines "portable solar photovoltaic energy device." Requires a retail electricity consumer to first file a declaration with the electric utility. Limits restrictions on portable solar photovoltaic energy devices in residences by landlords, homeowners associations, and condominium associations. Allows the Director of the Department of Consumer and Business Services to amend the state building code as necessary to address the installation or use of portable solar photovoltaic energy devices. Becomes operative January 1, 2027. Takes effect July 1, 2026.
] Provides that an operator may require [ an adult ] a person who engages in a sport, fitness or recreational activity in various ways to release the operator from claims for ordinary negligence. [ Directs the Oregon Business Development Department to study recreation commerce and report to an appropriate committee or interim committee of the Legislative Assembly no later than December 15, 2026. ] Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
