Oregon · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 1593: 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
SB 1593 is a bill introduced in the Oregon Senate on February 2, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to recreation; declaring an emergency. Primary sponsor: Mark Meek (Democratic), Em Levy (Democratic), Jeff Helfrich (Republican), Dick Anderson (Republican), Christine Drazan (Republican), David Smith (Republican), Janeen Sollman (Democratic), Vikki Breese Iverson (Republican), John Lively (Democratic), Hai Pham (Democratic), Kim Wallan (Republican), Mari Watanabe (Democratic). It lists 9 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.
</b> </i>] Provides that an operator may require [<i>an adult</i>] <b>a </b>person who engages in a sport, fitness or recreational activity in various ways to release the operator from claims for ordinary negligence. [<i>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.</i>] Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 15 · Republican 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Meek | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
| Em Levy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 53 |
| Jeff Helfrich | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 52 |
| Dick Anderson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 5 |
| Christine Drazan | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 26 |
| David Smith | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 1 |
| Janeen Sollman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Vikki Breese Iverson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 59 |
| John Lively | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Hai Pham | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| Kim Wallan | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 6 |
| Mari Watanabe | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| Paul Evans | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Mark Gamba | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 41 |
| Jeff Golden | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 3 |
| David Gomberg | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Annessa Hartman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 40 |
| Kate Lieber | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Susan McLain | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 29 |
| Daniel Nguyen | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 38 |
| Lisa Reynolds | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 17 |
“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 Rules by order of the President.
- Subsequent referral rescinded by order of the President.
- Recommendation: Do pass with amendments, be printed A-Engrossed, subsequent referral to Judiciary be rescinded and be referred to Rules.
- Work Session held.
- Public Hearing held.
- Referred to Commerce and General Government, then Judiciary.
- Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.