HB 3483
Provides that a camping site is not "established" until it has been continuously occupied for 72 hours for purposes of the rule requiring 72-hour notice before homeless individuals may be removed from the camping site.
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Bill overview
This bill clarifies the definition of a ‘established’ camping site for the purpose of Oregon’s rules regarding notice before removing homeless individuals. Specifically, a camping site is only considered ‘established’ if it has been continuously occupied for at least 72 hours. The bill also outlines procedures for notifying local agencies and storing personal property left behind during removals, with exceptions for situations involving illegal activity or emergencies.
Key provisions
- A camping site must be continuously occupied for 72 hours to be considered ‘established’.
- Law enforcement must post a 72-hour notice at a camping site before removing homeless individuals.
- Local agencies must be informed of the notice location and can arrange for outreach services.
- Unclaimed personal property must be stored for at least 30 days and made available to owners.
- Exceptions to the 72-hour notice requirement exist for suspected illegal activities or emergencies.
- A citation cannot be issued within 200 feet of a posted notice or within two hours before or after the notice.
- City and county policies offering greater protections to homeless individuals are preempted by this bill.
- Personal property deemed to have no value or be unsanitary can be discarded.
Who is affected
- Homeless individuals
- Law enforcement officials
- Local social service agencies
- Oregon State Government
- Property owners (regarding unclaimed property)
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