Bill > HB3937

This bill addresses homeless camping regulations for small cities (those with populations of 50,000 or less) by modifying existing state law. The bill reduces the required notice period for removing homeless individuals from an established camping site (defined as a campsite in place for five consecutive days) from 72 to 48 hours. When removing homeless individuals, law enforcement must post a bilingual notice and inform local social services agencies, who may then send outreach workers to assess potential assistance needs. The bill provides detailed guidelines for handling property left behind at camping sites, specifying that items with no value, in unsanitary condition, or near hazardous materials can be immediately discarded, while other identifiable property must be stored for at least 10 days and made available for retrieval. The bill includes exceptions to the notice requirement, such as when illegal activities are suspected or in emergency situations, and prevents citation issuance within 200 feet of the notice for two hours before and after posting. Additionally, the bill preserves local jurisdictions' ability to implement more protective policies for homeless individuals. By declaring an emergency, the bill becomes effective immediately upon passage, emphasizing the urgent nature of addressing homeless camping challenges in smaller communities.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB3937