SB 1551
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.
| Status | Governors Office - Awaiting Signature |
| Sponsors | Sara Gelser Blouin (Democrat) (Chief), Jeff Golden (Democrat) (Chief), Anthony Broadman (Democrat), Khanh Pham (Democrat), Floyd Prozanski (Democrat), Lisa Fragala (Democrat), Sarah McDonald (Democrat) |
| Fiscal impact | Has minimal fiscal impact |
| Revenue impact | No revenue impact |
Bill Text
Invalidates deed restrictions and homeowners association rules that prohibit removal of nonfire-hardened materials or installation of fire-hardened building materials on residential properties.
Sponsors#
Chief Sponsors: Sara Gelser Blouin, Jeff Golden
Co-Sponsors: Anthony Broadman, Khanh Pham, Floyd Prozanski, Lisa Fragala, Sarah McDonald
Overview#
Digest: 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 removal 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.
Public Testimony
| Name | Organization | Position | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kathy Lincoln | Keizer | Support | 2026-02-02 |
| Chris Parta | Central Oregon LandWatch | Support | 2026-02-02 |
| Denise Cardinali | Corvallis | Support | 2026-02-02 |
| Mary Kyle McCurdy | 1000 Friends of Oregon | Support | 2026-02-02 |
| Carol Valentine | Selma | Support | 2026-02-03 |
| Katie Anderson | Bend | Neutral | 2026-02-03 |
| Todd Riley | City of Bend | Support | 2026-02-04 |
| David Wall | Newberg | Support | 2026-02-05 |
| Shawn Olson | OFMA | Support | 2026-02-05 |
| Chief Brian Stewart and Chief Ben Stange | OR Fire Chiefs Assn and Fire EMS Chapter of SDAO | Neutral | 2026-02-05 |
| B Tobias | Freedom for Oregonians | Support | 2026-02-22 |
| Ralph Cohen | Portland | Support | 2026-02-22 |
| Fiona Noonan | Central Oregon LandWatch | Support | 2026-02-23 |
| Joy Fries | Redmond | Support | 2026-02-25 |
| Melanie Kebler | City of Bend | Support | 2026-02-26 |
| Tyler Gilmore | 350PDX | Support | 2026-02-27 |
Legislative History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-02 | S | Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk. |
| 2026-02-02 | S | Referred to Natural Resources and Wildfire. |
| 2026-02-03 | S | Public Hearing held. |
| 2026-02-10 | S | Work Session held. |
| 2026-02-13 | S | Recommendation: Do pass with amendments. (Printed A-Eng.) |
| 2026-02-16 | S | Second reading. |
| 2026-02-17 | S | Carried over to 02-18 by unanimous consent. |
| 2026-02-18 | S | Carried over to 02-19 by unanimous consent. |
| 2026-02-19 | S | Third reading. Carried by Gelser Blouin. Passed. |
| 2026-02-19 | H | First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk. |
| 2026-02-20 | H | Referred to Housing and Homelessness. |
| 2026-02-26 | H | Public Hearing and Work Session held. |
| 2026-02-27 | H | Recommendation: Do pass. |
| 2026-02-27 | H | Second reading. |
| 2026-03-02 | H | Third reading. Carried by Helfrich. Passed. |
| 2026-03-05 | S | President signed. |
| 2026-03-05 | H | Speaker signed. |