Oregon HB4121 Emergency Management Bill Effective January 2027

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Relating to emergency management.

The Act creates new systems and structures and changes law to improve emergency response in the state. (Flesch Readability Score: 65.1). Creates [statewide emergency preparedness offices and authorities] authority to coordinate emergency management. [Authorizes bonding for public safety projects.] Requires state agencies to designate liaisons for emergency management. Imposes duties on the Oregon Department of Emergency Management related to management of emergency preparedness assets. Modifies the definitions of and grant requirements for Resilience Hubs and Resilience Networks. Authorizes certain training facilities to host overnight training activities. Requires the Oregon Department of Emergency Management to obtain fingerprints of employees and contractors. Authorizes counties to waive certain civil penalties related to food service facilities during emergencies. Requires the Department of the State Fire Marshal to study health coverage for firefighters. [Requires legislative committees to identify a revenue source for certain public safety programs.] Establishes grant programs for emergencies.

Bill Details

State Oregon

Session 2026 Legislative Measures

Chamber House

Official Source olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2026R1/Meas...

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Sponsors

Paul Evans (Rep - D) David Gomberg (Rep - D) Cyrus Javadi (Rep - D) James Manning (Sen - D) Janeen Sollman (Rep - D) Tom Andersen (Rep - D) Court Boice (Rep - R) Farrah Chaichi (Rep - D) Willy Chotzen (Rep - D) Mark Gamba (Rep - D) Jason Kropf (Rep - D) Travis Nelson (Rep - D) Hai Pham (Rep - D) Sue Rieke Smith (Rep - D) Thuy Tran (Rep - D) David Smith (Rep - R)

Action History

2026-04-13 H Chapter 114, (2026 Laws): Effective date January 1, 2027. 2026-04-07 H Governor signed. 2026-03-10 S President signed. 2026-03-10 H Speaker signed. 2026-03-06 S Rules suspended. Third reading. Carried by Manning Jr. Passed. Ayes, 26; Nays, 2--Linthicum, Robinson; Excused, 2--Hayden, Thatcher. 2026-03-06 S Second reading. 2026-03-06 S Recommendation: Do pass the B-Eng. bill. 2026-03-05 S Referred to Ways and Means. 2026-03-05 S First reading. Referred to President's desk. 2026-03-05 H Third reading. Carried by Evans. Passed. Ayes, 54; Nays, 1--Harbick; Excused, 3--Hartman, Levy B, Valderrama; Excused for Business of the House, 2--Boshart Davis, Scharf. 2026-03-04 H Second reading. 2026-03-04 H Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed B-Engrossed. 2026-03-03 H Returned to Full Committee. 2026-03-03 H Work Session held. 2026-03-03 H Work Session held. 2026-03-02 H Assigned to Subcommittee On Capital Construction. 2026-02-16 H Referred to Ways and Means by prior reference. 2026-02-16 H Recommendation: Do pass with amendments, be printed A-Engrossed, and be referred to Ways and Means by prior reference. 2026-02-12 H Work Session held. 2026-02-10 H Public Hearing held. 2026-02-05 H Public Hearing and Work Session held. 2026-02-02 H Referred to Emergency Management and Veterans with subsequent referral to Ways and Means. 2026-02-02 H First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

Votes

2026-02-12 House Committee Do pass with amendments and be referred to Ways and Means by prior reference. (Printed A-Eng.) Yea: 7 Nay: 0 2026-03-03 House Committee Do pass with amendments to the A-Eng bill. (Printed B-Eng.) Yea: 24 Nay: 0 2026-03-05 House Third Reading Yea: 54 Nay: 1 2026-03-06 Senate Third Reading Yea: 26 Nay: 2

Committee Referrals

2026-02-02 H Emergency Management and Veterans 2026-02-16 J Ways and Means 2026-03-02 J Capitol Construction 2026-03-05 J Ways and Means

Amendments

2026-02-05 House Committee On Emergency Management and Veterans Amendment #-2 2026-02-10 House Committee On Emergency Management and Veterans Amendment #-2 Adopted 2026-02-12 House Committee On Emergency Management and Veterans Amendment #-2 Adopted 2026-03-03 Joint Subcommittee On Capital Construction Amendment #-A3 2026-03-03 Joint Committee On Ways and Means Amendment #-A3

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