Recap of the 2026 Legislative Session

Jean Pierce, Action Chair

You can review the status of the LWVOR testimony submitted in the 2026 Legislative Session by clicking here.

Fourteen of the bills which we supported passed, and five which we opposed did not advance. LWVOR issued Action Alerts for 17 bills this year.

A major focus this session was on legislation addressing issues that arose with recent ICE raids. The Governor signed a bill requiring public schools in Oregon to educate immigrants (SB 1538). The League is also pleased that bills concerning the following issues passed both chambers and await the Governor’s signature:

• Public schools need to inform people when ICE is present on the campus (HB 4079)

• Hospitals need to designate areas where healthcare professionals and patients are safe from ICE (SB 1570)

• Law enforcement agents must display an ID and cannot cover their faces except in certain circumstances (HB 4138)

• A person can sue a law enforcement agent who comes on their property without a warrant or an exception (HB 4114)

Two of the healthcare bills which the League supported and passed both chambers stipulate that insurance coverage must be provided for required immunizations (SB 1598) and that people seeking reproductive or gender-affirming care have legal protections (HB 4088).

A “partial disconnect” bill which passed both chambers ensures that some Oregon taxes no longer mirror the federal tax structure (SB 1507), so our state does not lose so much revenue due to provisions of HR1 (the “Big Beautiful Bill”).

Despite constant pressure from the League and Honest Elections, a bill was passed which undid provisions and delayed implementation of campaign finance reform legislation passed in 2024. With other good governance organizations, the League is urging the Governor to veto the bill (HB 4018).