HB 3937
Applies to cities that have a population of 50,000 or less.
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Bill overview
This bill addresses the removal of homeless individuals from established camping sites in Oregon cities with a population of 50,000 or less. It reduces the required notice period to 48 hours, outlines procedures for disposing of abandoned property, and establishes guidelines for law enforcement. An emergency declaration means the bill goes into effect immediately upon passage. The bill also includes provisions related to property storage and accountability.
Key provisions
- Reduces the required notice period for removing homeless individuals from established camping sites to 48 hours.
- Establishes criteria for disposing of property left behind at camping sites, including items of no value or in unsanitary condition.
- Requires law enforcement to inform local social service agencies about posted notices.
- Defines ‘established camping site’ as a campsite in place for five consecutive days or 120 consecutive hours.
- Provides exceptions to the notice requirement in cases of illegal activity or emergency.
- Outlines procedures for storing and managing unclaimed personal property.
- Addresses the potential for city or county laws to be challenged based on their reasonableness.
- Establishes a minimum storage period for unclaimed property before it can be disposed of or donated.
Who is affected
- Cities with a population of 50,000 or less
- Homeless individuals
- Law enforcement officials
- Local social service agencies
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