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OR HB2696

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

6/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Kimberly Wallan

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Legislative Measures

AI Summary

  • Clarifies that existing laws governing storage of homeless individuals' personal property apply when property is removed from any public camping site
  • Requires 72-hour written notice in English and Spanish before removing homeless individuals from established camping sites, with law enforcement notifying local social service agencies
  • Mandates unclaimed personal property be stored for minimum 30 days in a facility within the same community (or within 6 blocks of public transit in Multnomah County)
  • Allows immediate discarding of items with no value or in unsanitary condition; weapons, controlled substances, and evidence of crimes must be retained by law enforcement
  • Declares an emergency, making the law effective immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

Relating to camping sites on public property; declaring an emergency.

Last Action

In committee upon adjournment.

6/27/2025

Committee Referrals

Housing and Homelessness1/17/2025

Full Bill Text

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