New Oregon Laws Roll Out to Resist Federal Overreach and Fight Scams and Inflation

Oregon Democrats use every legislative session to build new layers of defense against a reckless federal government and new tools for making life affordable for Oregonians.

Dozens of Oregon laws passed in this winter’s 2026 short session go into effect June 5. They include measures to shield Oregonians from the Trump administration’s brutality and to keep more money in working families’ wallets.

“We stand up for each other as Oregonians in challenging times,” said Senate Majority Leader Kayse Jama (D – E Portland, Boring & Damascus). “While national Republicans violate your individual rights and wreck our economy, Oregon Democrats are pushing back on federal aggression and working for prosperity that includes everyone.”

“Oregon Democrats are fighting to make sure that powerful interests – including the Trump Administration – don’t abuse Oregonians or take away their rights,” said House Majority Leader Ben Bowman (D – Tigard, Metzger & S. Beaverton). “That includes cracking down on predatory lending and ticket scams, protecting workers and immigrants, and giving homeowners flexibility.”

New laws defending Oregon from federal overreach include:

Senate Bill 1518 – Requires that domestic and homecare workers earn at least minimum wage, an expectation that federal rules had undermined
Senate Bill 1570 – Defends hospitals as places for healing, not fear, and requires hospitals to define boundaries between areas open to the public, including law enforcement, and areas accessible on with relevant official authorization
Senate Bill 1587 – Prevents state agencies from turning over information on Oregonians to data brokers if those brokers sell data to immigration enforcement agencies
House Bill 4013 – Keeps modern safeguards for minors in the workforce, even if the federal government moves backward on child labor protections
House Bill 4111 – Bars employers from retaliating against workers who update their work authorizations, limits the use of immigration status in civil court cases if it is irrelevant to the case, and adds immigration status to Oregon’s anti-profiling law
House Bill 4123 – Prohibits landlords from disclosing immigration status and other personal information

“Oregon lawmakers are fighting back against Trump’s reckless and harmful actions. But that alone isn’t enough. Oregonians are struggling,” said Rep. Willy Chotzen (D – SE Portland). “They need all the relief they can get. As we gear up for the legislative session next year, Oregonians should expect this work to continue. We’re not done.”

New laws to help Oregon families with affordability include:

Senate Bill 1523 – Lets tenants pay rent using whatever reasonable method they choose, not just online portals that can take your data and trigger huge fees
Senate Bill 1551 – Gives you freedom from your homeowners’ association’s rules to ensure you can make fire-safe improvements on your home
Senate Bill 1567 – Establishes low-interest loans for mixed-income housing production
Senate Bill 1576 – Requires that state-subsidized housing developments meet accessibility standards
House Bill 4024 – Prohibits speculative ticket sales—vendors offering or reselling tickets they don’t have—and strengthens protections against misleading websites that offer tickets
House Bill 4082 – Allows cities to widen their urban growth boundaries when the included land is for older-adult housing, manufactured or prefabricated structures, and manufactured home parks
House Bill 4116 – Closes loopholes that had allowed lenders of consumer loans to charge interest amounting to 100 percent or more

“Oregon communities are strongest when every person can live in safety and dignity, whether they are working, seeing a doctor, or renting a home,” said Senator Wlnsvey Campos (D – Aloha). “That’s the future Oregon Democrats are working to build.”

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