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HB 4138

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Relating to limitations on the actions of public employees; and declaring an emergency.
About This Bill
Latest Action · Apr 6, 2026
Chapter 66, (2026 Laws): Effective date March 31, 2026.
Session
2026R1
Introduced
Feb 2, 2026
Primary Sponsor
Farrah Chaichi· primary

Summary

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Requires law enforcement agencies to require officers to wear uniforms with specified identifying information. Specifies exceptions. Requires law enforcement agencies to enact policies prohibiting the wearing of facial coverings by officers except in specified circumstances. Prohibits the wearing of facial coverings by law enforcement officers except in specified circumstances. Prohibits employees of state and local law enforcement agencies and other public bodies in this state from participating in certain actions. Directs state and local law enforcement agencies and other public bodies to enact policies prohibiting engagement in certain actions. Provides that volunteers in a civil defense force are agents of a public body for purposes of the Oregon Tort Claims Act. Allows a person harmed by violations of certain provisions to seek an injunction. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.

Co-sponsors (35)

Thuy Tran · primary
James Manning Jr. · primary
Tom Andersen · primary
Willy Chotzen · primary
Cyrus Javadi · primary
Susan McLain · primary
Lesly Muñoz · primary
Travis Nelson · primary
Rob Nosse · primary
Lamar Wise · primary
Lew Frederick · primary
Khanh Pham · primary
Lisa Fragala · cosponsor
Mark Gamba · cosponsor
David Gomberg · cosponsor
Dacia Grayber · cosponsor
Sarah McDonald · cosponsor
Ricki Ruiz · cosponsor
Sara Gelser Blouin · cosponsor
Jeff Golden · cosponsor
Kayse Jama · cosponsor
Courtney Neron Misslin · cosponsor
Deb Patterson · cosponsor
Lisa Reynolds · cosponsor
Nathan Sosa · cosponsor
Nancy Nathanson · cosponsor
Jules Walters · cosponsor
Pam Marsh · cosponsor
Daniel Nguyen · cosponsor
Shannon Isadore · cosponsor
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