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OregonSB 15232026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

Relating to electronic access to residential tenancies; and prescribing an effective date.

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Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

4 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

Renters can pay without going online

Oregon landlords must accept rent and other payments by check or another commercially reasonable method. They cannot require cards, electronic checks, tenant portals, or other electronic payments. If a landlord refuses an allowed payment, that refusal cannot justify late fees or ending the tenancy for nonpayment. These protections apply to rental agreements made before, on, or after the law’s effective date.

Renters get alternatives to online applications

Landlords using application portals must post a printable application online or mail or email one within seven days of a written request. They must process applications submitted through or outside the portal. After a written request, applicants and tenants get alternatives for identity checks, reviewing and signing legal agreements, and submitting tenancy documents. People who applied or requested an alternative and were harmed by violations can recover actual damages or $100, whichever is greater. Application rules cover applications screened on or after the effective date; document alternatives cover existing and new rental agreements.

Renters get home access without portals

During a tenancy, landlords must provide a way to unlock the home and reach shared areas tenants may use. At least one access method must work without a tenant portal, such as a key, key card, fob, or code. This is part of the landlord’s duty to keep housing livable. It covers rental agreements made before, on, or after the law’s effective date.

Renters can face electronic payment fees

Landlords can pass their electronic payment processing fees to tenants only when the payment processor allows it. This covers cards, tenant portals, and other electronic payments. Landlords must still offer a non-electronic payment option. After a tenant’s written request, landlords must provide access to records of fees charged and passed along within a reasonable time. These rules cover rental agreements made before, on, or after the law’s effective date.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

There is no primary sponsor on record.

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 90 • No: 14

House vote • 2/26/2026

Third reading. Carried by Mannix. Passed.

Yes: 51 • No: 6

House vote • 2/24/2026

Housing and Homelessness: Heard and Reported Out

Yes: 12 • No: 1

Senate vote • 2/17/2026

Third reading. Carried by Pham. Passed.

Yes: 22 • No: 7

Senate vote • 2/10/2026

Housing and Development: Heard and Reported Out with Amendments

Yes: 5 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Effective date, June 5, 2026.

    3/17/2026Senate

  2. Chapter 23, 2026 Laws.

    3/17/2026Senate

  3. Governor signed.

    3/5/2026Senate

  4. Speaker signed.

    2/27/2026House

  5. President signed.

    2/27/2026Senate

  6. Third reading. Carried by Mannix. Passed.

    2/26/2026House

  7. Second reading.

    2/25/2026House

  8. Recommendation: Do pass.

    2/25/2026House

  9. Work Session held.

    2/24/2026House

  10. Public Hearing held.

    2/19/2026House

  11. Referred to Housing and Homelessness.

    2/17/2026House

  12. First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

    2/17/2026House

  13. Girod declared potential conflict of interest.

    2/17/2026Senate

  14. Third reading. Carried by Pham. Passed.

    2/17/2026Senate

  15. Second reading.

    2/16/2026Senate

  16. Recommendation: Do pass with amendments. (Printed A-Eng.)

    2/13/2026Senate

  17. Work Session held.

    2/10/2026Senate

  18. Public Hearing held.

    2/3/2026Senate

  19. Referred to Housing and Development.

    2/2/2026Senate

  20. Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.

    2/2/2026Senate

Bill Text

  • SHDEV Amendment -4 (Adopted)

    2/10/2026

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  • A-Engrossed

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  • Enrolled

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  • Introduced

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  • Senate Amendments to Introduced

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