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OR SB748

OR SB748
Relating to unemployment insurance.

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Introduced
01/13/2025
In Committee
01/17/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/27/2025

Introduced Session

2025 Legislative Measures

Bill Summary

The statement includes a measure digest written in compliance with applicable readability standards. Digest: The Act would allow drug testing for an initial claim for unemployment in certain cases. The Act would make the Employment Department pay for the tests, not the claimant. The Act would disqualify a claimant who fails a drug test until the claimant requalifies and passes another drug test. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.7). Authorizes the Employment Department to require drug testing for an initial claim for unem- ployment benefits if the claimant was fired by the claimant’s most recent employer for unlawful drug use or suitable work is available for the claimant only in an occupation that regularly conducts drug testing. Provides that the cost of the tests must be paid by the department and not by the claimant. Disqualifies a claimant who fails a drug test from benefits until the claimant requalifies and passes another drug test.

AI Summary

This bill allows the Director of the Employment Department to require drug testing for individuals filing initial unemployment claims under specific circumstances. If an individual was fired from their most recent job for unlawful controlled substance use or if suitable work is only available in an occupation that regularly conducts drug testing, they may be required to take a drug test. The drug test will be paid for by the Employment Department, not the individual. If the individual fails the drug test, they will be disqualified from receiving unemployment benefits until they meet certain requalification requirements and pass another drug test. The bill specifies that continued claims for benefits cannot be subject to drug testing, and it includes provisions that would automatically invalidate these requirements if the United States Secretary of Labor determines they do not meet federal unemployment law standards. The bill amends existing Oregon Revised Statutes related to unemployment insurance and includes technical amendments to ensure compliance with federal regulations.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

In committee upon adjournment. (on 06/27/2025)

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