SB 1551

Oregon Senate bill in Session 2026R1.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: February 20, 2026.

Invalidates deed restrictions and planned community governing documents prohibiting the replacement of nonfire-hardened building materials or installation of fire-hardened building materials on residential properties.

Bill ID OR-2026R1-SB-1551
Session 2026R1
Status in_committee
Senate in_committee 2026-02-20
Summary

This Act stops HOAs or deed terms from limiting an owner from upgrading the fire safety of materials in their home. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.6). Invalidates deed restrictions and planned community governing documents prohibiting the [<i>removal</i>]<b> replacement</b> of nonfire-hardened building materials or installation of fire-hardened building materials on residential properties. Limits a homeowners association's ability to enforce regulations that would constrain installation of fire-hardened building materials. Applies to new and existing deed restrictions and planned communities. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Sponsor
Sara Gelser Blouin
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-02-02 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-02-20 Status in_committee
2026-02-20 Latest Action Referred to Housing and Homelessness.
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