Oregon 2017 Regular Session Status: In Committee

SB 976 — Relating to required notifications before bringing an action under the Unlawful Trade Practices Act.

Last action — In committee upon adjournment.

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

This bill died with 2017 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Requires person that intends to bring action under Unlawful Trade Practices Act to notify prospective defendant at least 30 days before bringing action and to offer prospective defendant opportunity to restore, reimburse or otherwise remedy person's loss. Provides that court may not award attorney fees to plaintiff unless plaintiff has provided notification to prospective defendant. Permits court to award attorney fees to prevailing defendant if defendant responded to notification with good-faith attempt to restore, reimburse or otherwise remedy plaintiff's loss.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. In committee upon adjournment.

  2. Referred to Judiciary.

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

Sponsorship breakdown

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 976 do?
Requires person that intends to bring action under Unlawful Trade Practices Act to notify prospective defendant at least 30 days before bringing action and to offer prospective defendant opportunity to restore, reimburse or otherwise remedy person's loss. Provides that court may not award attorney fees to plaintiff unless plaintiff has provided notification to prospective defendant. Permits court to award attorney fees to prevailing defendant if defendant responded to notification with good-faith attempt to restore, reimburse or otherwise remedy plaintiff's loss.
What is the current status of SB 976?
This bill died with 2017 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.
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