SB1563Introduced in the Senate
Relating to civil rights; prescribing an effective date.
Introduced by Sara Gelser Blouin, District 8
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
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 foundation. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Where it stands
At President's desk upon adjournment.
March 6, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate Committee Do pass with amendments. (Printed A-Eng.) · February 16, 2026
4
Yes
2
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
6 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Floyd Prozanski | 4 | Yes |
| James Manning | 7 | Yes |
| Sara Gelser Blouin | 8 | Yes |
| Kim Thatcher | 11 | No |
| Anthony Broadman | 27 | Yes |
| Mike McLane | 30 | No |
Bill history
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
Referred to Judiciary.
Public Hearing held.
Motion to withdraw from committee on Judiciary failed. Ayes, 12; Nays, 18--Broadman, Campos, Frederick, Gelser Blouin, Golden, Gorsek, Jama, Lieber, Manning Jr, Meek, Neron Misslin, Patterson, Pham, Prozanski, Reynolds, Sollman, Taylor, President Wagner.
Public Hearing held.
Work Session held.
At President's desk upon adjournment.
Verify the information
- Official page on the Oregon Legislature website
- Senate Committee On Judiciary Amendment #-1 (amendment)
- Senate Committee On Judiciary Amendment #-2 (amendment)
- Senate Committee On Judiciary Amendment #-1 (amendment)
- Senate Committee On Judiciary Amendment #-2 (amendment)
- Senate Committee On Judiciary Amendment #-2 (amendment)
- Senate Committee On Judiciary Amendment #-3 (amendment)
- Senate Committee On Judiciary Amendment #-3 (amendment)
- Open Government Impact (supplement)
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- Staff Summary (supplement)
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- Introduced (text)
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