Shares This week, Oregon State Representative Rob Nosse (D-Portland) introduced House Bill 2676 prohibiting the sale of new fur products throughout the state. The bill, if made law, would make it a misdemeanor to sell or distribute new fur products and would apply to the sale and manufacture of products such as clothing and accessories that contain fur. However, it exempts leather, cowhide, and shearling; fur products used for religious purposes; and used fur. The bill is endorsed by animal-welfare groups Compassionate PDX, Humane Voters Oregon, Animal Defenders International, In Defense of Animals, and People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA). Bill 2676’s first committee hearing is expected to occur this spring.