Bill > HB2135

This bill amends Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS) 195.870 to modify regulations for battery-charged fences, which are electric fences connected to alarm systems designed to prevent intrusions. The bill specifies that battery-charged fences must use a low-voltage battery (not more than 12 volts), produce an electric charge that meets International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) standards, and be surrounded by a non-electric perimeter fence or wall at least five feet high. The fence cannot be higher than 10 feet or two feet above the perimeter fence, and must be marked with conspicuous warning signs every 30 feet. The key change is that local governments are now prohibited from restricting battery-charged fences on properties zoned for commercial or industrial use, meaning they cannot ban such fences or impose additional requirements beyond the state standards. This modification aims to provide property owners with more flexibility in securing commercial and industrial properties while maintaining safety standards for electric fencing.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB2135