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OR HB2827

Bill

Status

Failed

6/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Paul Evans

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Legislative Measures

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the Governor during a declared state of emergency to require any person in Oregon to accept and fulfill orders for the manufacture, sale, or distribution of goods necessary to protect public safety
  • Requires persons receiving such orders to prioritize them over other business orders
  • Permits rejection of Governor's orders only if the goods/services are outside the person's ordinary course of business, or if facility/workforce limitations prevent fulfillment despite prioritization
  • Prohibits discrimination against emergency orders, including charging higher prices or imposing different terms than comparable regular business orders
  • Provides liability protection for contractual damages resulting from acts or omissions necessary to comply with emergency orders

Legislative Description

Relating to goods necessary to address emergencies.

Last Action

In committee upon adjournment.

6/27/2025

Committee Referrals

Emergency Management, General Government, and Veterans1/17/2025

Full Bill Text

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