Increases the penalties for the crime of initiating a false report when [ the report ] a person intentionally causes an enhanced law enforcement response [ that results in ] and recklessly causes serious physical injury or death as a result of the response . Punishes by a maximum of five years' imprisonment, $125,000 fine, or both.
Requires the Oregon Health Authority to adopt rules and procedures to allow a hospital to apply for a license as a rural emergency hospital. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Allows residential landlords of multifamily housing to convert premises to nonsmoking for existing tenants upon [ 90 ] 180 days' written notice. Applies to new and existing rental agreements.
Provides that, in lieu of making a first appearance for a traffic violation citation, the person who is the previous owner of a vehicle may notify the court that the person has transferred interest in the vehicle and is not liable for the citation.
Establishes the Task Force on Responding to Veterans in Crisis and directs the task force to submit a report to the interim committee of the Legislative Assembly related to emergency management and veterans no later than September 15, 2026. Sunsets the task force on December 31, 2027. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Maddy summaryHB 4152 allows deployed U.S. service members to have their marriage ceremonies conducted remotely without needing to be physically present. The bill permits a judicial officer to perform the ceremony via communication technology (like video call) while ensuring all other standard marriage requirements are met. It directly affects active-duty service members stationed away from their county due to military deployment. The bill also authorizes judicial officers to waive the marriage license fee for these remote ceremonies. This change modifies Oregon's existing marriage laws to accommodate military service members' unique circumstances.
] Revises the definition of "animal rescue entity." Provides that veterinary facilities do not qualify as animal rescue entities for purposes of regulating animal rescue entities. Directs the State Department of Agriculture to enforce provisions related to regulating animal rescue entities. Makes changes related to recordkeeping and licensing requirements for animal rescue entities. Removes the impoundment of animals as a civil penalty for a violation of provisions related to animal rescue entities.
] Imposes requirements and restrictions on insurer and coordinated care organization audits of claims for reimbursement submitted by behavioral health treatment providers. Becomes operative on January 1, 2027. Adds information that certain carriers must annually report to the Department of Consumer and Business Services regarding compliance with behavioral health parity requirements. [ Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die. ].
Allows a person to title and register a Kei truck in Oregon. Amends and creates laws related to allowing Kei trucks to operate on highways in Oregon. Creates the offense of unlawfully operating a Kei truck on a highway. Punishes by a maximum fine of $1,000.
Expands the rural health care income tax credit to include pharmacist services performed in rural communities. Directs the Office of Rural Health to establish criteria for certifying pharmacists as eligible for the credit. Applies to tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2027. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
