Oregon 2021 Regular Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 10 R · 2 D cosponsors

HB 2638 — Relating to limitations of liability during the COVID-19 emergency.

Last action — In committee upon adjournment.

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 2021 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Limits liability for certain claims for damages arising out of acts or omissions taken during COVID-19 emergency period in reasonable compliance with government guidance related to COVID-19.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. In committee upon adjournment.

  2. Motion to withdraw from Judiciary failed.

  3. Public Hearing held.

  4. Assigned to Subcommittee On Civil Law.

  5. Referred to Judiciary.

  6. First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

Sponsors

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2 sponsors · 18 co-sponsors · 70 not signed on · 31 voted No

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (18)

Not signed on (70)

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

Motion to withdraw from Judiciary failed.

Failed 27 Yea · 31 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 31701
Unaffiliated 101401
Republican 14000
Total 273102
% of votes cast 45%52%0%3%
How each member voted (60)
Member Party Vote
Lily Morgan — Yea
Andrea Salinas — Nay
Anna Williams — Nay
Barbara Smith Warner — Nay
Bill Post — Yea
Brad Witt — Nay
Brian Clem — Nay
Courtney Neron — Nay
Dan Rayfield — Nay
Duane Stark — Yea
Gary Leif — Yea
Jack Zika — Yea
Janelle Bynum — Yea
Jeff Reardon — Nay
Karin Power — Nay
Marty Wilde — Yea
Maxine Dexter — Nay
Mike Nearman — Yea
Paul Holvey — Nay
Rachel Prusak — Nay
Raquel Moore-Green — Yea
Ron Noble — Yea
Sheri Schouten — Nay
Teresa Alonso Leon — Nay
Tina Kotek — Not Voting
Andrea Valderrama Democrat Nay
Dacia Grayber Democrat Nay
David Gomberg Democrat Yea
Janeen Sollman Democrat Nay
Jason Kropf Democrat Nay
John Lively Democrat Nay
Julie Fahey Democrat Nay
Ken Helm Democrat Nay
Khanh Pham Democrat Nay
Lisa Reynolds Democrat Nay
Mark Meek Democrat Yea
Nancy Nathanson Democrat Nay
Pam Marsh Democrat Nay
Paul Evans Democrat Not Voting
Ricki Ruiz Democrat Nay
Rob Nosse Democrat Nay
Sue Rieke Smith Democrat Yea
Susan McLain Democrat Nay
Tawna Sanchez Democrat Nay
Wlnsvey Campos Democrat Nay
Zach Hudson Democrat Nay
Bobby Levy Republican Yea
Boomer Wright Republican Yea
Cedric Hayden Republican Yea
Christine Drazan Republican Yea
Daniel Bonham Republican Yea
David Brock Smith Republican Yea
E. Werner Reschke Republican Yea
Jami Cate Republican Yea
Kim Wallan Republican Yea
Mark Owens Republican Yea
Rick Lewis Republican Yea
Shelly Boshart Davis Republican Yea
Suzanne Weber Republican Yea
Vikki Breese-Iverson Republican Yea

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Subjects

public-safety health-insurance
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 2638 do?
Limits liability for certain claims for damages arising out of acts or omissions taken during COVID-19 emergency period in reasonable compliance with government guidance related to COVID-19.
Who sponsors HB 2638?
HB 2638 is sponsored by David Gomberg (Democrat), Shelly Boshart Davis (Republican), Mark Owens (Republican), Sue Rieke Smith (Democrat), David Brock Smith (Republican), E. Werner Reschke (Republican), Kim Wallan (Republican), Rick Lewis (Republican), Jami Cate (Republican), Bobby Levy (Republican), Vikki Breese-Iverson (Republican), Christine Drazan (Republican), Gary Leif, Jack Zika, Duane Stark, Lily Morgan, Bill Post, Mike Nearman, Raquel Moore-Green, and Daniel Bonham.
What is the current status of HB 2638?
This bill died with 2021 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 2638?
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