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OR SB904

OR SB904
Relating to self-insured employers.


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Introduced
01/21/2025
In Committee
05/12/2025
Crossed Over
04/09/2025
Passed
06/06/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/06/2025

Introduced Session

2025 Legislative Measures

Bill Summary

AN ACT Relating to self-insured employers; amending ORS 656.407 and 656.430.

AI Summary

This bill updates Oregon's laws regarding self-insured employers by expanding the categories of entities eligible for self-insurance and clarifying requirements for financial security and certification. Specifically, the bill adds school districts to the list of entities that can potentially qualify for self-insurance exemptions, modifies the definitions and requirements for establishing financial ability to self-insure, and provides more detailed guidelines about security deposits, loss reserve accounts, and group self-insurance. The bill requires self-insured employers to demonstrate they have adequate staff to process claims promptly and financial capability to make required payments, and allows the Director of the Department of Consumer and Business Services to adjust security requirements based on an employer's financial viability and operational continuity. Additionally, the bill provides more precise rules about majority ownership, group self-insurance certifications, and the process for joining or leaving a self-insured employer group, with particular attention to governmental entities like cities, counties, and school districts. These changes aim to provide more flexibility and clarity for self-insured employers while maintaining robust financial protections for workers.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Effective date, January 1, 2026. (on 06/06/2025)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/SB904
BillText https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/SB904/Enrolled
Staff Measure Summary for SB904 INTRO (House) for the House Committee On Commerce and Consumer Protection https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureAnalysisDocument/91639
SB 904 Preliminary SMS https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/CommitteeMeetingDocument/304164
IS_Impact SB 904 INTRO https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/CommitteeMeetingDocument/304147
IS_Impact SB 904 INTRO https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/CommitteeMeetingDocument/304146
SB 904 (witness registration) https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/CommitteeMeetingDocument/303954
SB 904 Preliminary SMS https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/CommitteeMeetingDocument/303826
IS_Impact SB 904 INTRO https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/CommitteeMeetingDocument/303825
IS_Impact SB 904 INTRO https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/CommitteeMeetingDocument/303823
Staff Measure Summary for SB904 INTRO (Senate) for the Senate Committee On Labor and Business https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureAnalysisDocument/88491
SB 904 MLAC Support https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/CommitteeMeetingDocument/296290
SB 904 Preliminary SMS https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/CommitteeMeetingDocument/296145
SB 904 Preliminary SMS https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/CommitteeMeetingDocument/295893
SB 904 Preliminary SMS https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/CommitteeMeetingDocument/295412
SB 904 Preliminary SMS https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/CommitteeMeetingDocument/295041
SB 904 Preliminary SMS https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/CommitteeMeetingDocument/294376
SB 904 (witness registration) https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/CommitteeMeetingDocument/294340
SB 904 Preliminary SMS https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/CommitteeMeetingDocument/293958
Fiscal Impact Statement for SB904 INTRO https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureAnalysisDocument/87277
Revenue Impact Statement for SB904 INTRO https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureAnalysisDocument/87257
Open Government Impact Statement for SB904 INTRO https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureAnalysisDocument/85175
BillText https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/SB904/Introduced
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