Oregon · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 4098: Relating to violations of the Insurance Code as unlawful trade practices.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 4098 is a bill introduced in the Oregon House on February 2, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to violations of the Insurance Code as unlawful trade practices. Primary sponsor: April Dobson (Democratic), Floyd Prozanski (Democratic), Nathan Sosa (Democratic). It lists 19 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 7, 2026): Failed.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Provides that a violation of prohibitions against certain practices with respect to insurance is subject to an enforcement action under the Unlawful Trade Practices Act. Specifies exemptions.<b> Removes some exemptions for insurance from the definition of "real estate, goods or services" under the Unlawful Trade Practices Act.</b> Permits a person to obtain, and a court to award, appropriate equitable relief in addition to monetary damages under the Unlawful Trade Practices Act. Requires the Director of the Department of Consumer and Business Services to request action before a prosecuting attorney may take action under the Unlawful Trade Practices Act against an act or practice related to insurance.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 22
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April Dobson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
| Floyd Prozanski | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 4 |
| Nathan Sosa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 30 |
| Tom Andersen | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Sara Gelser Blouin | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 8 |
| Farrah Chaichi | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| Willy Chotzen | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Paul Evans | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Lisa Fragala | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
| Lew Frederick | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Mark Gamba | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 41 |
| Jeff Golden | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 3 |
| Dacia Grayber | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 28 |
| Zach Hudson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 49 |
| Kayse Jama | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
| Cyrus Javadi | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 32 |
| Sarah McDonald | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Deb Patterson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| Khanh Pham | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 23 |
| Thuy Tran | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 45 |
| Jules Walters | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
| Lamar Wise | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 48 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Failed.
- Bowman served notice of possible reconsideration.
- Third reading. Carried by Dobson. Failed.
- Potential conflict(s) of interest declared by Kropf, Sosa.
- Motion to substitute Minority Report for Committee Report failed.
- Second reading.
- Minority Recommendation: Do pass with different amendments and be printed A-Engrossed.
- Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed A-Engrossed.
- Work Session held.
- Public Hearing held.
- Referred to Commerce and Consumer Protection.
- First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.