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Introduced
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
02/23/2026
02/23/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Legislative Measures
Bill Summary
The statement includes a measure digest written in compliance with applicable readability standards. Digest: The Act says that an operator may require a person who does recreation to waive some kinds of claims. (Flesch Readability Score: 71.7). Digest: The Act says that an operator may require a person who does recreation to release the operator from some types of claims. Tells OBDD to study issues for the recreation industry and make a report. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.9). 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.
AI Summary
This bill allows operators, defined as entities offering or running sports, fitness, or recreational activities, to require individuals aged 18 and older, or parents/guardians on behalf of minors, to sign a release form before participating. This release would absolve the operator from liability for claims arising from ordinary negligence, meaning simple mistakes or carelessness, during activities like hunting, swimming, biking, or skiing, as well as for renting equipment or using facilities. However, operators cannot be released from claims involving willful or wanton acts, recklessness, or gross negligence, which are more serious forms of misconduct. The bill also states that this new provision applies to releases signed before or after its effective date, with an exception for claims that have already received a final judgment. Finally, the bill declares an emergency, meaning it takes effect immediately upon passage.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (21)
Dick Anderson (R)*,
Vikki Breese-Iverson (R)*,
Christine Drazan (R)*,
Jeff Helfrich (R)*,
Em Levy (D)*,
John Lively (D)*,
Mark Meek (D)*,
Hai Pham (D)*,
David Smith (R)*,
Janeen Sollman (D)*,
Kim Wallan (R)*,
Mari Watanabe (D)*,
Paul Evans (D),
Mark Gamba (D),
Jeff Golden (D),
David Gomberg (D),
Annessa Hartman (D),
Kate Lieber (D),
Susan McLain (D),
Daniel Nguyen (D),
Lisa Reynolds (D),
Last Action
Referred to Rules by order of the President. (on 02/23/2026)
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