HB 2957

  • Oregon House Bill
  • 2025 Regular Session
  • Introduced in House Apr 03, 2025
  • Passed House Apr 02, 2025
  • Passed Senate Jun 12, 2025
  • Signed by Governor Jun 24, 2025

Relating to time limitations associated with violations over which the Bureau of Labor and Industries has enforcement authority; and declaring an emergency.

Abstract

Prohibits employers from entering into agreements that shorten the statute of limitations with respect to violations over which the Bureau of Labor and Industries has enforcement authority. Designates a violation of the prohibition as an unlawful employment practice. Establishes time limits for when the Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor and Industries must issue a notice of rights to complainants. Clarifies that the bureau will not issue a notice for matters that have been resolved by a settlement agreement. Establishes time limits for filing a civil action after issuance of the notice. Makes conforming amendments. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.

Bill Sponsors (9)

Votes


Actions


Jul 25, 2025

House

Chapter 379, (2025 Laws): Effective date June 24, 2025.

Jun 24, 2025

House

Governor signed.

Jun 17, 2025

Senate

President signed.

Jun 17, 2025

House

Speaker signed.

Jun 16, 2025

House

House concurred in Senate amendments and repassed bill.

Jun 12, 2025

Senate

Third reading. Carried by Taylor. Passed.

Jun 10, 2025

Senate

Carried over to 06-11 by unanimous consent.

Jun 09, 2025

Senate

Second reading.

Jun 06, 2025

Senate

Recommendation: Do pass with amendments to the A-Eng. bill. (Printed B-Eng.)

May 20, 2025

Senate

Public Hearing and Work Session held.

May 15, 2025

Senate

Public Hearing held.

May 13, 2025

Senate

Public Hearing held.

May 08, 2025

Senate

Public Hearing held.

May 06, 2025

Senate

Public Hearing held.

Apr 03, 2025

Senate

Referred to Labor and Business.

Apr 03, 2025

Senate

First reading. Referred to President's desk.

Apr 02, 2025

House

Third reading. Carried by Nelson. Passed.

Apr 01, 2025

House

Carried over to April 2, 2025 Calendar by virtue of adjournment.

Mar 31, 2025

House

Second reading.

Mar 28, 2025

House

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

Mar 24, 2025

House

Work Session held.

Feb 10, 2025

House

Public Hearing held.

Jan 17, 2025

House

Referred to Labor and Workplace Standards.

Jan 13, 2025

House

First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

Bill Text

Bill Text Versions Format
A-Engrossed PDF
B-Engrossed PDF
Enrolled PDF
House Amendments to Introduced PDF
Introduced PDF
Senate Amendments to A-Engrossed PDF
HLWS Amendment -2 PDF
SLB Amendment -A5 PDF

Related Documents

Document Format
2025-02-10 Proposed Amendment -1 PDF
2025-03-05 Proposed Amendment -2 PDF
2025-03-19 Proposed Amendment -2 PDF
2025-05-15 Proposed Amendment -A4 PDF
2025-05-20 Proposed Amendment -A4 PDF

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