Bill > SB1059

This bill directs the Department of Consumer and Business Services to conduct a comprehensive study on potential building code exemptions specifically for workforce housing in certain areas of Oregon. The study aims to identify regulatory barriers that might be hindering the development of affordable housing for workers and will involve examining current building code standards to determine where modifications could help facilitate more housing development. The department is required to submit a formal report, which may include legislative recommendations, to the interim legislative committees focused on housing by September 15, 2026. The bill includes a sunset provision, meaning the study mandate will automatically expire on January 2, 2027, which ensures the research initiative has a defined timeframe and prevents it from becoming a perpetual requirement. By focusing on potential code exemptions, the bill seeks to address housing affordability and availability challenges, particularly for working-class individuals in specific regions of the state.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/SB1059