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OR SB 1563

died on adjournment

Relating to civil rights; prescribing an effective date.

Oregon · 2026 Regular Session · upper

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Quick answers

Did OR SB 1563 pass?

No. OR SB 1563 died when the 2026 Regular Session adjourned without final action on it. Bills that die this way are sometimes reintroduced in a later session. Latest recorded action (2026-03-06): At President's desk upon adjournment.

What is OR SB 1563 about?

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.

Who sponsors OR SB 1563?

Khanh Pham, Floyd Prozanski, James Manning Jr. are the primary sponsors of OR SB 1563.

Description

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.

Introduced
2026-02-02
Latest action
2026-03-06 — At President's desk upon adjournment.
Bill type
bill
Last updated
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Sponsors

  • Khanh Phamprimary
  • Floyd Prozanskiprimary
  • James Manning Jr.primary

Committees

Not provided by source.

Action timeline

Newest first

  1. 2026-03-06

    At President's desk upon adjournment.

  2. 2026-02-16

    Work Session held.

  3. 2026-02-16

    Public Hearing held.

  4. 2026-02-12

    Motion to withdraw from committee on Judiciary failed.

  5. 2026-02-04

    Public Hearing held.

  6. 2026-02-02

    Referred to Judiciary.

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  7. 2026-02-02

    Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.

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Documents

Votes

  • Motion to withdraw from committee on Judiciary failed.

    2026-02-12 · fail · 12-18

    Member-level votes (30)
    • Rob Wagner: no
    • Dick Anderson: yes
    • Wlnsvey Campos: no
    • Fred Girod: yes
    • James Manning Jr.: no
    • Janeen Sollman: no
    • Bruce Starr: yes
    • Diane Linthicum: yes
    • Suzanne Weber: yes
    • Mark Meek: no
    • Kathleen Taylor: no
    • Noah Robinson: yes
    • Christine Drazan: yes
    • David Brock Smith: yes
    • Sara Gelser Blouin: no
    • Deb Patterson: no
    • Mike McLane: yes
    • Todd Nash: yes
    • Courtney Neron Misslin: no
    • Lew Frederick: no
    • Chris Gorsek: no
    • Floyd Prozanski: no
    • Kim Thatcher: yes
    • Kate Lieber: no
    • Kayse Jama: no
    • Anthony Broadman: no
    • Jeff Golden: no
    • Cedric Hayden: yes
    • Khanh Pham: no
    • Lisa Reynolds: no

  • Heard and Reported Out with Amendments

    2026-02-16 · pass · 4-2

    Member-level votes (6)
    • Anthony Broadman: yes
    • Sara Gelser Blouin: yes
    • James Manning Jr.: yes
    • Mike McLane: no
    • Floyd Prozanski: yes
    • Kim Thatcher: no

Related bills

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Official source

https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2026R1/Measures/Overview/SB1563

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