New Consumer Protection Laws Take Effect

From stronger consumer rights to harsher criminal penalties, these Oregon laws are now official

Thursday marks the first day of the 2026 new year, and with that, a new set of laws passed by the Oregon Legislature will take effect.

New Consumer Protection Laws Take Effect

Several new consumer protection laws take effect immediately when the clock strikes midnight on Jan. 1, 2026. The Division of Financial Regulation (DFR), part of the Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services – the state’s largest consumer protection and business regulatory agency – is releasing an easy-to-follow guide on the new laws. Here’s a look at what’s coming in January: Senate Bill 605 prohibits health care providers from report…

New Consumer Protection Laws Go Into Effect Jan. 1

Several new consumer protection laws take effect immediately when the clock strikes midnight on Jan. 1, 2026. The Division of Financial Regulation (DFR), part of the Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services – the state’s largest consumer protection and business regulatory agency – is releasing an easy-to-follow guide on the new laws. Here’s a look at what’s coming in January: • Senate Bill 605 prohibits health care providers from repo…