Oregon · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 3974: Relating to residential applicant screening charges.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 3974 is a bill introduced in the Oregon House on May 19, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to residential applicant screening charges. Primary sponsor: Mark Gamba (Democratic), Chris Gorsek (Democratic), Farrah Chaichi (Democratic), Lesly Muñoz (Democratic/Working Families), Khanh Pham (Democratic). It lists 10 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.
Limits the applicant screening charge a residential landlord may collect to $20. Extends certain screening requirements to include landlords who do not collect an applicant screening charge. Allows landlords to alternatively accept third-party screening reports provided by an applicant.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 14 · Democratic/Working Families 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Gamba | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 41 |
| Chris Gorsek | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 25 |
| Farrah Chaichi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| Lesly Muñoz | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 22 |
| Khanh Pham | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 23 |
| Tom Andersen | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Wlnsvey Campos | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 18 |
| Willy Chotzen | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Paul Evans | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| David Gomberg | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| John Lively | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| James Manning | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 7 |
| Pam Marsh | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 5 |
| Nancy Nathanson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
| Deb Patterson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
“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 Rules.
- First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.