Weekly Brew: May 29, 2026
An Oregon ballot initiative campaign seeking to criminalize hunting, fishing, and intentional animal injury submitted over 120,000 signatures to the Oregon Secretary of State on May 20, 2026, for verification. The initiative represents a significant push by animal rights advocates to change state law through the ballot process. The measure will need to meet signature requirements to qualify for the November 2026 ballot.
Key Points
- Campaign submitted 120,000+ signatures for a ballot initiative that would criminalize hunting, fishing, and intentional animal injury in Oregon
- Signatures are now under verification by the Oregon Secretary of State
- Initiative aims to place the measure on the November 2026 ballot if signature requirements are met