Oregon · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 3496: Relating to child care facilities; prescribing an effective date.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 3496 is a bill introduced in the Oregon House on February 4, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to child care facilities; prescribing an effective date. Primary sponsor: Pam Marsh (Democratic), Lisa Reynolds (Democratic), Jules Walters (Democratic), Hoa Nguyen. It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 28, 2025): In committee upon adjournment.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires the Department of Land Conservation and Development to develop guidance for local governments on siting, and incentivizing the development of, child care facilities on or before December 31, 2026. Requires the department to publish the guidance and deliver a copy to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to land use or child care. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pam Marsh | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 5 |
| Lisa Reynolds | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 17 |
| Jules Walters | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
| Hoa Nguyen | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Annessa Hartman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 40 |
| Rep Neron | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- In committee upon adjournment.
- Referred to Ways and Means by order of Speaker.
- Recommendation: Do pass and be referred to Ways and Means.
- Work Session held.
- Public Hearing held.
- Referred to Early Childhood and Human Services.
- First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.