HB4138Introduced in the House
Relating to limitations on the actions of public employees; and declaring an emergency.
Introduced by Farrah Chaichi, District 35
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
The Act sets police ID rules and limits the actions of public employees when working with U.S. or out-of-state law enforcement. The Act also allows a person to seek an injunction when the rules are violated. The Act goes into effect when the Governor signs it. (Flesch Readability Score: 62.5). 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.
Where it stands
Chapter 66, (2026 Laws): Effective date March 31, 2026.
April 6, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
4 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: House Third Reading in Concurrence · March 6, 2026
34
Yes
18
No
8
Absent or Not Voting
60 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Court Boice | 1 | No |
| Virgle Osborne | 2 | No |
| Dwayne Yunker | 3 | No |
| Alek Skarlatos | 4 | No |
| Pam Marsh | 5 | Yes |
| Kimberly Wallan | 6 | Yes |
| John Lively | 7 | Yes |
| Lisa Fragala | 8 | Yes |
| Boomer Wright | 9 | Absent |
| David Gomberg | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
Referred to Judiciary.
Public Hearing held.
Work Session held.
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed A-Engrossed.
Second reading.
Rules suspended. Carried over to February 23, 2026 Calendar.
Carried over to February 24, 2026 Calendar by virtue of adjournment.
Motion to refer to Ways and Means failed. Ayes, 19; Nays, 36--Andersen, Bowman, Chaichi, Chotzen, Dobson, Evans, Fragala, Gamba, Gomberg, Grayber, Helm, Hudson, Isadore, Javadi, Kropf, Levy E, Lively, Marsh, McDonald, McLain, Munoz, Nathanson, Nelson, Nguyen D, Nosse, Pham H, Rieke Smith, Ruiz, Sanchez, Smith G, Sosa, Tran, Walters, Watanabe, Wise, Speaker Fahey; Excused, 3--Breese-Iverson, Hartman, Scharf; Excused for Business of the House, 2--Valderrama, Wright.
Third reading. Carried by Chaichi. Passed. Ayes, 36; Nays, 19--Boice, Boshart Davis, Bunch, Diehl, Edwards, Elmer, Harbick, Helfrich, Levy B, Lewis, Mannix, McIntire, Osborne, Owens, Reschke, Skarlatos, Smith G, Wallan, Yunker; Excused, 3--Breese-Iverson, Hartman, Scharf; Excused for Business of the House, 2--Cate, Wright.
First reading. Referred to President's desk.
Referred to Rules.
Public Hearing held.
Work Session held.
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments to the A-Eng. bill. (Printed B-Eng.)
Second reading.
Carried over to 03-05 by unanimous consent.
Third reading. Carried by Campos. Passed. Ayes, 18; Nays, 10--Anderson, Girod, Linthicum, McLane, Nash, Robinson, Smith DB, Starr, Thatcher, Weber; Excused, 2--Drazan, Hayden.
House concurred in Senate amendments and repassed bill. Ayes, 34; Nays, 18--Boice, Breese-Iverson, Bunch, Cate, Diehl, Edwards, Elmer, Harbick, Helfrich, Lewis, Mannix, McIntire, Osborne, Reschke, Scharf, Skarlatos, Smith G, Yunker; Excused, 5--Hartman, Javadi, Levy B, Owens, Valderrama; Excused for Business of the House, 3--Boshart Davis, Nelson, Wright.
Speaker signed.
President signed.
Governor signed.
Chapter 66, (2026 Laws): Effective date March 31, 2026.
Verify the information
- Official page on the Oregon Legislature website
- House Committee On Judiciary Amendment #-1 (amendment)
- House Committee On Judiciary Amendment #-3 (amendment)
- House Committee On Judiciary Amendment #-1 (amendment)
- House Committee On Judiciary Amendment #-3 (amendment)
- House Committee On Judiciary Amendment #-7 (amendment)
- Senate Committee On Rules Amendment #-A11 (amendment)
- Senate Committee On Rules Amendment #-A11 (amendment)
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