Bill > HB3876

This bill amends Oregon Revised Statute (ORS) 195.530 to establish clearer guidelines for how cities and counties can regulate camping and outdoor activities for people experiencing homelessness. The bill creates a framework that requires local regulations about sitting, lying, sleeping, or keeping warm and dry on public property to be "objectively reasonable" considering factors like the impact on homeless individuals, other property users, available resources, and the property's intended use. It introduces specific safe harbor provisions that allow local governments to adopt certain camping restrictions, such as prohibiting camping between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. and banning camping near sensitive locations like city halls, courthouses, police stations, libraries, parks, and near businesses or childcare facilities. The bill also allows individuals experiencing homelessness to challenge unreasonable regulations through injunctive or declaratory legal action, with potential provisions for awarding attorney fees to plaintiffs who provide advance notice and are not seeking unique personal interests. Importantly, the bill declares an emergency, meaning it would take effect immediately upon passage, and explicitly states that no monetary damages can be sought under these provisions.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB3876