New Oregon laws taking effect July 1, 2026

3 laws take effect July 1, 2026.

Of the 778 bills enacted since 2025, 778 have an effective date and 0 don't yet (pending). A law here takes effect that day by its main provisions; parts of a staggered act may take effect on other dates.

Updated Oct 31, 2026 at 11:43 a.m. EDT.

Defense (1)

  • HB 4132 · 2026 Regular SessionPublished

    Requires the director to be a veteran who has received a discharge or release under other than dishonorable conditions.

    How we got this date

    Published by the legislature: Effective date July 1, 2026..

    How effective dates are worked out

Education (1)

  • SB 1538 · 2026 Regular SessionPublished

    Requires district school boards to admit all students to all schools and instructional programs of the school district.

    How we got this date

    Published by the legislature: Effective date July 1, 2026..

    How effective dates are worked out

Elections (1)

  • SB 1509 · 2026 Regular SessionPublished

    Establishes the qualifications of an elector of President and Vice President of the United States.

    How we got this date

    Published by the legislature: Effective date July 1, 2026..

    How effective dates are worked out