PORTLAND, Oregon (KOIN) – With a new year comes new laws in Oregon. Lawmakers passed hundreds of new laws in the 2021 sessions, and many will come into force on January 1.
The state can expect to see new laws designed to prevent discrimination in hiring, which allow human composting and require additional training for law enforcement.
Here is a list of 20 that came into effect on the first day of 2022:
License required for tobacco retailers
SB 587 – Tobacco and e-cigarette retailers will need to obtain a license from the Oregon Department of Revenue to sell their products in 2022. The state says this is to encourage retailers to enforce the ordinances and rules. The Oregon Health Authority has told KOIN’s news partner Pamplin Media that this should help prevent the sale of tobacco products to minors.
No driver’s license, no problem
SB 569 – Employers can no longer require that employees or potential employees have a driver’s license as a condition of employment, unless the ability to legally drive is an essential part of the job.
The CROWN Act
HB 2935 – Known as “The CROWN Act”, HB 2935 prohibits public schools and employers from discriminating against people for their hairstyle when it is associated with their race. The law says this includes, but is not limited to, braids, adornments, locs and twists, natural hair, hair texture, and hair type. CROWN stands for creating a respectful and open world for natural hair.
Human composting
HB 2574 – Oregon will now allow natural organic reduction, or what some call human composting. This means that after a person dies, their body can be turned into earth. The law also clarifies the rules surrounding alkaline hydrolysis, known as aqua cremation.
Prevent electoral disinformation
HB 2323 – Oregon is hoping that HB 2323 will prevent the spread of election misinformation. The law prohibits anyone from making false statements regarding the date of an election, the deadlines for the delivery of ballots, the deadlines for voter registration, the methods of registering to vote, the places for depositing ballots. ballots, the qualifications that a person must meet to be eligible to vote or the voter registration status within 30 days of a primary or special election or within 60 days of a general election. Anyone who breaks the law can face a civil penalty of up to $ 10,000.
Remote meetings will continue
HB 2560 – From 2022, public governing bodies should make all meetings accessible remotely through technological means, to the best reasonably possible extent. They should also provide the opportunity for members of the general public to submit oral and written evidence remotely.
A background checklist for the police
HB 2936 – The Department of Public Safety Standards to create a uniform background checklist and standardized personal history questionnaire that law enforcement agencies can use when hiring public safety officers. He also orders law enforcement to establish standards of speech and expression for officers and people who work in law enforcement can no longer prevent their bosses from accessing their social media accounts. personal.
Police must understand the anatomy of the airways
HB 2513 – Beginning in 2022, law enforcement officers must complete at least three hours of training in respiratory and circulatory anatomy and physiology and must receive CPR certifications.
HOAs can’t make you spray for bugs
HB 2409 – In 2022, homeowners associations will have a little less power. A new law prohibits them from requiring the application of pesticides on homeowners’ properties, unless it is deemed necessary for ecological or public health.
Use of force monitoring
HB 2932 – Oregon law enforcement agencies to participate in FBI National Use of Force Data Collection.
How much will it be?
HB 2542 – Public universities and community colleges in Oregon will now be required to prominently display descriptions of any mandatory fees they charge students. All fees must be posted on university or college websites prior to the term when students are billed. They should also explain the purpose of the fees and how the money will be used.
Bagging reservation photos
HB 3273 – Law enforcement will no longer be allowed to release reservation photos to the public except in specific incidents, such as when searching for a suspect as part of an investigation. Agencies can still distribute reservation photos to those pictured in the photos, other law enforcement agencies, the victim of the offense, and a public mental hospital.
Recreational vehicle law changes after natural disasters
HB 2809 – Residents of Oregon will be permitted to park RVs on properties for up to 2 years if the house or manufactured home that was on the property is uninhabitable as a result of a natural disaster. The 2 years begin on the day the house becomes uninhabitable.
Investigate gender-based crimes
HB 2986 – Law enforcement officers in Oregon will now be trained on how to investigate crimes motivated by gender bias.
Arab-American Heritage Month
HB 2914 – Starting in 2022, April of each year in Oregon will be designated Arab-American Heritage Month. The month recognizes that for more than a century, American Arabs have made valuable contributions to virtually every aspect of American society.
Organ donation education
HB 2474 – School districts in Oregon to begin planning how to teach students in grades 9 to 12 about organ and tissue donation. Districts must begin offering adopted education no later than the 2025-2026 school year.
Arrests not required during illegal gatherings
HB 3059 – At gatherings considered illegal gatherings, law enforcement is no longer required to order the crowd to disperse. Going among the crowd and asking them to disperse is now optional. Officers are also not required to make arrests for anyone who commits illegal activity, but they still have the option to do so.
Monitoring of disciplined officers
HB 3145 – Oregon law enforcement agencies that discipline a police officer must report the disciplinary action to the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training. The report should include the name and rank of the officer who was sanctioned, the name of the law enforcement unit, and a description of the reasons why the officer was sanctioned.
Stop selling catalytic converters
SB 803 – Scrap metal companies will no longer be allowed to purchase or receive catalytic converters or catalytic converter components, unless they are from a commercial seller or the owner of a vehicle who has removed their converter catalytic. Violators could face civil penalties of up to $ 1,000.
Nurses Can Talk About Medical Marijuana
HB 3369 – Registered nurses in Oregon will now be allowed to discuss the medical use of marijuana with patients. Nurses and other medical providers are no longer at risk of facing civil sanction for discussing the risks and benefits of medical marijuana use for debilitating medical conditions.
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