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HB 4033

Relating to emergency volunteers; and declaring an emergency.

2026 Regular Session

Oregon HB 4033 expedites legislative changes to emergency volunteer programs through emergency declaration, requiring committee approval before implementation.

Chapter 106, (2026 Laws): Effective date April 7, 2026.
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Bill Summary · HB 4033

Legislative bill overview

HB 4033 is an Oregon bill relating to emergency volunteers that has declared an emergency status, expediting its legislative process. The bill is currently in committee review after its first reading, with a public hearing already conducted and a work session scheduled. The specific provisions have not been publicly detailed in the information provided, but the emergency declaration suggests the legislature views this matter as time-sensitive.

Why is this important

Emergency volunteer programs are critical infrastructure for disaster response, public safety, and community resilience. By declaring an emergency, the legislature is signaling that changes to volunteer management, liability protections, training standards, or deployment procedures require immediate implementation rather than waiting for standard legislative timelines.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of volunteer protections: Disagreement may exist over liability shields, workers' compensation coverage, or legal immunity for emergency volunteers versus standard employees
  • Funding and resource allocation: Questions about whether this expands volunteer programs without adequate funding or diverts resources from paid emergency personnel
  • Training and qualification standards: Potential conflict between rapid volunteer deployment needs and safety/competency requirements that take time to implement

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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