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SB 593 Oregon Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Relating to the regulation of public property with respect to persons experiencing homelessness; declaring an emergency.

Summary
Repeals the statute enacted by House Bill 3115 (2021) that established objective reasonableness as a statewide standard for city and county laws regulating the use of public property with respect to persons experiencing homelessness, as the basis for a cause of action for injunctive and declaratory relief to challenge such laws and as an affirmative defense in the prosecution of violations of such laws. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
Issues: ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeRepeals 'objective reasonableness' standard, removing legal defense for homeless individuals in public property cases, increasing criminalization and reducing defendant rights.90% confidence ✗ HousingOpposes HousingRepeals objective reasonableness standard that protected homeless individuals from restrictive public property laws, weakening legal safeguards against criminalizing homelessness.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 13, 2025 Last action Jun 28, 2025
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Jun 28, 2025
Upper · Passed
In committee upon adjournment.
upper
Jan 17, 2025
Committee
Referred to Judiciary, then Housing and Development.
upper
Jan 13, 2025
Introduced
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Mark Meek
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