Oregon Senate Bill 1551: Relating to fire hardening of residential properties; and prescribing an effective date.

Oregon · 2026 Regular Session

What it does

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] replacement 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.

Latest action

Effective date, June 5, 2026. (2026-04-06)

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