HB 3522
Allows an owner or landlord to evict a squatter.
| Status | Chapter Number Assigned |
| Sponsors | Annessa Hartman (Democrat) (Chief), Mark Gamba (Democrat), David Gomberg (Democrat), Kevin Mannix (Republican), Nancy Nathanson (Democrat), Deb Patterson (Democrat), Daniel Nguyen (Democrat), Hoa Nguyen (Democrat), Jules Walters (Democrat), Boomer Wright (Republican) (Chief), Ed Diehl (Republican), Virgle Osborne (Republican), Ricki Ruiz (Democrat), Dwayne Yunker (Republican), Tom Andersen (Democrat), April Dobson (Democrat), E. Werner Reschke (Republican), Julie Fahey (Democrat), Lisa Fragala (Democrat), Ben Bowman (Democrat), Zach Hudson (Democrat), Hai Pham (Democrat) (Chief), Dacia Grayber (Democrat), Christine Drazan (Republican), Mari Watanabe (Democrat), Emily McIntire (Republican), Anna Scharf (Republican), Kim Wallan (Republican), Rick Lewis (Republican), Bobby Levy (Republican), Travis Nelson (Democrat), Shannon Isadore (Democrat), David Brock Smith (Republican), Mark Meek (Democrat), Cedric Hayden (Republican) |
| Fiscal impact | Has minimal fiscal impact |
| Revenue impact | No revenue impact |
Bill Text
Simplifies process for removing squatters to return units to market.
Public Testimony
| Name | Organization | Position | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violet Wilson | Keizer | Support | 2025-03-11 |
| Tina Teel | Molalla | Support | 2025-03-11 |
| Fred Purdy | Salem | Support | 2025-03-11 |
| Lynia Jones | Salem | Support | 2025-03-12 |
| Richard Satter | Salem | Support | 2025-03-12 |
| J. Michael Grant | Santiam Rental Management | Support | 2025-03-13 |
| Jonathan Clay | Multifamily NW | Support | 2025-03-14 |
| Beth Crowe | Sheridan | Support | 2025-03-15 |
| Charles DeSeranno | Salem | Support | 2025-03-16 |
| Thena Larteri Lyons | Brookings | Support | 2025-03-16 |
| Jason Williams | Taxpayers Association of Oregon | Oppose | 2025-03-17 |
| Monique Bochsler | Scio | Support | 2025-03-17 |
| Jason Williams | Taxpayers Association of Oregon | Support | 2025-03-17 |
| Kris Lane | Medford | Support | 2025-03-17 |
| Shantel Schroeder | LEBANON | Support | 2025-03-17 |
| Elaine Lavington | ROSEBURG | Support | 2025-03-17 |
| Annessa Hartman | Gladstone | Support | 2025-03-17 |
| Eric Cole | Gresham | Support | 2025-03-17 |
| Lauren Morris | Ashland | Support | 2025-03-17 |
| James Baucom | Portland | Support | 2025-03-17 |
| David Tabor | Eugene | Support | 2025-03-17 |
| Michael A | Portland | Support | 2025-03-17 |
| Michael A | portland | Support | 2025-03-17 |
| Shelby Staffenson | Troutdale | Support | 2025-03-17 |
| Rob Taylor | Bandon | Support | 2025-03-18 |
| Kristie Bash | Cottage Grove | Support | 2025-03-18 |
| Kelly Wine | Southern Oregon | Support | 2025-03-18 |
| Scott Wine | Southern Oregon | Support | 2025-03-18 |
| Dave Hunnicutt | Oregon Property Owners Association | Support | 2025-03-18 |
| Terry Noonkester | Myrtle Creek | Oppose | 2025-05-12 |
| Tom Hope | Beaverton | Support | 2025-05-12 |
| Troy Acott | Beaverton | Support | 2025-05-12 |
| ruppert Reinstadler | Tigard | Oppose | 2025-05-12 |
| Denice Searcy | EUGENE | Oppose | 2025-05-13 |
| cindy mahoney | grants pass | Neutral | 2025-05-13 |
| Rachelle Timm | Portland | Oppose | 2025-05-14 |
Legislative History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-02-11 | H | First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk. |
| 2025-02-12 | H | Referred to Housing and Homelessness. |
| 2025-03-17 | H | Public Hearing held. |
| 2025-03-24 | H | Work Session held. |
| 2025-03-28 | H | Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed A-Engrossed. |
| 2025-03-31 | H | Second reading. |
| 2025-04-01 | H | Carried over to April 2, 2025 Calendar by virtue of adjournment. |
| 2025-04-02 | H | Rules suspended. Carried over to April 3, 2025 Calendar. |
| 2025-04-03 | H | Third reading. Carried by Hartman. Passed. |
| 2025-04-07 | S | First reading. Referred to President's desk. |
| 2025-04-07 | S | Referred to Housing and Development. |
| 2025-05-12 | S | Public Hearing held. |
| 2025-05-19 | S | Work Session held. |
| 2025-05-22 | S | Recommendation: Do pass the A-Eng. bill. |
| 2025-05-22 | S | Second reading. |
| 2025-05-27 | S | Carried over to 05-28 by unanimous consent. |
| 2025-05-28 | S | Carried over to 05-29 by unanimous consent. |
| 2025-05-29 | S | Carried over to 06-02 by unanimous consent. |
| 2025-06-02 | S | Carried over to 06-03 by unanimous consent. |
| 2025-06-03 | S | Carried over to 06-04 by unanimous consent. |
| 2025-06-04 | S | Carried over to 06-05 by unanimous consent. |
| 2025-06-05 | S | Carried over to 06-09 by unanimous consent. |
| 2025-06-09 | S | Carried over to 06-10 by unanimous consent. |
| 2025-06-10 | S | Carried over to 06-11 by unanimous consent. |
| 2025-06-11 | S | Third reading. Carried by Anderson. Passed. |
| 2025-06-12 | H | Speaker signed. |
| 2025-06-12 | S | President signed. |
| 2025-06-20 | H | Governor signed. |
| 2025-07-07 | H | Chapter 356, (2025 Laws): Effective date January 1, 2026. |