OR HB4089 | 2026 | Regular Session
Status
Completed Legislative Action
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 29-1)
Status: Passed on April 6 2026 - 100% progression
Action: 2026-04-06 - Chapter 53, (2026 Laws): Effective date January 1, 2027.
Text: Latest bill text (Enrolled) [PDF]
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 29-1)
Status: Passed on April 6 2026 - 100% progression
Action: 2026-04-06 - Chapter 53, (2026 Laws): Effective date January 1, 2027.
Text: Latest bill text (Enrolled) [PDF]
Summary
The Act changes the crime of theft of services and changes some crimes related to contractor licenses. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.1). Modifies the crime of theft of services to include partial payments. Provides that a prosecution for theft of services does not preclude other forms of relief. Directs the Interagency Compliance Network to develop investigative methods concerning persons who may be committing theft of services and not complying with taxation and employment laws. Punishes knowingly entering into a contract with an unlicensed labor contractor, if committed by a direct contractor or subcontractor, by a maximum of 364 days' imprisonment, $6,250 fine, or both. Punishes a second or subsequent conviction by a maximum of five years' imprisonment, $125,000 fine, or both. Increases the penalty for the intentional use of a contractor's license number without authorization. Punishes by a maximum of five years' imprisonment, $125,000 fine, or both. Increases the penalty for the use of a contractor's license number with the intent to deceive the public. Punishes by a maximum of five years' imprisonment, $125,000 fine, or both.
Title
Relating to criminal offenses related to work.
Sponsors
Roll Calls
2026-03-05 - Senate - Senate Third Reading (Y: 26 N: 2 NV: 0 Abs: 2) [PASS]
2026-03-03 - Senate - Senate Committee Do pass the B-Eng bill (Y: 5 N: 0 NV: 0 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2026-02-27 - House - House Third Reading (Y: 33 N: 9 NV: 0 Abs: 18) [PASS]
2026-02-24 - House - House Committee Do pass with amendments to the A-Eng bill. (Printed B-Eng.) (Y: 4 N: 3 NV: 0 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2026-02-16 - House - House Committee Without recommendation as to passage, with amendments, and be referred to Rules. (Printed A-Eng.) (Y: 5 N: 3 NV: 0 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2026-03-03 - Senate - Senate Committee Do pass the B-Eng bill (Y: 5 N: 0 NV: 0 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2026-02-27 - House - House Third Reading (Y: 33 N: 9 NV: 0 Abs: 18) [PASS]
2026-02-24 - House - House Committee Do pass with amendments to the A-Eng bill. (Printed B-Eng.) (Y: 4 N: 3 NV: 0 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2026-02-16 - House - House Committee Without recommendation as to passage, with amendments, and be referred to Rules. (Printed A-Eng.) (Y: 5 N: 3 NV: 0 Abs: 0) [PASS]
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-06 | House | Chapter 53, (2026 Laws): Effective date January 1, 2027. |
| 2026-03-31 | House | Governor signed. |
| 2026-03-10 | Senate | President signed. |
| 2026-03-10 | House | Speaker signed. |
| 2026-03-05 | Senate | Third reading. Carried by Neron Misslin. Passed. Ayes, 26; Nays, 2--Linthicum, Robinson; Excused, 2--Drazan, Hayden. |
| 2026-03-04 | Senate | Second reading. |
| 2026-03-04 | Senate | Recommendation: Do pass the B-Eng. bill. |
| 2026-03-03 | Senate | Public Hearing and Work Session held. |
| 2026-03-02 | Senate | Referred to Rules. |
| 2026-03-02 | Senate | First reading. Referred to President's desk. |
| 2026-02-27 | House | Third reading. Carried by Grayber. Passed. Ayes, 33; Nays, 9--Boice, Breese-Iverson, Cate, Elmer, Harbick, Levy B, Owens, Scharf, Wallan; Excused, 17--Boshart Davis, Diehl, Edwards, Helfrich, Javadi, Lewis, Mannix, McIntire, Nelson, Osborne, Pham H, Reschke, Skarlatos, Tran, Valderrama, Wright, Yunker; Excused for Business of the House, 1--Hartman. |
| 2026-02-26 | House | Second reading. |
| 2026-02-25 | House | Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed B-Engrossed. |
| 2026-02-24 | House | Public Hearing and Work Session held. |
| 2026-02-18 | House | Referred to Rules by order of Speaker. |
| 2026-02-18 | House | Without recommendation as to passage, with amendments, be printed A-Engrossed, and be referred to Rules. |
| 2026-02-16 | House | Work Session held. |
| 2026-02-04 | House | Public Hearing held. |
| 2026-02-04 | House | Public Hearing scheduled. |
| 2026-02-02 | House | Referred to Labor and Workforce Development. |
| 2026-02-02 | House | First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk. |
