Oregon · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 4149: Relating to homeless students.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 4149 is a bill introduced in the Oregon House on February 2, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to homeless students. Primary sponsor: Em Levy (Democratic), Pam Marsh (Democratic), Ben Bowman (Democratic), Hai Pham (Democratic), Courtney Neron Misslin (Democratic). It lists 20 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 6, 2026): Chapter 68, (2026 Laws): Effective date January 1, 2027.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Directs school districts to adopt policies that provide for the immediate enrollment, school placement and provision of services to homeless students. Directs the Department of Education to designate a state coordinator for the education of homeless students.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 25
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Em Levy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 53 |
| Pam Marsh | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 5 |
| Ben Bowman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Hai Pham | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| Courtney Neron Misslin | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
| Sara Gelser Blouin | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 8 |
| Wlnsvey Campos | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 18 |
| Willy Chotzen | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Lisa Fragala | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
| Lew Frederick | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Mark Gamba | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 41 |
| Dacia Grayber | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 28 |
| Ken Helm | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| Zach Hudson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 49 |
| Shannon Isadore | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 33 |
| Jason Kropf | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 54 |
| Susan McLain | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 29 |
| Nancy Nathanson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
| Deb Patterson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| Khanh Pham | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 23 |
| Floyd Prozanski | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 4 |
| Lisa Reynolds | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 17 |
| Sue Rieke Smith | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
| Janeen Sollman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Lamar Wise | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 48 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Chapter 68, (2026 Laws): Effective date January 1, 2027.
- Governor signed.
- President signed.
- Speaker signed.
- Third reading. Carried by Neron Misslin. Passed.
- Carried over to 03-03 by unanimous consent.
- Second reading.
- Recommendation: Do pass the A-Eng. bill.
- Work Session held.
- Public Hearing held.
- Referred to Education.
- First reading. Referred to President's desk.
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