Oregon · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 4087: Relating to infants born alive.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 4087 is a bill introduced in the Oregon House on February 2, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to infants born alive. Primary sponsor: Court Boice (Republican), Dwayne Yunker (Republican), David Smith (Republican), Gregory Smith, Boomer Wright (Republican). It lists 16 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.
Requires a health care practitioner to exercise the proper degree of care to preserve the health and life of a child born alive, regardless of whether the birth was the result of an induced abortion. Allows specified persons to bring an action against a health care practitioner for violations. Allows the court to order that the identity or personally identifiable information of specified persons is protected from disclosure.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 20
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Court Boice | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 1 |
| Dwayne Yunker | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 3 |
| David Smith | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 1 |
| Gregory Smith | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Boomer Wright | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 9 |
| Matt Bunch | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 51 |
| Jami Cate | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 11 |
| Ed Diehl | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 17 |
| Darcey Edwards | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 31 |
| Darin Harbick | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 12 |
| Jeff Helfrich | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 52 |
| Vikki Breese Iverson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 59 |
| Bobby Levy | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 58 |
| Rick Lewis | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 18 |
| Kevin Mannix | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 21 |
| Emily McIntire | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 56 |
| Virgle Osborne | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 2 |
| Mark Owens | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 60 |
| Anna Scharf | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 23 |
| Alek Skarlatos | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 4 |
| Kim Thatcher | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 11 |
“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.
- Motion to withdraw from Health Care failed.
- Referred to Health Care.
- First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.