States / Oregon / HB 4138

HB 4138 Enacted

Relating to limitations on the actions of public employees; and declaring an emergency.

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Requires law enforcement agencies to require officers to wear uniforms with specified identifying information. Specifies exceptions. Requires law enforcement agencies to enact policies prohibiting the wearing of facial coverings by officers except in specified circumstances.

Prohibits the wearing of facial coverings by law enforcement officers except in specified circumstances. Prohibits employees of state and local law enforcement agencies and other public bodies in this state from participating in certain actions. Directs state and local law enforcement agencies and other public bodies to enact policies prohibiting engagement in certain actions.

Provides that volunteers in a civil defense force are agents of a public body for purposes of the Oregon Tort Claims Act. Allows a person harmed by violations of certain provisions to seek an injunction. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.

Chamber
House
Introduced
Feb 2, 2026
Last action
Apr 6, 2026 — Chapter 66, (2026 Laws): Effective date March 31, 2026.
Session
2026R1
Momentum
100 · Very high