Oregon · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 1518: Relating to worker protections.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 1518 is a bill introduced in the Oregon Senate on February 2, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to worker protections. Most recent recorded action (March 4, 2026): Effective date, January 1, 2027.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
</b> </i>] [<i>Requires the Bureau of Labor and Industries to study issues relating to worker protections. Directs the bureau to submit findings to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to labor and business no later than September 15, 2027.</i>] [<i>Sunsets on January 2, 2028.</i>] <b>Clarifies the meaning of "companionship services" for purposes of minimum wage and overtime requirements for certain individuals performing such services.</b>
Sponsors
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No sponsor recorded in source data. | ||||
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Effective date, January 1, 2027.
- Chapter 2, 2026 Laws.
- Governor signed.
- Speaker signed.
- President signed.
- Third reading. Carried by Rieke Smith. Passed.
- Second reading.
- Recommendation: Do pass.
- Public Hearing and Work Session held.
- Referred to Labor and Workforce Development.
- First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
- Third reading. Carried by Taylor. Passed.
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