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This bill modifies laws concerning contempt of court and surrogacy agreements, aiming to clarify procedures and confidentiality. Regarding contempt of court, it redefines who can initiate contempt proceedings as "contempt plaintiffs," outlines the required documentation for such actions, and details the process for ordering a "contempt defendant" (the person accused of contempt) to appear, including provisions for personal service or alternative methods if personal service is not possible. The bill also specifies procedures for hearings, default judgments, and the rights of the contempt defendant, such as the right to counsel and the burden of proof required for sanctions. For surrogacy agreements, the bill makes cases determining parentage under these agreements confidential, meaning they are generally exempt from public disclosure unless specific exceptions apply, such as disclosure to parties involved or by court order for good cause, and it allows for the recovery of costs for copying documents. The changes to contempt proceedings will take effect on January 1, 2027, while the changes to surrogacy agreement confidentiality will apply to cases initiated on or after September 29, 2025, with an option to apply them to older cases upon motion.

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https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2026R1/Measures/Overview/SB1557