Oregon bills · 2026 Regular Session
Oregon SB 1580
Relating to compensation for journalism.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- James Manning Jr. (Democratic)
- Sara Gelser Blouin (Democratic)
- David Gomberg (Democratic)
- Khanh Pham (Democratic)
Cosponsors (11)
- Deb Patterson (Democratic)
- Lamar Wise (Democratic)
- Lesly Muñoz (Democratic/Working Families)
- Sarah McDonald (Democratic)
- Darin Harbick (Republican)
- Mark Gamba (Democratic)
- Willy Chotzen (Democratic)
- Farrah Chaichi (Democratic)
- Courtney Neron Misslin (Democratic)
- Kayse Jama (Democratic)
- Lew Frederick (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Oregon legislature· summary
Prohibits an online news aggregating platform from accessing for an Oregon audience the online content of a digital journalism provider without an agreement. Specifies requirements that an agreement must meet. Creates a private cause of action that a digital journalism provider may bring against a platform if the platform accesses for an Oregon audience the online content of the digital journalism provider without an agreement or fails to comply with an agreement. Allows for the recovery of the greater of statutory or actual damages, and for punitive damages. Bars a cause of action if the platform is participating in arbitration or in compliance with a final arbitration order, judgment or settlement agreement. Bars a cause of action for access that occurs between January 1, 2027, and December 31, 2028, if the platform elects to pay a certain sum amount. Allows a platform or group of digital journalism providers to initiate an arbitration process to determine a percentage of the platform's advertising revenue to be remitted to the digital journalism providers. Requires platforms to report annually certain information about compensation paid to digital journalism providers. Establishes the Oregon Civic Information Consortium. Directs the consortium to award grants for applicants that seek to improve civic information.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Mar 7, 2026 · Senate
In committee upon adjournment. - Feb 11, 2026 · Senate
Public Hearing held. - Feb 2, 2026 · Senate
Referred to Commerce and General Government. - Feb 2, 2026 · Senate
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.