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OR SB1519

Bill

Status

Enrolled

3/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Unknown

Origin

Senate

2026 Legislative Measures

AI Summary

  • Amends ORS 656.210 to create a two-tier temporary total disability compensation formula: 75% of wages for the portion at or below 75% of the state average weekly wage, and 65% of wages for the portion above 75% of the average weekly wage (replacing the current flat 66⅔% rate)

  • Maintains existing minimum benefit floor of 90% of wages or $50 per week (whichever is less) and maximum cap of 133% of the average weekly wage

  • Preserves the 3-day waiting period before disability payments begin, waived if total disability continues for 14 consecutive days or the worker is hospitalized within 14 days

  • Applies to claims for injuries sustained or occupational diseases incurred on or after January 1, 2027

Legislative Description

Relating to total disability.

Last Action

Speaker signed.

3/5/2026

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means2/27/2026
General Government2/19/2026
Ways and Means2/12/2026
Labor and Business2/2/2026

Full Bill Text

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