Sen. Sara Gelser Blouin

Establishes the right of a resident of a residential care facility to [ the formation of a ] organize and participate in resident groups, including an independent family council. Prohibits a residential care facility from willfully interfering with the formation, maintenance or promotion of [ a ] an independent family council or discriminating or retaliating against a resident based on [ a family member's or representative's participation in a family council ] the participation of the resident or the resident's family member or legal representative in an independent family council . [ Imposes civil penalties, not to exceed $500 per day of violation. ].

Maddy summarySB 914 requires lottery-related billboards to display a problem gambling helpline number. It directly affects billboard advertisers for the state lottery by mandating this information on new advertisements published on or after January 1, 2026. The bill amends existing state law (ORS 461.220) to apply this requirement to billboards first published after the effective date. The law was signed by the Governor in June 2025 and takes effect on January 1, 2026.

] [ Provides that post-traumatic stress disorder suffered by a police officer or firefighter is an injury or disease sustained in the actual performance of duties for purposes of benefits under the Public Employees Retirement System in certain circumstances. ] Requires the Public Employees Retirement Board to [ hold ] refer a contested case for a hearing requested by a police officer or firefighter who is denied disability benefits within a certain period of time. Provides that a member of the Public Employees Retirement System who is a police officer or firefighter is disabled if the member is mentally or physically incapacitated and unable to perform the work the member performed at the time the member became disabled, instead of unable to perform any work. Allows a disabled member of the system to receive certain earned income without losing disability benefits. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.

] Prohibits landlords from inquiring about or [ disclosing ] discriminating on the basis of a tenant's or applicant's immigration or citizenship status , [ or ] rejecting an applicant [ due to immigration status. Prohibits discrimination based on immigration status for real property transactions. ] based on the type of identifying documentation or disclosing or threatening disclosure of an applicant's or a tenant's immigration or citizenship status for improper purposes. Authorizes statutory penalties. Becomes operative 30 days after the effective date. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.

Maddy summaryHB 2541 grants certain agricultural workers the right to express breast milk in the workplace. It requires employers to provide reasonable, unpaid rest periods and make efforts to offer a private location, other than a public restroom, near the employee's work area. The bill applies to employees expressing milk for a child 18 months or younger and specifies that employers with 10 or fewer employees are exempt if it causes undue hardship. Additionally, it mandates that school district boards adopt policies regarding breast-feeding accommodations and designate private locations. This bill took effect immediately upon passage due to an emergency declaration.

Makes certain changes concerning a program to reduce wildlife-vehicle collisions. Instructs the Department of Transportation and the State Department of Fish and Wildlife to establish an advisory group. Makes certain changes related to reporting on the program.

] [ Requires the Judicial Department to study options for domestic and sexual violence training for judges. Directs the department to submit findings to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to the judiciary not later than September 15, 2026. ] [ Sunsets on January 2, 2027. ] Modifies the enumerated authority of the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court to include the authority to establish continuing education requirements for state court judges. Directs the State Court Administrator to create continuing education opportunities for judges to meet the requirements established by the Chief Justice. Requires the State Court Administrator to submit a report on the implementation of the judicial continuing education requirements to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to the judiciary not later than September 15, 2027.

Maddy summarySCR 10 is a commemorative resolution honoring the life and public service of the late Senate President Peter Courtney. It acknowledges his extensive legislative career, leadership, and contributions to Oregon, and directs that a copy be presented to his family.

Maddy summarySJM 2 is a joint memorial from the Oregon Legislative Assembly urging the U.S. Congress to enact legislation that addresses a funding crisis in the federal Crime Victims Fund (CVF). The CVF, which supports state victim assistance programs such as domestic violence agencies and rape crisis centers, has seen a significant decline in its balance. This memorial specifically calls for Congress to pass the "Crime Victims Fund Stabilization Act of 2024" or similar legislation, which would redirect funds from the False Claims Act into the CVF to stabilize its finances and ensure continued support for these vital services.

Maddy summaryHCR 17 is a concurrent resolution that recognizes and honors Cambodian Americans throughout Oregon and the United States. It also memorializes those who lost their lives in the Cambodian Genocide and honors survivors of the conflict living in Oregon today.