HB 4126
Repeals the prohibition on local rent control.
| Status | In House Committee (HHOUSH) |
| Sponsors | Farrah Chaichi (Democrat) (Chief), Mark Gamba (Democrat) (Chief), Annessa Hartman (Democrat), Khanh Pham (Democrat) |
| Fiscal impact | May have fiscal impact, but no statement yet issued |
| Revenue impact | May have revenue impact, but no statement yet issued |
| Emergency clause | Yes |
Bill Text
HB4126 repeals Oregon’s statewide prohibition on local rent control, allowing individual cities and counties to impose rent control measures.
Sponsors#
Chief Sponsors: Farrah Chaichi, Mark Gamba
Co-Sponsors: Annessa Hartman, Khanh Pham
Overview#
Digest: Allows cities and counties to impose rent control. The Act goes into effect when the Governor signs it. (Flesch Readability Score: 70.8). Repeals the prohibition on local rent control. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
Legislative History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-02-05 | H | First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk. |
| 2024-02-05 | H | Referred to Housing and Homelessness. |
| 2024-03-07 | H | In committee upon adjournment. |