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Introduced
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2026 Legislative Measures
Bill Summary
The statement includes a measure digest written in compliance with applicable readability standards. Digest: The Act lets a person whose civil rights have been violated by a person acting under the color of law sue for damages and other relief. The Act lets a plaintiff who wins this type of suit recover attorney fees. The Act lets a defendant who wins this type of suit recover attorney fees if the plaintiff’s claim was frivolous. (Flesch Readability Score: 62.7). Allows a person who has been deprived of rights, privileges or immunities secured by the Oregon Constitution or the laws of this state by a person acting under color of law to bring a civil action for economic and noneconomic damages and for injunctive or other equitable relief. Provides for the award of attorney fees and costs to a prevailing plaintiff, or to a prevailing defendant if the court finds that a plaintiff’s claim was frivolous, unreasonable or without founda- tion. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
AI Summary
This bill allows individuals whose rights, privileges, or immunities guaranteed by Article I of the Oregon Constitution have been violated by someone acting under the authority of law to file a lawsuit seeking financial compensation for both economic and non-economic damages, as well as court orders to stop the violation or provide other fair remedies. The bill also establishes that if a person wins such a lawsuit (a "prevailing plaintiff"), they can recover their attorney fees and court costs, and if the person being sued wins (a "prevailing defendant"), they can also recover their attorney fees and costs, but only if the court finds the original lawsuit was frivolous, unreasonable, or lacked a valid basis. This new law will apply to violations that occur on or after its effective date, which is 91 days after the legislative session concludes.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Work Session held. (on 02/16/2026)
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