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OR SB1560

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

3/6/2026

Primary Sponsor

Bruce Starr

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Origin

Senate

2026 Legislative Measures

AI Summary

  • Removes county authority to impose site review or design review regulations on places of worship for customarily associated religious activities
  • Counties may only restrict place of worship activities if public facilities (transportation, water, sewer, storm drains) are inadequate to serve the site
  • Adds new provision allowing counties to restrict activities when physical characteristics create a danger to health or safety of occupants or the public
  • Protected activities include worship services, religion classes, weddings, funerals, meal programs, and child care/preschool education
  • Amends ORS 215.441 governing county regulation of churches, synagogues, temples, mosques, chapels, meeting houses, and other nonresidential places of worship

Legislative Description

Relating to allowable uses of place of worship.

Last Action

In committee upon adjournment.

3/6/2026

Committee Referrals

Commerce and General Government2/2/2026

Full Bill Text

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