Bill > HB2432

This bill repeals Oregon Revised Statute (ORS) 195.530, which was originally established by House Bill 3115 in 2021 and set a statewide standard for how cities and counties can regulate public property use by people experiencing homelessness. Specifically, the previous law established "objective reasonableness" as the legal standard for creating and enforcing local laws about homeless individuals' use of public spaces, and allowed for legal challenges to such laws through injunctive or declaratory relief. By repealing this statute, the bill effectively removes the statewide standard, potentially giving local jurisdictions more discretion in regulating public property in relation to homelessness. The bill includes an emergency clause, meaning it will take effect immediately upon passage, which the bill suggests is necessary for preserving public peace, health, and safety. This implies that the legislators view the repeal of the previous homeless property regulation standard as an urgent matter.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB2432