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HB 4138STATE · OregonIntroduced

Relating to limitations on the actions of public employees; and declaring an emergency.

Voted 4/6/2026View source

Summary

Requires law enforcement agencies to require officers to wear uniforms with specified identifying information. Specifies exceptions. Requires law enforcement agencies to enact policies prohibiting the wearing of facial coverings by officers except in specified circumstances. Prohibits the wearing of facial coverings by law enforcement officers except in specified circumstances. Prohibits employees of state and local law enforcement agencies and other public bodies in this state from participating in certain actions. Directs state and local law enforcement agencies and other public bodies to enact policies prohibiting engagement in certain actions. Provides that volunteers in a civil defense force are agents of a public body for purposes of the Oregon Tort Claims Act. Allows a person harmed by violations of certain provisions to seek an injunction. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.

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How representatives voted

54 yea·28 nay·7 other

Docket history

Action history

  1. 4/6/2026Chapter 66, (2026 Laws): Effective date March 31, 2026.
  2. 3/31/2026Governor signed.
  3. 3/10/2026President signed.
  4. 3/10/2026Speaker signed.
  5. 3/6/2026House concurred in Senate amendments and repassed bill.
  6. 3/6/2026Third reading. Carried by Campos. Passed.
  7. 3/4/2026Carried over to 03-05 by unanimous consent.
  8. 3/3/2026Second reading.
  9. 3/2/2026Recommendation: Do pass with amendments to the A-Eng. bill. (Printed B-Eng.)
  10. 2/27/2026Work Session held.