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SB 1514 Oregon Senate · 2026 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: ✗ HousingOpposes HousingRepeals a legal standard protecting homeless persons from arbitrary public property enforcement, weakening barriers to restricting homeless individuals in public spaces. This opposes non-criminal approaches to homelessness addressing housing needs.85% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 2, 2026 Last action Mar 7, 2026
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Committee
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Mar 7, 2026
Upper · Passed
In committee upon adjournment.
upper
Feb 2, 2026
Committee
Referred to Commerce and General Government, then Housing and Development.
upper
Feb 2, 2026
Introduced
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
upper
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