HB4071Introduced in the House
Relating to recreation; declaring an emergency.
Introduced by Jeff Helfrich, District 52
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
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 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.
Where it stands
In committee upon adjournment.
March 6, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
Bill history
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
Referred to Judiciary with subsequent referral to Ways and Means.
In committee upon adjournment.
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