There is another bill related to recreational liability waivers that OSCC is asking Chamber to engage on. Chambers are urged to contact their Senators and ask them to OPPOSE SB 1517 and instead SUPPORT SB 1593.
This bill is still alive in the Senate Rules Committee. OSCC has already issued an Action Alert on this issue. Oregon is the only state in the western US that gives recreational, outdoor and fitness businesses no ability to enforce liability waivers for ordinary negligence. This is a key issue for our outdoor industries and fitness and recreation businesses. SB 1593 appears to be tabled in favor of a bill we oppose – SB 1517.
As amended by the -7, SB 1517 is WORSE than current law for the recreation industry. It is narrowly focuses on ski areas and would not address the issue of liability exposure for all recreational industries.
OSCC has several video tutorials to help chambers navigating the Oregon Legislature’s website and how to participate during session. Links to these videos are included below as well as on OSCC’s website.
