Lucetta Elmer
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HB 4071 · 2026 Regular Session

Provides that an operator may require an adult person who engages in a sport, fitness or recreational activity in various ways to release the operator from claims for ordinary negligence.

In plain language

The Act says that an operator may require a person who does recreation to release the operator from some types of claims. Tells OBDD to study issues for the recreation industry and make a report.

What the measure does

  • Provides that an operator may require an adult person who engages in a sport, fitness or recreational activity in various ways to release the operator from claims for ordinary negligence.
  • Directs the Oregon Business Development Department to study recreation commerce and report to an appropriate committee or interim committee of the Legislative Assembly no later than December 15, 2026.
  • Declares an emergency, effective on passage.

Her role

Chief sponsor. On the Oregon Legislature's record she is listed as introducing and carrying this measure.