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OR SB593
Bill
AI Summary
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Repeals ORS 195.530, the statute enacted by House Bill 3115 (2021) that established "objective reasonableness" as Oregon's statewide standard for city and county laws regulating use of public property by persons experiencing homelessness
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Eliminates the legal basis for injunctive and declaratory relief challenges to local homeless-related ordinances under state law
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Removes the affirmative defense previously available to individuals prosecuted for violating local public property laws
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Declares an emergency, making the repeal effective immediately upon passage rather than after the standard 90-day waiting period
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Sponsored by Senator Meek as a presession filing for the 83rd Oregon Legislative Assembly (2025 Regular Session)
Legislative Description
Relating to the regulation of public property with respect to persons experiencing homelessness; declaring an emergency.
Last Action
In committee upon adjournment.
6/27/2025