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OR SB645
Bill
Status
6/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Daniel Bonham
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AI Summary
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Repeals ORS 195.530, the statute originally enacted by House Bill 3115 (2021) that established statewide standards for city and county laws regulating use of public property by persons experiencing homelessness
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Eliminates the "objective reasonableness" standard that local governments were required to meet when enforcing laws related to homeless individuals on public property
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Removes the legal basis for injunctive and declaratory relief challenges against local homeless-related ordinances, as well as the affirmative defense available to defendants prosecuted under such laws
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Declares an emergency, making the repeal effective immediately upon passage rather than the standard 91-day waiting period
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Sponsored by Senator Bonham 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