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OregonSB 15612026 Regular SessionSenate

Relating to restoration of dwellings damaged by involuntary causes.

Sponsored By: Boomer Wright (Republican), Darcey Edwards (Republican), Suzanne Weber (Republican)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

New rebuilding rights for Oregon homeowners

Oregon local governments must approve restoring or replacing homes damaged by natural or other involuntary events through this new pathway. The former home must have had intact exterior walls and roof structure, indoor wiring, and heat. It also needed a kitchen sink, toilet, and bathing facilities connected to sanitary waste disposal. It must have regulatory approval or residential property-tax assessment for the tax year beginning July 1, 10 years before application. No unresolved enforcement case may challenge its lawfulness. The replacement can be up to 25% larger and must have adequate water, sanitation, and road access. It must overlap the old footprint unless flood rules or natural hazards require another location on the same parcel. Building codes in effect when the damage occurred apply. Apply within three years of the event and begin construction within four years after final approval. Within three months after occupancy certification, remove, demolish, incorporate, or convert the old home to nonresidential use. Local governments can add approval or siting conditions only to preserve participation in the National Flood Insurance Program.

More rebuilding options for rural homeowners

Oregon adds homes covered by the new restoration pathway to allowed dwelling uses on exclusive farm-use land. This includes altering, restoring, or replacing a lawfully established home through that pathway. Existing permission for homes covered by the state's other dwelling-restoration law also continues. In forest-use areas, counties can approve these projects for lawfully established homes. Forest-area approval remains subject to local plans, land-use rules, and other applicable laws; it is not guaranteed.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

  • Boomer Wright

    Republican • House

  • Darcey Edwards

    Republican • House

  • Suzanne Weber

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Annessa Hartman

    Democratic • House

  • Bobby Levy

    Republican • House

  • Christine Drazan

    Republican • Senate

  • Cyrus Javadi

    Democratic • House

  • David Brock Smith

    Republican • Senate

  • David Gomberg

    Democratic • House

  • Deb Patterson

    Democratic • Senate

  • E. Werner Reschke

    Republican • House

  • Jeffrey Helfrich

    Republican • House

  • Kevin Mannix

    Republican • House

  • Kim Thatcher

    Republican • Senate

  • Lamar Wise

    Democratic • House

  • Lew Frederick

    Democratic • Senate

  • Mark Owens

    Republican • House

  • Sarah McDonald

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 88 • No: 1

House vote • 3/2/2026

Third reading. Carried by Wright. Passed.

Yes: 45 • No: 0

House vote • 2/26/2026

Housing and Homelessness: Heard and Reported Out

Yes: 11 • No: 0

Senate vote • 2/19/2026

Third reading. Carried by Weber. Passed.

Yes: 28 • No: 0

Senate vote • 2/12/2026

Housing and Development: Heard and Reported Out with Amendments

Yes: 4 • No: 1

Actions Timeline

  1. Effective date, January 1, 2027.

    4/6/2026Senate

  2. Chapter 89, 2026 Laws.

    4/6/2026Senate

  3. Governor signed.

    3/31/2026Senate

  4. Speaker signed.

    3/5/2026House

  5. President signed.

    3/5/2026Senate

  6. Third reading. Carried by Wright. Passed.

    3/2/2026House

  7. Second reading.

    2/27/2026House

  8. Recommendation: Do pass.

    2/27/2026House

  9. Work Session held.

    2/26/2026House

  10. Public Hearing held.

    2/24/2026House

  11. Referred to Housing and Homelessness.

    2/20/2026House

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

    2/19/2026House

  13. Third reading. Carried by Weber. Passed.

    2/19/2026Senate

  14. Second reading.

    2/18/2026Senate

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

    2/17/2026Senate

  16. Work Session held.

    2/12/2026Senate

  17. Public Hearing held.

    2/10/2026Senate

  18. Referred to Housing and Development.

    2/2/2026Senate

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

    2/2/2026Senate

Bill Text

  • SHDEV Amendment -3 (Proposed)

    2/12/2026

    PDF

  • SHDEV Amendment -4 (Adopted)

    2/12/2026

    PDF

  • SHDEV Amendment -5 (Proposed)

    2/12/2026

    PDF

  • SHDEV Amendment -6 (Adopted)

    2/12/2026

    PDF

  • SHDEV Amendment -7 (Combined)

    2/12/2026

    PDF

  • SHDEV Amendment -3 (Proposed)

    2/10/2026

    PDF

  • SHDEV Amendment -5 (Proposed)

    2/10/2026

    PDF

  • A-Engrossed

    PDF

  • Enrolled

    PDF

  • Introduced

    PDF

  • Senate Amendments to Introduced

    PDF

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