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OR HB2300

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

6/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Kevin Mannix

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Legislative Measures

AI Summary

  • Prohibits civil lawsuits against individuals who make communications about sexual assault, sexual harassment, or sex discrimination, provided the speaker had a reasonable belief the incident occurred and acted without malice
  • Protection applies regardless of whether the individual filed an official complaint about the incident
  • Prevailing defendants in lawsuits brought in violation of this protection are entitled to recover reasonable attorney fees
  • Non-prevailing plaintiffs face remedial sanctions under ORS 33.055, including payment of money to compensate the defendant for losses, injuries, and costs resulting from the improper lawsuit

Legislative Description

Relating to retaliatory actions for communications.

Last Action

In committee upon adjournment.

6/27/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/17/2025

Full Bill Text

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