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Oregon bills · 2026 Regular Session

Oregon HB 4138

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

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To Governor
  6. Became law

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Summary

Official abstract published by the Oregon legislature· 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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Roll-call votes

State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 8:06 AM.

DateVoteResultYour legislators
Mar 6, 2026
House		House concurred in Senate amendments and repassed bill.passSet your home in Oregon to see
Mar 6, 2026
Senate		Third reading. Carried by Campos. Passed.passSet your home in Oregon to see
Feb 27, 2026
Senate		Heard and Reported Out with AmendmentspassSet your home in Oregon to see
Feb 24, 2026
House		Third reading. Carried by Chaichi. Passed.passSet your home in Oregon to see
Feb 24, 2026
House		Motion to refer to Ways and Means failed.failSet your home in Oregon to see
Feb 16, 2026
House		Heard and Reported Out with AmendmentspassSet your home in Oregon to see

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