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| Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 25, 2025 | OR | SB 875 | Expands Protections for Oregon's Foster Youth | Veto Override Passed - Senate (21 - 6) |
| June 23, 2025 | OR | SB 1173 | Prohibits Lawsuits Against Hospitals for Injury Caused by Drugs That the Hospital Did Not Design, Manufacture, or Sell Commercially | Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 2) |
| May 13, 2025 | OR | HB 2134 | Authorizes Tenants to Terminate Lease Early Following Landlord's Notice of Nonrenewal | Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 3) |
| April 17, 2025 | OR | SB 1121 | Prohibits Publicly Sharing Information to Encourage Harassment, Injury, or Stalking of Victims | Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 0) |
| April 16, 2025 | OR | SB 180 | Requires Proof of Malice for a Claim of Defamation Arising From a Reported Incident of Sexual Assault | Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 0) |
| April 16, 2025 | OR | SB 238 | Authorizes Law Enforcement to Utilize Drones | Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 3) |
| April 15, 2025 | OR | SB 1191 | Authorizes Individuals to Inform Others of Their Rights | Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 1) |
| Date | No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6/25 | SB 875 | Expands Protections for Oregon's Foster Youth | Veto Override Passed - Senate (21 - 6) |
| 6/23 | SB 1173 | Prohibits Lawsuits Against Hospitals for Injury Caused by Drugs That the Hospital Did Not Design, Manufacture, or Sell Commercially | Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 2) |
| 5/13 | HB 2134 | Authorizes Tenants to Terminate Lease Early Following Landlord's Notice of Nonrenewal | Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 3) |
| 4/17 | SB 1121 | Prohibits Publicly Sharing Information to Encourage Harassment, Injury, or Stalking of Victims | Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 0) |
| 4/16 | SB 180 | Requires Proof of Malice for a Claim of Defamation Arising From a Reported Incident of Sexual Assault | Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 0) |
| 4/16 | SB 238 | Authorizes Law Enforcement to Utilize Drones | Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 3) |
| 4/15 | SB 1191 | Authorizes Individuals to Inform Others of Their Rights | Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 1) |