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OregonSB 15762026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

Relating to accessibility standards for housing; and prescribing an effective date.

Sponsored By: Courtney Neron Misslin (Democratic), Cyrus Javadi (Democratic), Deb Patterson (Democratic), Travis Nelson (Democratic), Wlnsvey Campos (Democratic)

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Accessibility rules for funded new rentals

Beginning January 1, 2027, Oregon funds new subsidized rental projects only if they meet visitability and accessibility rules. A project counts as subsidized if it receives low‑income housing tax credits, HOME funds, Oregon Housing Fund money, or other grants or tax incentives run by the Housing and Community Services Department. At least one exterior route must be visitable, with a clear width of 32 inches or more. There must be a visitable route to a common living space and a powder room. Switches, outlets, and controls must be within reach. If the site has 20 or more contiguous units or a shared community room, it must include at least one accessible powder room for tenants and guests. The development must also meet federal Section 504 accessibility rules. In multistory buildings without an elevator, these rules apply only to ground‑floor units. Farmworker housing on a farm is exempt. Contiguous units include units on the same or touching tax lots, even if a public road separates them. "New" means newly built housing, not a remodel or renovation.

Oregon can require stricter housing access

Beginning January 1, 2027, Oregon can set housing accessibility rules that are stricter than the Americans with Disabilities Act or the Fair Housing Act. The law also ties the meaning of "accessible" housing to federal Section 504 and Fair Housing standards. State agencies can write rules and take steps before 2027 so the changes roll out smoothly.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

  • Courtney Neron Misslin

    Democratic • Senate

  • Cyrus Javadi

    Democratic • House

  • Deb Patterson

    Democratic • Senate

  • Travis Nelson

    Democratic • House

  • Wlnsvey Campos

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Farrah Chaichi

    Democratic • House

  • James Manning Jr.

    Democratic • Senate

  • Kayse Jama

    Democratic • Senate

  • Lamar Wise

    Democratic • House

  • Lesly Muñoz

    Democratic • House

  • Lew Frederick

    Democratic • Senate

  • Lisa Fragala

    Democratic • House

  • Lisa Reynolds

    Democratic • Senate

  • Mark Gamba

    Democratic • House

  • Rob Nosse

    Democratic • House

  • Tom Andersen

    Democratic • House

  • Willy Chotzen

    Democratic • House

  • Zach Hudson

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 76 • No: 12

House vote • 3/2/2026

Third reading. Carried by Andersen. Passed.

Yes: 34 • No: 10

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 Patterson. Passed.

Yes: 27 • No: 1

Senate vote • 2/10/2026

Housing and Development: Heard and Reported Out with Amendments

Yes: 4 • No: 1

Actions Timeline

  1. Effective date, June 5, 2026.

    4/6/2026Senate

  2. Chapter 95, 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 Andersen. 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 Patterson. Passed.

    2/19/2026Senate

  14. Carried over to 02-19 by virtue of adjournment.

    2/18/2026Senate

  15. Carried over to 02-18 by unanimous consent.

    2/17/2026Senate

  16. Second reading.

    2/16/2026Senate

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

    2/13/2026Senate

  18. Work Session held.

    2/10/2026Senate

  19. Public Hearing held.

    2/5/2026Senate

  20. Referred to Housing and Development.

    2/2/2026Senate

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

    2/2/2026Senate

Bill Text

  • Enrolled

    3/3/2026

    PDF

  • A-Engrossed

    2/13/2026

    PDF

  • Senate Amendments to Introduced

    2/13/2026

    PDF

  • SHDEV Amendment -1 (Adopted)

    2/10/2026

    PDF

  • Introduced

    1/28/2026

    PDF

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