Oregon lawmakers prepare to tackle transportation funding, wildfire insurance and AI regulation

Oregon lawmakers prepare to tackle transportation funding, wildfire insurance and AI regulation

Oregon lawmakers are preparing to address transportation funding shortfalls, wildfire insurance accessibility and AI regulation when the legislative session begins Feb. 2.

Bill would combat rising insurance costs

Oregon homeowners who take steps to protect their homes from wildfire could pay less for property insurance under a southern Oregon state senator’s proposal to require insurers to consider fire prevention efforts when setting rates. Senator Jeff Golden, D-Ashland, modeled his new bill after a similar Colorado law. It follows years of rising property insurance premiums and policy cancellations or n...

Oregon bill would require home insurers to consider wildfire prevention efforts

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