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SB 1576

Oregon Senate bill in Session 2026R1.

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

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.

Bill ID OR-2026R1-SB-1576
Session 2026R1
Status in_committee
Senate in_committee 2026-02-20
Summary

Tells two state agencies to set rules for making housing easier to access and use for people with disabilities. Takes effect 91 days after the session ends. (Flesch Readability Score: 61.5). 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.

Sponsor
Deb Patterson
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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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