Oregon · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 1580: Relating to compensation for journalism.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 1580 is a bill introduced in the Oregon Senate on February 2, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to compensation for journalism. Primary sponsor: Khanh Pham (Democratic), David Gomberg (Democratic), Sara Gelser Blouin (Democratic), James Manning (Democratic). It lists 11 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.
Prohibits an online news aggregating platform from accessing for an Oregon audience the online content of a digital journalism provider without an agreement. Specifies requirements that an agreement must meet. Creates a private cause of action that a digital journalism provider may bring against a platform if the platform accesses for an Oregon audience the online content of the digital journalism provider without an agreement or fails to comply with an agreement. Allows for the recovery of the greater of statutory or actual damages, and for punitive damages. Bars a cause of action if the platform is participating in arbitration or in compliance with a final arbitration order, judgment or settlement agreement. Bars a cause of action for access that occurs between January 1, 2027, and December 31, 2028, if the platform elects to pay a certain sum amount. Allows a platform or group of digital journalism providers to initiate an arbitration process to determine a percentage of the platform's advertising revenue to be remitted to the digital journalism providers. Requires platforms to report annually certain information about compensation paid to digital journalism providers. Establishes the Oregon Civic Information Consortium. Directs the consortium to award grants for applicants that seek to improve civic information.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 13 · Democratic/Working Families 1 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khanh Pham | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 23 |
| David Gomberg | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Sara Gelser Blouin | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 8 |
| James Manning | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 7 |
| Farrah Chaichi | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| Willy Chotzen | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Lew Frederick | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Mark Gamba | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 41 |
| Darin Harbick | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 12 |
| Kayse Jama | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
| Sarah McDonald | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Courtney Neron Misslin | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
| Lesly Muñoz | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 22 |
| Deb Patterson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| 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
- In committee upon adjournment.
- Public Hearing held.
- Referred to Commerce and General Government.
- Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.