Oregon · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 680: Relating to greenwashing; 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 680 is a bill introduced in the Oregon Senate on January 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to greenwashing; declaring an emergency. Primary sponsor: Jeff Golden (Democratic), James Manning (Democratic). It lists 6 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 28, 2025): 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 a person from publishing or causing to be published an environmental marketing claim, net zero claim or reputational advertising that is materially false, misleading, deceptive or fraudulent. Specifies what constitutes a materially false, misleading, deceptive or fraudulent environmental marketing claim or net zero claim or reputational advertising. Punishes a violation of the Act as an unlawful trade practice under the Unlawful Trade Practices Act and subjects the violator to statutory damages of $200 if a plaintiff can prove exposure to the claim or advertising and that the plaintiff purchased a product or service from the person based on the claim or advertising. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Golden | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 3 |
| James Manning | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 7 |
| Wlnsvey Campos | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 18 |
| Lew Frederick | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Chris Gorsek | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 25 |
| Deb Patterson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| Floyd Prozanski | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 4 |
| Kathleen Taylor | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 21 |
“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 Judiciary by prior reference.
- Recommendation: Without recommendation as to passage and be referred to Judiciary by prior reference.
- Work Session held.
- Referred to Natural Resources and Wildfire, then Judiciary.
- Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.