Sign Up
SB 1518 Oregon Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Relating to worker protections.

Summary
] [ Requires the Bureau of Labor and Industries to study issues relating to worker protections. Directs the bureau to submit findings to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to labor and business no later than September 15, 2027. ] [ Sunsets on January 2, 2028. ] Clarifies the meaning of "companionship services" for purposes of minimum wage and overtime requirements for certain individuals performing such services.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Feb 2026
Senate Passage
Feb 2026
House Passage
Feb 2026
Signed into Law
Mar 2026
Introduced Feb 2, 2026 Signed Mar 3, 2026
Maddy AI version diff · 2 comparisons

What changed between versions

Introduced → A-Engrossed · 4 edits · Feb 10, 2026
MODERATE
The bill was amended to clarify its purpose from studying worker protections to updating wage laws for domestic services and companionship care. The summary was updated to reflect this new focus, and the bill text now includes specific exemptions for various employee categories under Oregon's minimum wage and overtime rules.
Scope change
The bill's scope changed from a general study of worker protections to specific amendments of ORS 653.020 and 653.547 regarding domestic service wages and companionship services definitions.
SCOPE

Changed the bill's stated purpose from directing BOLI to study worker protections to amending specific Oregon Revised Statutes regarding domestic service wages.

DEFINITION

Updated the digest to clarify that the bill defines 'companionship services' for minimum wage and overtime requirements for individuals caring for those unable to care for themselves due to age or infirmity.

TIMELINE

Removed the sunset provision that would have ended the bill's effects on January 2, 2028.

ELIGIBILITY

Added detailed exemptions for various employee categories including agricultural workers, domestic service workers, students, volunteers, and others who are excluded from standard minimum wage and overtime requirements.

Floor votes · Senate Feb 10, 2026 · House Feb 20, 2026

How they voted

26–3
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 30
Feb 10, 2026
D Democratic18
18 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican12
8 Yea 3 Nay 1
66% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
18
Key actions
7
Committee
4
Mar 3, 2026
Signed into law
Governor signed.
upper
Feb 24, 2026
Lower · Passed
Speaker signed.
lower
Feb 23, 2026
Upper · Passed
President signed.
upper
Feb 20, 2026
Lower · Passed
Third reading. Carried by Rieke Smith. Passed.
lower
Feb 19, 2026
Lower · Passed
Recommendation: Do pass.
lower
Feb 11, 2026
Committee
Referred to Labor and Workforce Development.
lower
Feb 10, 2026
Introduced
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
lower
Feb 10, 2026
Upper · Passed
Third reading. Carried by Taylor. Passed.
upper
Feb 6, 2026
Upper · Passed
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments. (Printed A-Eng.)
upper
Feb 2, 2026
Committee
Referred to Labor and Business.
upper
Feb 2, 2026
Introduced
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
upper
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

No sponsor information available.