Relating to the military.

HB 3968 updates Oregon law to formally recognize the U.S. Space Force as a distinct military branch within the Armed Forces of the United States. It amends multiple statutes (including those governing court evidence, tenant protections for military members, parental delegation for servicemembers, and firearm exemptions) to add "Space Force" to existing definitions of military components. This bill directly affects Oregon residents interacting with state laws related to military service, housing, and legal protections. The changes are purely definitional - updating references to align with federal structure since the Space Force became a separate branch in 2019 - without altering rights or obligations. The bill became law on July 25, 2025, and takes effect January 1, 2026.