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OR HB3462

Relating to camping on public property.


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Introduced
02/04/2025
In Committee
02/06/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2025 Legislative Measures

Bill Summary

The statement includes a measure digest written in compliance with applicable readability standards. Digest: The Act would ban camping on public property other than school lands and state forests. The Act would punish a violation of the ban with a maximum fine of $100. (Flesch Readability Score: 64.7). Prohibits camping on public property other than school lands and state forests. Punishes by a maximum fine of $100.

AI Summary

This bill proposes to comprehensively prohibit camping on most public property in Oregon, with specific exceptions for school lands and state forests. The legislation defines "public property" as land owned by the state, counties, cities, or other political subdivisions, and provides an extensive list of prohibited camping locations including recreational areas, highways, bicycle and pedestrian paths, utility rights-of-way, landscaped areas, riparian zones, and various public spaces like transportation facilities, parking lots, and open spaces such as gardens and plazas. Violating the camping prohibition would be classified as a Class E violation, which typically carries a maximum fine of $100, as noted in the government summary. The bill explicitly clarifies that the camping restrictions do not apply to school lands (as defined in ORS 273.251) and state forests (described in ORS 530.010), and the provisions would take effect for any conduct occurring on or after the bill's effective date.

Committee Categories

Housing and Urban Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Referred to Housing and Homelessness. (on 02/06/2025)

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