HB4128Introduced in the House
Relating to sale of single-family residences.
Introduced by Ben Bowman, District 25
What does this bill do?
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Official description
This Act bans some large entities from buying some houses until the houses have been listed for sale on the market for at least 90 days. This Act makes those entities give a notice form to the seller of the house and the Department of Justice. This Act allows the department to enforce the ban and notice form, including the power to impose civil penalties and seek attorney fees and costs in court. (Flesch Readability Score: 62.7). [Digest: This Act forbids some house purchases by large investors who do not wait 90 days and give notices and awards damages to those who sue law breakers. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.3).] Prohibits covered entities from purchasing, acquiring or offering to purchase or acquire a single-family residence unless the residence has been listed for sale to the general public for at least 90 days. Requires a covered entity, upon making or accepting an offer to purchase or acquire a single-family residence, to submit a completed and notarized disclosure form to the seller or seller's agent. Requires the covered entity to submit a copy of the form to the Department of Justice within three days of submitting the form to the seller or seller's agent. [Authorizes any person to bring a civil action in circuit court against a covered entity for a violation of the 90-day waiting period or disclosure form requirements or to otherwise compel compliance with those requirements. Provides for statutory damages.] Authorizes the Attorney General to bring a civil action in circuit court against a covered entity for declaratory relief, to restrain a threatened or actual violation of the 90-day waiting period or the disclosure form requirements or to otherwise compel compliance with those requirements. Authorizes the Attorney General to serve and enforce an investigative demand on a person with relevant information, or a person with information that could lead to the discovery of relevant information, in an investigation of a violation of the 90-day waiting period or the disclosure form requirements. Authorizes the Attorney General to impose a civil penalty against a covered entity upon finding a violation of the 90-day waiting period or the disclosure form requirements. Allows a court to award the costs of investigation and reasonable attorney fees if the Attorney General prevails in a civil action or imposes a civil penalty.
Where it stands
Chapter 64, (2026 Laws): Effective date January 1, 2027.
April 6, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: House Third Reading in Concurrence · March 4, 2026
38
Yes
18
No
4
Absent or Not Voting
60 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Court Boice | 1 | No |
| Virgle Osborne | 2 | No |
| Dwayne Yunker | 3 | No |
| Alek Skarlatos | 4 | Yes |
| Pam Marsh | 5 | Yes |
| Kimberly Wallan | 6 | No |
| John Lively | 7 | Yes |
| Lisa Fragala | 8 | Yes |
| Boomer Wright | 9 | No |
| David Gomberg | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
Referred to Housing and Homelessness.
Public Hearing held.
Work Session held.
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed A-Engrossed.
Second reading.
Rules suspended. Carried over to February 19, 2026 Calendar.
Third reading. Carried by Bowman. Passed. Ayes, 38; Nays, 16--Boice, Boshart Davis, Breese-Iverson, Cate, Edwards, Elmer, Harbick, Helfrich, Lewis, Mannix, McIntire, Reschke, Skarlatos, Wallan, Wright, Yunker; Excused, 4--Diehl, Hartman, Levy B, Valderrama; Excused for Business of the House, 2--Osborne, Scharf.
First reading. Referred to President's desk.
Referred to Housing and Development.
Public Hearing and Work Session held.
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments to the A-Eng. bill. (Printed B-Eng.)
Second reading.
Carried over to 03-02 by unanimous consent.
Third reading. Carried by Neron Misslin. Passed. Ayes, 26; Nays, 2--Linthicum, Robinson; Excused, 2--Drazan, Girod.
House concurred in Senate amendments and repassed bill. Ayes, 38; Nays, 18--Boice, Boshart Davis, Breese-Iverson, Cate, Diehl, Edwards, Elmer, Harbick, Helfrich, Lewis, McIntire, Osborne, Reschke, Scharf, Smith G, Wallan, Wright, Yunker; Excused, 3--Hartman, Levy B, Valderrama; Excused for Business of the House, 1--Levy E.
Speaker signed.
President signed.
Governor signed.
Chapter 64, (2026 Laws): Effective date January 1, 2027.
Verify the information
- Official page on the Oregon Legislature website
- House Committee On Housing and Homelessness Amendment #-2 (amendment)
- House Committee On Housing and Homelessness Amendment #-2 (amendment)
- Senate Committee On Housing and Development Amendment #-A5 (amendment)
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