How We Got Here
For almost a century, Oregon courts uniformly enforced clear, unambiguous anticipatory liability waivers so long as the good or service was not an essential public
For almost a century, Oregon courts uniformly enforced clear, unambiguous anticipatory liability waivers so long as the good or service was not an essential public
The following Oregon conservation and recreation organizations are pleased to submit this letter to voice our strong support of recreation liability waiver reform. As land
All inclusive approach, ORCA helps restore balance, affordability, and access across Oregon’s recreation and fitness economy,

Oregon recreational providers are at a steep competitive disadvantage compared to other recreational providers in other Western states.
On June 16, 2025 in the Oregon Senate Finance and Revenue Committee Chaired by Sen. Mark Meek, Senate Judiciary Chair Floyd Prozanski testified that the
Bill would have restored long-standing, balanced approach that exists in every other Western state SALEM, Ore. – June 30, 2025 – The Protect Oregon Recreation coalition

In the February hearing before the House Economic, Small Business and Trade Committee, A personal injury attorney falsely asserted that the Colorado Supreme Court found releases unconscionable. This is false.
It’s time to act!
HB 3140 is scheduled for a public hearing in the House Committee on Economic Development, Small Business, and Trade on Wednesday, February 19, at 8 a.m. PST.
Bill will restore long-standing, balanced approach that exists in every other Western state SALEM, Ore. – January 13, 2025 – The Protect Oregon Recreation Coalition
We are thrilled to share that the Oregon legislature passed SB 1576A in the 2024 short session, and Governor Kotek signed into law this temporary