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OR HB3778
OR HB3778Relating to the withdrawal of the federally approved state plan concerning workplace safety; declaring an emergency.
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Introduced
02/27/2025
02/27/2025
In Committee
03/04/2025
03/04/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/27/2025
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 directs the DCBS to obtain approval from federal OSHA to withdraw the state plan. The Act repeals the statutes that implemented the state plan. The Act takes effect when the Governor signs it. (Flesch Readability Score: 69.3). Directs the Director of the Department of Consumer and Business Services to notify the United States Secretary of Labor of the intent to withdraw the federally approved state plan. The Act forbids the Director of the Department of Consumer and Business Services to adopt or enforce any rule, regulation or standard that is more stringent than any federal occupational health and safety rule, regulation or standard adopted under the federal Occupational Safety and Health Act. Becomes operative on December 1, 2026, or 60 days after the date on which the United States Secretary of Labor approves the withdrawal of the state plan. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
AI Summary
This bill directs the Director of the Department of Consumer and Business Services (DCBS) to withdraw Oregon's state-operated workplace safety and health program (called a "state plan") that was previously approved by the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). The bill requires the director to notify the U.S. Secretary of Labor of the intent to withdraw the state plan by September 15, 2025, and prohibits the director from adopting or enforcing any workplace safety rules that are more stringent than federal OSHA standards. The bill repeals numerous existing Oregon statutes related to workplace safety and occupational health, effectively eliminating the state's independent workplace safety regulatory framework. The changes will become operative either on December 1, 2026, or 60 days after federal OSHA approves the withdrawal of the state plan. The bill declares an emergency, which means it will take effect immediately upon passage, reflecting the legislature's view that the changes are urgently needed for public peace, health, and safety.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
In committee upon adjournment. (on 06/27/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB3778 |
| Open Government Impact Statement for HB3778 INTRO | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureAnalysisDocument/86744 |
| BillText | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/HB3778/Introduced |
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