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HB 2728

Relating to member data under the Public Employees Retirement System; and prescribing an effective date.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Dacia Grayber

HB 2728 modifies Public Employees Retirement System member data policies, taking effect September 26, 2025, affecting privacy and information handling for Oregon's 400,000+ PERS participants.

Chapter 490, (2025 Laws): Effective date September 26, 2025.
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Bill Summary · HB 2728

Legislative bill overview

HB 2728 modifies data handling and privacy rules for members of Oregon's Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). The bill became law on September 26, 2025, following gubernatorial signature in July 2025. The specific provisions relate to what member data PERS can collect, maintain, or share.

Why is this important

PERS is Oregon's largest public pension system, serving approximately 400,000+ active and retired public employees. Changes to member data policies directly affect privacy protections, administrative efficiency, and potentially retirees' access to their own information. The effective date of September 26, 2025, gave institutions several months to implement compliance measures.

Potential points of contention

  • Data privacy vs. administrative efficiency: The bill may expand what data PERS collects or retains, raising questions about member privacy protections versus operational needs
  • Transparency of data usage: Ambiguity around how member data is used, shared with third parties, or accessed for non-pension purposes
  • Implementation burden: Public employers and PERS staff require resources and time to comply with new data protocols, potentially increasing administrative costs

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

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