OR HB4111

Evidence of a party's or witness's immigration status is inadmissible in civil proceedings unless essential to establish a claim for relief, with exceptions allowing post-trial motions regarding final removal orders (for future lost earnings awards) or federal work authorization (for reinstatement awards)

Parties seeking to introduce immigration status evidence must file a confidential written motion at least 15 days before the proceeding, followed by an in camera hearing where the court determines admissibility

Employers are prohibited from discharging, discriminating against, retaliating against, or taking adverse action against employees who update or attempt to update personal information based on lawful changes to federal employment authorization documentation

The definition of "profiling" in Oregon's law enforcement profiling statutes (ORS 131.915 and 131.930) is expanded to include immigration status as a protected characteristic

Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die of the 2026 regular session