Bill > HB3523

This bill amends Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS) 659A.421 to add "minor status" as a protected characteristic in housing discrimination laws. Specifically, the bill prohibits discrimination in real property transactions based on whether someone is a minor, using the definition of "minor" found in ORS 109.697. The legislation expands existing protections that already prevent discrimination based on characteristics like race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, and source of income. This means landlords, real estate professionals, and property sellers cannot refuse to rent, sell, or provide housing services to someone solely because they are a minor. The bill includes provisions that make it unlawful to refuse housing, create different terms or conditions, publish discriminatory advertisements, or take other actions that would disadvantage someone based on their minor status. The new law will take effect 91 days after the 2025 legislative session adjourns sine die (a legal term meaning the session ends without setting a day to reconvene). This change aims to protect minors from potential housing discrimination and ensure equal access to housing opportunities.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB3523