HB 3774
Repeals the changes made by House Bill 3124 (2021) to the statutes governing local removal of homeless individuals from established camping sites.
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Bill overview
This bill aims to restore previous laws regarding the removal of homeless encampments from established sites in Oregon. It repeals changes made by House Bill 3124 (2021) that altered the process for notifying individuals and handling their personal property during removals. The bill requires 24-hour notice before removal, mandates storage of unclaimed property, and outlines procedures for assessing removal policies. An emergency declaration means the bill takes effect immediately upon passage.
Key provisions
- Requires 24-hour written notice to individuals before removing homeless encampments.
- Establishes procedures for storing unclaimed personal property found in encampments.
- Outlines criteria for determining when 24-hour notice is not required (e.g., suspected illegal activity, emergency situations).
- Specifies how unclaimed property should be stored and made available to owners.
- Mandates a review of removal policies after encampment removal.
- Addresses intergovernmental agreements between the Department of Transportation and cities with populations over 500,000.
- Requires public comment on intergovernmental agreements related to encampment removal.
- Clarifies that the 72-hour notice requirement does not apply in certain emergency circumstances.
Who is affected
- Homeless individuals
- Law enforcement officials
- Local government agencies
- Oregon Department of Transportation
- Cities with populations over 500,000
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