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OR SB857

Bill

Status

Passed

6/20/2025

Primary Sponsor

Unknown

Origin

Senate

2025 Legislative Measures

AI Summary

  • Protects the identity of individuals who report violations or potential violations of racing statutes, rules, or orders to the Oregon Racing Commission
  • Exempts reporter identities from public disclosure under Oregon's public records laws (ORS 192.311 to 192.478)
  • Allows reporters to voluntarily waive their confidentiality protection if they choose
  • Adds new whistleblower protections to ORS chapter 462 (Oregon's racing laws)
  • Requested by Governor Tina Kotek on behalf of the Oregon Racing Commission

Legislative Description

Relating to reporting on violation of animal racing laws.

Last Action

Effective date, January 1, 2026.

6/20/2025

Committee Referrals

Commerce and Consumer Protection4/7/2025
Judiciary1/17/2025

Full Bill Text

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