StateOregon

HB 4121: Relating to emergency management.

Paul EvansIntroduced

HB 4121 status: Introduced — Chapter 114, (2026 Laws): Effective date January 1, 2027 (updated Apr 13, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score75/100 civic fit
RiskModerate risk
ImpactHigh impact 75/100

Bill summary

Official

Creates [<i>statewide emergency preparedness offices and authorities</i>] <b>authority</b> to coordinate emergency management. [<i>Authorizes bonding for public safety projects.</i>] Requires state agencies to designate liaisons for emergency management. Imposes duties on the Oregon Department of Emergency Management r...

Key analysis

Constitutionality85%
Bipartisan90%
Public opinion75%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Positive Outlook
60%

Benefits

  • Improves resilience infrastructure
  • Strengthens state capacity for climate-related disasters

Risks

  • Potential land use impacts from expanded training facilities

Economy

Positive Outlook
65%

Benefits

  • Authorizes bonding for public safety projects
  • Provides regulatory relief for food facilities during emergencies

Risks

  • Long-term fiscal burden from public safety bonds

Society

Positive Outlook
75%

Benefits

  • Enhances emergency preparedness coordination
  • Addresses health coverage for emergency responders

Risks

  • Increased fingerprinting and data collection for staff
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

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Where it stands

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Introduced

Current

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

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Committee

Upcoming
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Floor

Upcoming
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Governor

Upcoming
5

Enacted

Upcoming
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