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2026-07-25 20:06 UTC → 2026-07-28 19:37 UTC ·
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Initial random sampling Following two rounds of signature verification, Oregon officials confirmed that Initiative Petition 28 – the proposed PEACE Act proposing to ban extend animal‑cruelty protections to most hunting, fishing, ranching livestock farming and animal testing in Oregon research – showed about 80 % fell short of signatures were valid, below the 82 75 % validity threshold needed required for ballot qualification. State officials therefore conducted a larger, second‑stage verification. In late July 2026, officials announced that the expanded review confirmed only roughly placement. Only about 73 % of the 104,262 signatures were deemed valid, falling short of leaving the required 75 % (117,173 signatures). measure roughly 13,000 signatures below the 117,173 needed for the November 3, 2026 general‑election ballot. The outcome was welcomed by farming, ranching and fishing interests, state legislators from both parties and tribal groups with treaty‑protected hunting and fishing rights, who said it was a relief for outdoor‑recreation and agricultural sectors. Chief petitioner David Michelson indicated that advocates will continue to pursue the proposal through other channels. As a result, Petition 28 the initiative will not appear on the November 3, 2026 general‑election ballot, ending the immediate effort to enact the a statewide animal‑rights ban.