l9n/ Oregon

2026 Regular Session

Senate Bill 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.

Became law as Chapter 86, Oregon Laws 2026, signed March 31, 2026, 57 days after it was filed. In force from June 5, 2026.

What it does

The synopsis the Legislative Assembly published with the bill.

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 [<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.

Sponsors

Who carried the bill in each chamber, and who signed on. Each name leads to the member's page.

In the Senate

3 co-sponsors

Anthony Broadman, Khanh Pham, Floyd Prozanski

In the House of Representatives

    2 co-sponsors

    Lisa Fragala, Sarah McDonald

    Its course

    February 2 to April 6, 2026, on one scale. In the top row each mark is a day something happened; taller marks are busier days.

    Each committee stop sits inside its chamber.

    Every action20 actions on 15 days

    In the SenateFeb 2 to Feb 1917 days

    Waiting for a committeeFeb 2 to Feb 20 days

    Natural Resources and WildfireFeb 2 to Feb 1311 days

    In the House of RepresentativesFeb 19 to Mar 211 days

    Waiting for a committeeFeb 19 to Feb 201 day

    Housing and HomelessnessFeb 20 to Feb 277 days

    With the GovernorMar 2 to Mar 3129 days

    Votes

    Yeas to nays, as the Legislative Assembly recorded them. Committee votes are set in.

    • Senate, third reading28–0

      Passed · Feb 19 · 2 present

    • House of Representatives, third reading44–0

      Passed · Mar 2 · 16 present

    Amendments

    Each amendment offered, and what became of it.

    • Senate committee amendmentAdopted

      Adopted Feb 13

    Text

    Each version as the Legislative Assembly printed it.

    l9n doesn't hold this bill's text yet.

    What happened

    In l9n's words, one line for each step. Every action as the Legislative Assembly published it is below.

    In the Senate Feb 2 – Feb 19

    1. Feb 2Introduced
    2. Sent to Natural Resources and Wildfire
    3. Feb 3Heard in Natural Resources and Wildfire
    4. Feb 10Heard in Natural Resources and Wildfire
    5. Feb 13Natural Resources and Wildfire recommended it as amended
    6. Feb 16Read a second time
    7. Feb 19Passed the Senate, 28 to 0

    In the House of Representatives Feb 19 – Mar 2

    1. Feb 19Arrived in the House of Representatives
    2. Feb 20Sent to Housing and Homelessness
    3. Feb 26Heard in Housing and Homelessness
    4. Feb 27Housing and Homelessness recommended it
    5. Read a second time
    6. Mar 2Passed the House of Representatives, 44 to 0

    To the Governor Mar 5 – Apr 6

    1. Mar 5Signed in the Senate
    2. Signed in the House of Representatives
    3. Mar 31Signed by the Governor
    4. Apr 6Became chapter 86 of Oregon Laws 2026
    5. In force from June 5, 2026
    All 20 actions, as published
    1. Feb 2Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.Senate
    2. Feb 2Referred to Natural Resources and Wildfire.Senate
    3. Feb 3Public Hearing held.Senate
    4. Feb 10Work Session held.Senate
    5. Feb 13Recommendation: Do pass with amendments. (Printed A-Eng.)Senate
    6. Feb 16Second reading.Senate
    7. Feb 17Carried over to 02-18 by unanimous consent.Senate
    8. Feb 18Carried over to 02-19 by virtue of adjournment.Senate
    9. Feb 19Third reading. Carried by Gelser Blouin. Passed.Senate
    10. Feb 19First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.House of Representatives
    11. Feb 20Referred to Housing and Homelessness.House of Representatives
    12. Feb 26Public Hearing and Work Session held.House of Representatives
    13. Feb 27Recommendation: Do pass.House of Representatives
    14. Feb 27Second reading.House of Representatives
    15. Mar 2Third reading. Carried by Helfrich. Passed.House of Representatives
    16. Mar 5President signed.Senate
    17. Mar 5Speaker signed.House of Representatives
    18. Mar 31Governor signed.Senate
    19. Apr 6Chapter 86, 2026 Laws.Senate
    20. Apr 6Effective date, June 5, 2026.Senate