Oregon · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 4071: Relating to recreation; declaring an emergency.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 4071 is a bill introduced in the Oregon House on February 2, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to recreation; declaring an emergency. Primary sponsor: Jeff Helfrich (Republican), Em Levy (Democratic), Mark Meek (Democratic), Lucetta Elmer (Republican), Janeen Sollman (Democratic), Bruce Starr (Republican). It lists 12 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 7, 2026): In committee upon adjournment.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Provides that an operator may require an adult person who engages in a sport, fitness or recreational activity in various ways to release the operator from claims for ordinary negligence. Directs the Oregon Business Development Department to study recreation commerce and report to an appropriate committee or interim committee of the Legislative Assembly no later than December 15, 2026. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4 · Republican 14
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Helfrich | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 52 |
| Em Levy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 53 |
| Mark Meek | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
| Lucetta Elmer | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 24 |
| Janeen Sollman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Bruce Starr | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 12 |
| Matt Bunch | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 51 |
| Jami Cate | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 11 |
| Ed Diehl | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 17 |
| Vikki Breese Iverson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 59 |
| Bobby Levy | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 58 |
| Rick Lewis | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 18 |
| John Lively | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Kevin Mannix | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 21 |
| Mark Owens | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 60 |
| Werner Reschke | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 55 |
| David Smith | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 1 |
| Kim Wallan | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 6 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- In committee upon adjournment.
- Referred to Judiciary with subsequent referral to Ways and Means.
- First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.