Bill > HB3462

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.

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https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB3462