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Introduced
01/13/2025
01/13/2025
In Committee
01/17/2025
01/17/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/27/2025
06/27/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Legislative Measures
Bill Summary
The statement includes a measure digest written in compliance with applicable readability standards. Digest: This Act requires the OHCS to study homelessness. (Flesch Readability Score: 61.2). Requires the Housing and Community Services Department to study homelessness and submit findings to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to housing no later than September 15, 2026.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Housing and Community Services Department (HCSD) to conduct a comprehensive study on homelessness in Oregon. Specifically, the department is mandated to research and analyze various aspects of homelessness and prepare a detailed report to be submitted to the legislative assembly's interim housing committees by September 15, 2026. The report must be prepared in accordance with ORS 192.245 (a statute governing public records and reports) and may include legislative recommendations. Importantly, the bill includes a sunset provision that automatically repeals the study requirement on January 2, 2027, effectively making this a time-limited directive for the department to investigate and potentially propose solutions to address homelessness in the state. The study aims to provide lawmakers with insights and potential policy directions to help address the complex issue of homelessness in Oregon.
Committee Categories
Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Last Action
In committee upon adjournment. (on 06/27/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB2261 |
| Open Government Impact Statement for HB2261 INTRO | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureAnalysisDocument/83250 |
| BillText | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/HB2261/Introduced |
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