Relating to published defamatory statements.

The bill's title was changed to remove reference to ORS 31.220, indicating that section was removed from the amendments.

The digest was updated to clarify that the law now specifically covers corrections for digital papers, not just general publications.

The deadline for defamed persons to request corrections was changed from 20 days to 40 days after receiving knowledge of the defamatory statement.

New requirements were added for electronic publications, requiring publishers to either immediately link to corrections or remove defamatory statements from their websites.

The requirement for corrections to be published in electronic media was expanded to include both linking to corrections and removing defamatory statements.

The requirement for corrections to be published in electronic newspapers was removed from the original text and replaced with more specific language about linking or removing content.

Reduced the deadline for plaintiffs to submit correction or retraction demands from 60 days to 40 days after receiving knowledge of the defamatory statement.

Changed the language in ORS 31.210 to clarify that plaintiffs may not recover general damages unless a correction/retraction is demanded or actual intent to defame is proven.

Updated ORS 31.215 to remove electronic mail as an acceptable delivery method for correction demands, requiring only personal, registered mail, or certified mail with return receipt.

Revised ORS 31.220 to remove reference to subsection (4) requirements for pre-demand corrections, aligning it with the amended ORS 31.215.