Oregon House Bill 4138
Session 2026R1
Relating to limitations on the actions of public employees; and declaring an emergency.
Became Law
Signed by Governor on Mar 31, 2026
First Action
Feb 2, 2026
Latest Action
Mar 31, 2026
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill Number
4138
State
Oregon
Session
2026R1
Sarah McDonald
Cosponsor
Motion Text
House concurred in Senate amendments and repassed bill.
House Roll Call Votes
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Gregory Smith
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Sarah McDonald
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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.
A-Engrossed
B-Engrossed
House Amendments to Introduced
Senate Amendments to A-Engrossed
SRULES Amendment -A11
2026-02-04 Proposed Amendment -1
February 4, 2026
2026-02-04 Proposed Amendment -3
February 4, 2026
2026-02-26 Proposed Amendment -A11
February 26, 2026
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03/31/2026
House
Governor signed.
03/10/2026
Senate
President signed.
03/10/2026
House
Speaker signed.
03/06/2026
House
House concurred in Senate amendments and repassed bill.
03/05/2026
Senate
Third reading. Carried by Campos. Passed.
03/04/2026
Senate
Carried over to 03-05 by unanimous consent.
03/03/2026
Senate
Second reading.
03/02/2026
Senate
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments to the A-Eng. bill. (Printed B-Eng.)
02/27/2026
Senate
Work Session held.
02/25/2026
Senate
Public Hearing held.
02/24/2026
Senate
Referred to Rules.
02/24/2026
Senate
First reading. Referred to President's desk.
02/24/2026
House
Third reading. Carried by Chaichi. Passed.
02/24/2026
House
Motion to refer to Ways and Means failed.
02/23/2026
House
Carried over to February 24, 2026 Calendar by virtue of adjournment.
02/20/2026
House
Rules suspended. Carried over to February 23, 2026 Calendar.
02/19/2026
House
Second reading.
02/18/2026
House
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed A-Engrossed.
02/16/2026
House
Work Session held.
02/04/2026
House
Public Hearing held.
02/02/2026
House
Referred to Judiciary.
02/02/2026
House
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
Sources
Record Created
Jan 29, 2026 7:15:25 PM
Record Updated
Apr 1, 2026 2:54:10 AM