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Requires law enforcement agencies to require officers to wear uniforms with specified identifying information. Specifies exceptions. Requires law enforcement agencies to enact policies prohibiting the wearing of facial coverings by officers except in specified circumstances. Prohibits the wearing of facial coverings by law enforcement officers except in specified circumstances. Prohibits employees of state and local law enforcement agencies and other public bodies in this state from participating in certain actions. Directs state and local law enforcement agencies and other public bodies to enact policies prohibiting engagement in certain actions. Provides that volunteers in a civil defense force are agents of a public body for purposes of the Oregon Tort Claims Act. Allows a person harmed by violations of certain provisions to seek an injunction. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
Latest development · Apr 6, 2026
Chapter 66, (2026 Laws): Effective date March 31, 2026.
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Chapter 66, (2026 Laws): Effective date March 31, 2026.
Governor signed.
President signed.
Speaker signed.
House concurred in Senate amendments and repassed bill.
Third reading. Carried by Campos. Passed.
Carried over to 03-05 by unanimous consent.
Second reading.
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments to the A-Eng. bill. (Printed B-Eng.)
Work Session held.
Public Hearing held.
Referred to Rules.
First reading. Referred to President's desk.
Third reading. Carried by Chaichi. Passed.
Motion to refer to Ways and Means failed.
Carried over to February 24, 2026 Calendar by virtue of adjournment.
Rules suspended. Carried over to February 23, 2026 Calendar.
Second reading.
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed A-Engrossed.
Work Session held.
Public Hearing held.
Referred to Judiciary.
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
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