SB1551Introduced in the Senate
Relating to fire hardening of residential properties; and prescribing an effective date.
Introduced by Sara Gelser Blouin, District 8
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
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.
Where it stands
Effective date, June 5, 2026.
April 6, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: House Third Reading · March 2, 2026
44
Yes
0
No
16
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 | Yes |
| Virgle Osborne | 2 | Absent |
| Dwayne Yunker | 3 | Absent |
| Alek Skarlatos | 4 | Absent |
| Pam Marsh | 5 | Yes |
| Kimberly Wallan | 6 | Yes |
| John Lively | 7 | Yes |
| Lisa Fragala | 8 | Yes |
| Boomer Wright | 9 | Yes |
| David Gomberg | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
Referred to Natural Resources and Wildfire.
Public Hearing held.
Work Session held.
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments. (Printed A-Eng.)
Second reading.
Carried over to 02-18 by unanimous consent.
Carried over to 02-19 by virtue of adjournment.
Third reading. Carried by Gelser Blouin. Passed. Ayes, 28; Excused, 2--Frederick, Linthicum.
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
Referred to Housing and Homelessness.
Public Hearing and Work Session held.
Recommendation: Do pass.
Second reading.
Third reading. Carried by Helfrich. Passed. Ayes, 44; Absent, 6--Boshart Davis, Harbick, Osborne, Scharf, Skarlatos, Yunker; Excused, 5--Diehl, Hartman, Levy E, Mannix, Valderrama; Excused for Business of the House, 5--Bowman, Elmer, Levy B, Sosa, Speaker Fahey.
President signed.
Speaker signed.
Governor signed.
Chapter 86, 2026 Laws.
Effective date, June 5, 2026.
Verify the information
- Official page on the Oregon Legislature website
- Senate Committee On Natural Resources and Wildfire Amendment #-1 (amendment)
- Open Government Impact (supplement)
- Preliminary SMS (supplement)
- Revenue Impact (supplement)
- Fiscal Impact (supplement)
- Revenue Impact Statement (supplement)
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- Witness Registration (supplement)
- Preliminary SMS (supplement)
- Preliminary SMS (supplement)
- Revenue Impact Statement (supplement)
- Preliminary SMS (supplement)
- Fiscal Impact Statement (supplement)
- Revenue Impact (supplement)
- Fiscal Impact (supplement)
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- Staff Summary (supplement)
- Open Government Impact (supplement)
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- Witness Registration (supplement)
- Revenue Impact Statement (supplement)
- Fiscal Impact Statement (supplement)
- Preliminary SMS (supplement)
- Staff Summary (supplement)
- Witness Registration (supplement)
- Introduced (text)
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