Oregon · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 1576: Relating to accessibility standards for housing; and prescribing an effective date.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 1576 is a bill introduced in the Oregon Senate on February 2, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to accessibility standards for housing; and prescribing an effective date. Primary sponsor: Deb Patterson (Democratic), Wlnsvey Campos (Democratic), Travis Nelson (Democratic), Courtney Neron Misslin (Democratic), Cyrus Javadi (Democratic). It lists 13 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 6, 2026): Effective date, June 5, 2026.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires the Director of the Department of Consumer and Business Services to adopt rules to conform the state building code to accessibility requirements under the Fair Housing Act [<i>and to certain American National Standards Institute standards for housing accessibility</i>]. Prohibits the Housing and Community Services Department from funding new rental housing that is a subsidized development unless the housing meets specified accessibility standards. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 17 · Democratic/Working Families 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deb Patterson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| Wlnsvey Campos | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 18 |
| Travis Nelson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44 |
| Courtney Neron Misslin | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
| Cyrus Javadi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 32 |
| Tom Andersen | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Farrah Chaichi | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| 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 |
| Zach Hudson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 49 |
| Kayse Jama | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
| James Manning | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 7 |
| Lesly Muñoz | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 22 |
| Rob Nosse | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 42 |
| Lisa Reynolds | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 17 |
| 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
- Effective date, June 5, 2026.
- Chapter 95, 2026 Laws.
- Governor signed.
- Speaker signed.
- President signed.
- Third reading. Carried by Andersen. Passed.
- Second reading.
- Recommendation: Do pass.
- Work Session held.
- Public Hearing held.
- Referred to Housing and Homelessness.
- First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
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