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OR SB1514
OR SB1514Relating to the regulation of public property with respect to persons experiencing homelessness; declaring an emergency.
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Introduced
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Legislative Measures
Bill Summary
The statement includes a measure digest written in compliance with applicable readability standards. Digest: The Act would repeal the law that set a state standard for city and county laws that govern the use of public property by the homeless. (Flesch Readability Score: 63.3). Repeals the statute enacted by House Bill 3115 (2021) that established objective reasonableness as a statewide standard, for city and county laws regulating the use of public property with respect to persons experiencing homelessness, as the basis for a cause of action for injunctive and declaratory relief to challenge such laws and as an affirmative defense in the prosecution of vio- lations of such laws. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
AI Summary
This bill repeals a state law that set a standard for how cities and counties could regulate the use of public property by people experiencing homelessness. Previously, this law, enacted in 2021, established "objective reasonableness" as the basis for legal challenges to such local regulations and as a defense against violations. By removing this statewide standard, the bill effectively allows local governments more flexibility in creating their own rules regarding public property and homelessness, and it declares an emergency, meaning it takes effect immediately upon passage.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
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Last Action
Senate Commerce and General Government Public Hearing and Work Session (08:00:00 2/16/2026 HR B) (on 02/16/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2026R1/Measures/Overview/SB1514 |
| Open Government Impact Statement for SB1514 INTRO | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2026R1/Downloads/MeasureAnalysisDocument/94107 |
| BillText | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2026R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/SB1514/Introduced |
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