Oregon 2026 Regular Session Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 27 D · 1 R cosponsors

HB 4079 — Relating to policies for when federal immigration authorities enter public education property; and prescribing an effective date.

Last action — Chapter 48, (2026 Laws): Effective date September 30, 2026.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 02, 2026. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Tina Kotek (Democratic) on March 31, 2026.

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High chance

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Prognosis

Likely to advance 98% · high confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 31 sponsors

    7 primary, 24 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (27 D · 1 R) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 4 recorded votes so far.

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Summary

Directs school district boards and governing bodies of institutions of higher education to adopt policies that address how the school district or the institution of higher education will respond when a federal immigration authority enters school property or a campus. Prescribes the requirements of the policies. [<i>Declares an emergency, effective on passage.</i>] <b>Takes effect on September 30, 2026.</b>

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

181 added · 183 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated bill HB 4079 includes a clearer definition of what constitutes “school property” and who qualifies as a "community-based service provider." These changes aim to ensure that all educational institutions, including public charter schools, have a clearer understanding of their responsibilities toward students when federal immigration authorities are present on their grounds. By mandating that school district boards adopt specific policies for notifying the community about immigration enforcement, the bill seeks to enhance transparency and protect students' rights. This is important because it helps create a safer environment for students and informs them and their families of their rights and options during such situations.

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83rd OREGON LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY--2026 Regular Session A-Engrossed House Bill 4079 Ordered by the House February 13 Including House Amendments dated February 13 Sponsored by Representative MCDONALD, Senator NERON MISSLIN, Representatives ANDERSEN, CHOTZEN, FRAGALA, RUIZ, Senator FREDERICK;
83rd OREGON LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY--2026 Regular Session Enrolled House Bill 4079 Sponsored by Representative MCDONALD, Senator NERON MISSLIN, Representatives ANDERSEN, CHOTZEN, FRAGALA, RUIZ, Senator FREDERICK;
Representatives EVANS, GAMBA, GOMBERG, GRAYBER, HUDSON, JAVADI, MCLAIN, MUNOZ, NELSON, NGUYEN D, NOSSE, PHAM H, RIEKE SMITH, SOSA, WALTERS, WISE, Senators GELSER BLOUIN, GOLDEN, PHAM K, REYNOLDS (Presession filed.) SUMMARY The following summary is not prepared by the sponsors of the measure and is not a part of the body thereof subject to consideration by the Legislative Assembly.
Representatives EVANS, GAMBA, GOMBERG, GRAYBER, HUDSON, JAVADI, KROPF, MARSH, MCLAIN, MUNOZ, NELSON, NGUYEN D, NOSSE, PHAM H, RIEKE SMITH, SOSA, WALTERS, WISE, Senators CAMPOS, GELSER BLOUIN, GOLDEN, PATTERSON, PHAM K, REYNOLDS (Presession filed.) CHAPTER .................................................
It is an editor’s brief statement of the essential features of the measure.
AN ACT Relating to policies for when federal immigration authorities enter public education property;
The statement includes a measure digest written in compliance with applicable readability standards.
Digest:
Tells public schools to have a policy for how to respond to immigration issues at the school.
(Flesch Readability Score:
65.1).
Directs school district boards and governing bodies of institutions of higher education to adopt policies that address how the school district or the institution of higher education will respond when a federal immigration authority enters school property or a campus.
Prescribes the requirements of the policies.
[Declares an emergency, effective on passage.] Takes effect on September 30, 2026.
A BILL FOR AN ACT Relating to policies for when federal immigration authorities enter public education property;
NOTE:
(A) Confirm that a federal immigration authority has entered school property for immi- gration enforcement;
Matter in boldfaced type in an amended section is new;
matter [italic and bracketed] is existing law to be omitted.
New sections are in boldfaced type.
LC 74 A-Eng.
HB 4079 (A) Confirm that a federal immigration authority has entered school property for immi- gration enforcement;
(c) Identify which grades of students will receive a notice under this section.
Enrolled House Bill 4079 (HB 4079-A) Page 1 (c) Identify which grades of students will receive a notice under this section.
[2] A-Eng.
(i) Require that the policy adopted under this section be made available:
HB 4079 (i) Require that the policy adopted under this section be made available:
(A) The governing board of a public university listed in ORS 352.002.
Enrolled House Bill 4079 (HB 4079-A) Page 2 (A) The governing board of a public university listed in ORS 352.002.
(c) Require that, unless otherwise prohibited by law or court order, reasonable efforts are made to provide notice to a student when the institution of higher education has provided information related to the student to a federal immigration authority.
(c) Require that, unless otherwise prohibited by law or court order, reasonable efforts are made to provide notice to a student when the institution of higher education has pro- vided information related to the student to a federal immigration authority.
(e) Specify the contents and delivery requirements of the notice required under para- [3] A-Eng.
(e) Specify the contents and delivery requirements of the notice required under para- graph (d) of this subsection, including the requirements that the notice:
HB 4079 graph (d) of this subsection, including the requirements that the notice:
(A) On the websites of the institution of higher education in any languages that are regularly used to communicate effectively with the students of the campus, as determined by the governing board;
Enrolled House Bill 4079 (HB 4079-A) Page 3 (A) On the websites of the institution of higher education in any languages that are regularly used to communicate effectively with the students of the campus, as determined by the governing board;
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Passed by House February 17, 2026 Received by Governor:
........................M.,........................................................., 2026 ...............................................Approved:..........................
Timothy G.
Sekerak, Chief Clerk of House ........................M.,........................................................., 2026 ..................................................................................
Julie Fahey, Speaker of House ..................................................................................
Tina Kotek, Governor Passed by Senate March 2, 2026 Filed in Office of Secretary of State:
..................................................................................................................................., 2026 Rob Wagner, President of Senate ..................................................................................
Tobias Read, Secretary of State Enrolled House Bill 4079 (HB 4079-A) Page 4
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Amendments

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Action History

  1. Chapter 48, (2026 Laws): Effective date September 30, 2026.

  2. Governor signed.

  3. President signed.

  4. Speaker signed.

  5. Third reading. Carried by Neron Misslin. Passed.

  6. Second reading.

  7. Recommendation: Do pass the A-Eng. bill.

  8. Work Session held.

  9. Public Hearing held.

  10. Referred to Education.

  11. First reading. Referred to President's desk.

  12. Vote explanation(s) filed by Diehl.

  13. Third reading. Carried by McDonald. Passed.

  14. In absence of motion to substitute Minority Report for Committee Report, bill advanced to third reading and final consideration.

  15. Second reading.

  16. Minority Recommendation: Do pass with different amendments and be printed A-Engrossed.

  17. Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed A-Engrossed.

  18. Work Session held.

  19. Public Hearing held.

  20. Referred to Education.

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

Sponsors

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7 sponsors · 24 co-sponsors · 59 not signed on · 32 voted No

Sponsors (7)

Co-sponsors (24)

Not signed on (59)

59 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Third reading. Carried by Neron Misslin. Passed.

Passed 18 Yea · 10 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 18000
Republican 01002
Total 181002
% of votes cast 60%33%0%7%
How each member voted (30)
Member Party Vote
Anthony Broadman Democrat Yea
Chris Gorsek Democrat Yea
Courtney Neron Misslin Democrat Yea
Deb Patterson Democrat Yea
Floyd Prozanski Democrat Yea
James Manning Jr. Democrat Yea
Janeen Sollman Democrat Yea
Jeff Golden Democrat Yea
Kate Lieber Democrat Yea
Kathleen Taylor Democrat Yea
Kayse Jama Democrat Yea
Khanh Pham Democrat Yea
Lew Frederick Democrat Yea
Lisa Reynolds Democrat Yea
Mark Meek Democrat Yea
Rob Wagner Democrat Yea
Sara Gelser Blouin Democrat Yea
Wlnsvey Campos Democrat Yea
Bruce Starr Republican Nay
Cedric Hayden Republican Nay
Christine Drazan Republican Not Voting
David Brock Smith Republican Nay
Diane Linthicum Republican Nay
Dick Anderson Republican Nay
Fred Girod Republican Not Voting
Kim Thatcher Republican Nay
Mike McLane Republican Nay
Noah Robinson Republican Nay
Suzanne Weber Republican Nay
Todd Nash Republican Nay

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Third reading. Carried by McDonald. Passed.

Passed 35 Yea · 22 Nay · 3 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 33101
Republican 12002
Unaffiliated 1100
Total 352203
% of votes cast 58%37%0%5%
How each member voted (60)
Member Party Vote
Lamar Wise — Yea
Matt Bunch — Nay
Andrea Valderrama Democrat Not Voting
Annessa Hartman Democrat Yea
April Dobson Democrat Yea
Ben Bowman Democrat Yea
Dacia Grayber Democrat Yea
Daniel Nguyen Democrat Yea
David Gomberg Democrat Yea
Emerson Levy Democrat Yea
Farrah Chaichi Democrat Yea
Hai Pham Democrat Yea
Jason Kropf Democrat Yea
John Lively Democrat Yea
Jules Walters Democrat Yea
Julie Fahey Democrat Yea
Ken Helm Democrat Yea
Lesly Muñoz Democrat Yea
Lisa Fragala Democrat Yea
Mari Watanabe Democrat Yea
Mark Gamba Democrat Yea
Nancy Nathanson Democrat Yea
Nathan Sosa Democrat Yea
Pam Marsh Democrat Yea
Paul Evans Democrat Yea
Ricki Ruiz Democrat Yea
Rob Nosse Democrat Yea
Sarah McDonald Democrat Yea
Shannon Isadore Democrat Yea
Sue Rieke Smith Democrat Yea
Susan McLain Democrat Yea
Tawna Sanchez Democrat Nay
Thuy Tran Democrat Yea
Tom Andersen Democrat Yea
Travis Nelson Democrat Yea
Willy Chotzen Democrat Yea
Zach Hudson Democrat Yea
Alek Skarlatos Republican Nay
Anna Scharf Republican Nay
Bobby Levy Republican Nay
Boomer Wright Republican Nay
Court Boice Republican Nay
Cyrus Javadi Republican Yea
Darcey Edwards Republican Nay
Darin Harbick Republican Nay
Dwayne Yunker Republican Nay
E. Werner Reschke Republican Nay
Ed Diehl Republican Nay
Emily McIntire Republican Nay
Gregory Smith Republican Nay
Jami Cate Republican Not Voting
Jeffrey Helfrich Republican Nay
Kevin Mannix Republican Nay
Kim Wallan Republican Nay
Lucetta Elmer Republican Nay
Mark Owens Republican Nay
Rick Lewis Republican Not Voting
Shelly Boshart Davis Republican Nay
Vikki Breese-Iverson Republican Nay
Virgle Osborne Republican Nay

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Subjects

immigration education
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 4079 do?
Directs school district boards and governing bodies of institutions of higher education to adopt policies that address how the school district or the institution of higher education will respond when a federal immigration authority enters school property or a campus. Prescribes the requirements of the policies. [<i>Declares an emergency, effective on passage.</i>] <b>Takes effect on September 30, 2026.</b>
Who sponsors HB 4079?
HB 4079 is sponsored by Wlnsvey Campos (Democrat), Deb Patterson (Democrat), Jason Kropf (Democrat), Pam Marsh (Democrat), David Gomberg (Democrat), Susan McLain (Democrat), Daniel Nguyen (Democrat), Lisa Reynolds (Democrat), Khanh Pham (Democrat), Jeff Golden (Democrat), Sara Gelser Blouin, Jules Walters (Democrat), Nathan Sosa (Democrat), Hai Pham (Democrat), Rob Nosse (Democrat), Travis Nelson (Democrat), Lesly Muñoz (Democrat), Cyrus Javadi (Republican), Zach Hudson (Democrat), Dacia Grayber (Democrat), Mark Gamba (Democrat), Paul Evans (Democrat), Lew Frederick (Democrat), Ricki Ruiz (Democrat), Lisa Fragala (Democrat), Willy Chotzen (Democrat), Tom Andersen (Democrat), Courtney Neron Misslin, Sarah McDonald (Democrat), Sue Rieke Smith (Democrat), and Lamar Wise.
What is the current status of HB 4079?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 02, 2026. Enacted.
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