OR SB1563 | 2026 | Regular Session
Status
Completed Legislative Action
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 4)
Status: Failed on March 6 2026 - 100% progression
Action: 2026-03-06 - At President's desk upon adjournment.
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 4)
Status: Failed on March 6 2026 - 100% progression
Action: 2026-03-06 - At President's desk upon adjournment.
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
The Act lets a person whose civil rights have been violated by a person acting under the color of law sue for damages and other relief. The Act lets a plaintiff who wins this type of suit recover attorney fees. The Act lets a defendant who wins this type of suit recover attorney fees if the plaintiff's claim was frivolous. (Flesch Readability Score: 62.7). Allows a person who has been deprived of rights, privileges or immunities secured by the Oregon Constitution or the laws of this state by a person acting under color of law to bring a civil action for economic and noneconomic damages and for injunctive or other equitable relief. Provides for the award of attorney fees and costs to a prevailing plaintiff, or to a prevailing defendant if the court finds that a plaintiff's claim was frivolous, unreasonable or without foundation. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Title
Relating to civil rights; prescribing an effective date.
Sponsors
Roll Calls
2026-02-16 - Senate - Senate Committee Do pass with amendments. (Printed A-Eng.) (Y: 4 N: 2 NV: 0 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2026-02-12 - Senate - Senate Withdraw from Committee (Y: 12 N: 18 NV: 0 Abs: 0) [FAIL]
2026-02-12 - Senate - Senate Withdraw from Committee (Y: 12 N: 18 NV: 0 Abs: 0) [FAIL]
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-06 | Senate | At President's desk upon adjournment. |
| 2026-02-16 | Senate | Work Session held. |
| 2026-02-16 | Senate | Public Hearing held. |
| 2026-02-12 | Senate | Motion to withdraw from committee on Judiciary failed. Ayes, 12; Nays, 18--Broadman, Campos, Frederick, Gelser Blouin, Golden, Gorsek, Jama, Lieber, Manning Jr, Meek, Neron Misslin, Patterson, Pham, Prozanski, Reynolds, Sollman, Taylor, President Wagner. |
| 2026-02-04 | Senate | Public Hearing held. |
| 2026-02-02 | Senate | Referred to Judiciary. |
| 2026-02-02 | Senate | Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk. |
