Oregon · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 3860: Relating to construction contractors; 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 3860 is a bill introduced in the Oregon House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to construction contractors; prescribing an effective date. Primary sponsor: Gregory Smith. 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.
Prohibits a major residential contractor from collecting or retaining more than 50 percent of the original contract price before substantially completing a remodeling or repair of an owner-occupied one-family or two-family residential structure if the original contract price exceeds $40,000. Permits a major residential contractor to collect not more than 50 percent of the increase in the contract price if the property owner agrees in writing to changes that increase the contract price by $20,000 or more. Permits a major residential contractor to require a property owner to make progress payments solely to cover the costs of materials, supplies and payments to subcontractors. Specifies the required contents of a contract. Specifies exceptions to the requirements. Prohibits a business from installing, applying, repairing or maintaining spray-on fireproofing material or a spray-on fireproofing system in an essential facility in this state unless the business has a certification from the Construction Contractors Board. Specifies requirements for certification. Allows a building official to require as a condition of issuing a permit that a business has the necessary certification. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Sponsors
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gregory Smith | Primary 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.
- Public Hearing held.
- Referred to Labor and Workplace Standards.
- First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.