Understanding Oregon’s 2026 Release of Liability Legislation
Educational Webinar for Recreation Providers
June 25, 2026 – 10am-11:30am PST
In March 2026, the Oregon Legislature passed long-overdue liability waiver reform affecting recreation providers across the state. This webinar will be led by recreation industry attorneys and leaders who were significantly involved in the advocacy of this critical legislation and is designed to provide context, clarity, and practical next steps for the recreation community.
What You’ll Learn
- What the new law actually does, and doesn’t do
- How the law affects recreation and fitness providers, nonprofits, and volunteer programs
- What organizations may consider when updating waivers, policies, and risk management practices
- Questions recreation providers may want to discuss with their legal counsel and insurance providers
Presenters: Kim McGair– Partner, Farleigh Wada Witt, Portland, OR, Jim Zupanic– President, Oregon Health & Fitness Association and POR Co-Founder, Leah Corrigan– Counsel, Outdoor Law LLC, Jordan Elliott– President PNSAA & POR co-founder, Dave Byrd– Director of Risk & Regulatory Affairs, National Ski Areas Assoc.
Participation & Confidentiality
This webinar is intended exclusively for recreation providers (including owners and managers), recreation industry associations, insurers, risk managers, and invited coalition partners who share an interest in supporting Oregon’s recreation economy. This webinar is protected by attorney-client privilege and the common-interest doctrine, and participation is strictly limited to invited participants. Representatives of plaintiff law firms, litigation-focused organizations, are not invited to attend. Participation is reserved for those working collaboratively to support recreation access, affordability, and recreation safety in Oregon. Any recording or use of A.I. is strictly prohibited.
