Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateOregonIntroduced
HB 4121: Relating to emergency management.
Paul Evans
HB 4121 status: Introduced — Chapter 114, (2026 Laws): Effective date January 1, 2027 (updated Apr 13, 2026).
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OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
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What this bill does
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Overall Score
66OUT OF 100
Score:66/100 civic fit
Risk:Moderate Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 60/100
Constitutionality90%
Bipartisan70%
Public opinion75%
Bill 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.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Positive outlook
60%
Benefits
- Authorizes bonding for public safety infrastructure projects.
- Establishes new grant programs to support emergency operations.
- Allows counties to waive civil penalties for food service entities during disasters.
Risks
- Adds potential administrative costs for state agency liaison compliance.
- Increases fiscal exposure via new bonding and grant authorization.
- Potential uneven economic relief depending on local county waiver policies.
Society
Positive outlook
65%
Benefits
- Enhances community resilience through defined resilience hubs and networks.
- Standardizes emergency response coordination across state agencies.
- Supports food service continuity during emergencies by allowing penalty waivers.
Risks
- Reliance on emergency declarations to trigger specific service benefits.
- Possible inequities in grant distribution between different regions.
- Increased bureaucratic requirements for training facility operations.
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
Positive outlook
70%
Benefits
- Formalizes legislative oversight by requiring revenue identification for safety programs.
- Establishes clear liaison roles within each state agency for accountability.
- Increases institutional oversight through background check mandates for OEM.
Risks
- Centralization of emergency authority may reduce local autonomy.
- Potential for agency-level administrative silos despite liaison requirements.
- Limited transparency in the current process of identifying revenue sources.
Public Health & Safety
Positive outlook
70%
Benefits
- Initiates a study to evaluate health coverage for emergency firefighters.
- Strengthens the state's capability to host essential emergency training.
- Expands resource access through modified resilience network definitions.
Risks
- Effectiveness depends on the quality of the upcoming firefighter health study.
- Resilience hubs require sustained funding to provide reliable safety.
- Safety training facilities may face operational hurdles or neighborhood concerns.
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