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Oregon bills · 2026 Regular Session

Oregon SB 1563

Relating to civil rights; prescribing an effective date.

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

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Summary

Official abstract published by the Oregon legislature· summary

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.

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Roll-call votes

State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 8:04 PM.

DateVoteResultYour legislators
Feb 16, 2026
Senate
Heard and Reported Out with AmendmentspassSet your home in Oregon to see
Feb 12, 2026
Senate
Motion to withdraw from committee on Judiciary failed.failSet your home in Oregon to see

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