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Oregon requires state contractors and grant recipients to attest they will not transport detainees for deportation

Original title: Directs state agencies to require prospective contractors, subcontractors and grant recipients to attest that they do not and will not transport individuals detained by federal agencies for the purpose of deportation, except in accordance with judicial orders.

Last action · March 6, 2026: In committee upon adjournment.Sponsors: Lamar Wise and 19 others

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What This Bill Proposed

Official description

Digest: The Act says that persons who contract with the state or get grants from the state must promise not to help transport people for deportation. (Flesch Readability Score: 69.7). Directs state agencies to require prospective contractors, subcontractors and grant recipients to attest that they do not and will not transport individuals detained by federal agencies for the purpose of deportation, except in accordance with judicial orders. Provides that if the attestations are false or become false, contractors are disqualified from contracting with the state agency for a specified period, and grant recipients must repay the grant moneys to the state. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.

Why it matters

Firms or organizations that contract with Oregon or receive state s must choose between participating in federal immigration transportation services or maintaining eligibility for state funds.

Background
  • House Bill 4150 was introduced during the 2026 Regular Session of the 83rd Oregon Legislative Assembly. context
  • State procurement laws govern how state agencies award contracts, purchase goods and services, and distribute public grants. context

Who It Would Have Affected

Groups the bill's text would have affected, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

State contractors and subcontractors

Must provide attestations regarding deportation transport services and face contract voidability and a three-year contracting ban if false statements are made.

Directly affected

Grant recipients

Must execute an agreement attesting to non-participation in deportation transport and must repay grant moneys if the attestation is false.

Directly affected

State agencies

Required to collect attestations, include specific voidability provisions in contracts, and enforce disqualifications and repayments.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who must submit the attestation regarding deportation transportation?
Prospective contractors, subcontractors involved in transportation services, and recipients seeking state funds from Oregon state agencies must submit the .
What happens if a contractor's attestation is found to be false?
The state agency may make the contract voidable, and the contractor is disqualified from contracting with the state agency for a period of three years.
Are there any exceptions to the restriction on transporting detained individuals?
Yes, transportation is permitted in accordance with an order of a federal court, expressly excluding .

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Where This Stands

This bill did not become law - Died at adjournment · in House committee.

Procedural history

4 actions
  1. Mar 6, 2026House
    In committee upon adjournment.
  2. Feb 5, 2026House
    Public Hearing held.
  3. Feb 2, 2026House
    Referred to Commerce and Consumer Protection.
  4. Feb 2, 2026House
    First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

Version history

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Lobbying Activity

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Discoveries

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policy shift95% confidence

Conditional State Funding Linked to Immigration Transport

The measure ties routine state procurement and grant administration directly to compliance with restrictions on federal deportation transport.

Connected Entities

State of Oregon
locationState of Oregon“The jurisdiction awarding contracts and grants”Map →

Sources

Open source document

olis.oregonlegislature.gov

Analysis Score

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  • Significance20
    Lowered because this bill did not pass (its text scored 75)
  • Controversy80
    Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
  • Entertainment10
    Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
  • Buzz60
    Current news / social attention level

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