Relating to transportation of persons subject to involuntary treatment; prescribing an effective date.

Summary

The bill protects peace officers from criminal or civil lawsuits when they use restraints or physical force while transporting people under involuntary treatment laws, as long as the officer reasonably believes it is necessary and acts without malice. It applies to transports covered by specific Oregon statutes. The law becomes effective 91 days after the 2026 legislative session ends.

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