What does Oregon HB 4111 do?
It restricts disclosure or inquiry about immigration status in court proceedings and expands employment-retaliation protections under ORS Chapter 659A.
Oregon HB 4111 (2026): Immigration Status Protections
Short answer
Oregon HB 4111 (2026) restricts disclosure of a party's or witness's immigration status in court proceedings, with narrow exceptions, and expands anti-retaliation protections in ORS Chapter 659A. HB 4111 is not a direct amendment to the Residential Landlord and Tenant Act, but it shapes the broader environment Oregon housing professionals operate in - especially around screening, dispute resolution, eviction proceedings, and employee conduct.
What HB 4111 does
HB 4111 generally prohibits parties, attorneys, and witnesses from disclosing or inquiring about a party's or witness's immigration status in open court, except where the court determines the inquiry is necessary, the party voluntarily discloses, or other listed exceptions apply. The bill also expands employment-retaliation protections under ORS Chapter 659A.
Why housing professionals should care
Landlords, property managers, brokers, and on-site staff often interact with the court system in eviction proceedings (FED), small-claims disputes, and habitability cases. HB 4111 changes what may be asked or disclosed about a party's immigration status in those proceedings. It also reinforces, alongside HB 4123, the principle that immigration-related information is sensitive and should not be used as leverage.
Connection to ORS 90.449
Existing ORS 90.449 already prohibits a landlord from taking adverse action against a tenant based on immigration or citizenship status. HB 4111 complements that by closing off the courtroom as a venue for indirect disclosure or inquiry. Pair HB 4111 awareness with HB 4123's new confidentiality limits inside ORS Chapter 90.
Employment protections for staff
Property-management companies should review employee handbooks, complaint-intake procedures, and whistleblower policies to align with HB 4111's expanded retaliation protections under ORS Chapter 659A.
Effective date and where to read the text
HB 4111 was enrolled in the 2026 Regular Session of the Oregon Legislative Assembly. Confirm operative dates and final enrolled language on the Oregon Legislature's bill page.
Frequently asked
Does HB 4111 amend ORS Chapter 90 directly?
No. HB 4111 focuses on court proceedings and employment protections, but it overlaps with landlord-tenant practice in eviction (FED) and small-claims contexts.
Can a landlord ask about immigration status during screening?
ORS 90.449 already restricts adverse action based on immigration or citizenship status. HB 4111 and HB 4123 reinforce a 'do not ask, do not disclose' posture in court and in tenant files.
Does HB 4111 apply to FED (eviction) proceedings?
Yes - FED cases are court proceedings, so the in-court disclosure restrictions apply.
When does HB 4111 take effect?
Per the 2026 Regular Session enrolled text - confirm the operative date on the Oregon Legislature's bill page.
Source references
- Oregon HB 4111 (2026 Regular Session)
- ORS Chapter 659A (employment discrimination and retaliation)
- ORS 90.449 (landlord conduct based on immigration status)
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