HB 3115

  • Oregon House Bill
  • 2021 Regular Session
  • Introduced in House Apr 19, 2021
  • Passed House Apr 15, 2021
  • Passed Senate Jun 09, 2021
  • Signed by Governor Jun 23, 2021

Relating to the regulation of public property with respect to persons experiencing homelessness; and declaring an emergency.

Abstract

Provides that local law regulating sitting, lying, sleeping or keeping warm and dry outdoors on public property that is open to public must be objectively reasonable as to time, place and manner with regards to persons experiencing homelessness. Creates affirmative defense to charge of violating such local law that law is not objectively reasonable. Creates cause of action for person experiencing homelessness to challenge objective reasonableness of such local law. Authorizes court to award attorney fees to prevailing plaintiff in such suit in certain circumstances. Declares emergency, effective on passage.

Bill Sponsors (10)

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Actions


Sep 25, 2021

House

Chapter 370, (2021 Laws): Effective date June 23, 2021.

Jun 23, 2021

House

Governor signed.

Jun 16, 2021

Senate

President signed.

Jun 11, 2021

House

Speaker signed.

Jun 09, 2021

Senate

Third reading. Carried by Dembrow. Passed.

Jun 08, 2021

Senate

Second reading.

Jun 08, 2021

Senate

Recommendation: Do pass.

May 24, 2021

Senate

Work Session held.

May 04, 2021

Senate

Public Hearing held.

Apr 23, 2021

Senate

Referred to Judiciary and Ballot Measure 110 Implementation.

Apr 19, 2021

Senate

First reading. Referred to President's desk.

Apr 15, 2021

House

Third reading. Carried by Power. Passed.

Apr 15, 2021

House

Motion to refer to Rules failed.

Apr 15, 2021

House

Carried over to April 15, 2021 Calendar by virtue of adjournment.

Apr 14, 2021

House

Carried over to April 14, 2021 Calendar by virtue of adjournment.

Apr 13, 2021

House

Rules suspended. Carried over to April 13, 2021 Calendar.

Apr 11, 2021

House

Rules suspended. Carried over to April 12, 2021 Calendar.

Apr 10, 2021

House

Rules suspended. Carried over to April 10, 2021 Calendar.

Apr 09, 2021

House

Carried over to April 9, 2021 Calendar by virtue of adjournment.

Apr 08, 2021

House

Rules suspended. Carried over to April 8, 2021 Calendar.

Apr 07, 2021

House

Carried over to April 7, 2021 Calendar by virtue of adjournment.

Apr 05, 2021

House

Second reading.

Apr 02, 2021

House

Recommendation: Do pass.

Mar 25, 2021

House

Work Session held.

Mar 23, 2021

House

Public Hearing held.

Mar 09, 2021

House

Public Hearing held.

Feb 09, 2021

House

Referred to Judiciary.

Feb 02, 2021

House

First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

Bill Text

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