Oregon · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 3876: Relating to the regulation of public property with respect to persons experiencing homelessness; declaring an emergency.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 3876 is a bill introduced in the Oregon House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to the regulation of public property with respect to persons experiencing homelessness; declaring an emergency. 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.
Provides a safe harbor for certain local regulations governing camping on public property against the cause of action otherwise available to challenge the objective reasonableness of such regulations. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
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.
- Referred to Housing and Homelessness.
- First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.