Oregon HB 4121 — Relating to emergency management.

Oregon, 2026R1. HB 4121: Relating to emergency management.

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Latest action

April 13, 2026 — Chapter 114, (2026 Laws): Effective date January 1, 2027.

Summary

Creates [statewide emergency preparedness offices and authorities] authority to coordinate emergency management. [Authorizes bonding for public safety projects.] Requires state agencies to designate liaisons for emergency management. Imposes duties on the Oregon Department of Emergency Management related to management of emergency preparedness assets. Modifies the definitions of and grant requirements for Resilience Hubs and Resilience Networks. Authorizes certain training facilities to host overnight training activities. Requires the Oregon Department of Emergency Management to obtain fingerprints of employees and contractors. Authorizes counties to waive certain civil penalties related to food service facilities during emergencies. Requires the Department of the State Fire Marshal to study health coverage for firefighters. [Requires legislative committees to identify a revenue source for certain public safety programs.] Establishes grant programs for emergencies.

Sponsors

• Paul Evans — primary sponsor
• David Gomberg — primary sponsor
• Cyrus Javadi — primary sponsor
• Farrah Chaichi
• Mark Gamba
• Travis Nelson
• Hai Pham
• Sue Rieke Smith
• Tom Andersen
• Thuy Tran
• Court Boice
• Jason Kropf
• Willy Chotzen
• Janeen Sollman — primary sponsor
• David Brock Smith
• James Manning Jr. — primary sponsor

Bill text

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HEMV Amendment -2 Read version ↗ Read version ↗ Read version ↗

JWM Amendment -A3 Read version ↗

Recorded votes

Legislative history

1. April 13, 2026Chapter 114, (2026 Laws): Effective date January 1, 2027.
2. April 7, 2026Governor signed.
3. March 10, 2026President signed.
4. March 10, 2026Speaker signed.
5. March 6, 2026Rules suspended. Third reading. Carried by Manning Jr. Passed.
6. March 6, 2026Second reading.
7. March 6, 2026Recommendation: Do pass the B-Eng. bill.
8. March 5, 2026Referred to Ways and Means.
9. March 5, 2026First reading. Referred to President's desk.
10. March 5, 2026Third reading. Carried by Evans. Passed.
11. March 4, 2026Second reading.
12. March 4, 2026Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed B-Engrossed.
13. March 3, 2026Work Session held.
14. March 3, 2026Work Session held.
15. March 3, 2026Returned to Full Committee.
16. March 2, 2026Assigned to Subcommittee On Capital Construction.
17. February 16, 2026Referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.
18. February 16, 2026Recommendation: Do pass with amendments, be printed A-Engrossed, and be referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.
19. February 12, 2026Work Session held.
20. February 10, 2026Public Hearing held.
21. February 5, 2026Public Hearing and Work Session held.
22. February 2, 2026Referred to Emergency Management and Veterans with subsequent referral to Ways and Means.
23. February 2, 2026First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

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