SB1561Introduced in the Senate
Relating to restoration of dwellings damaged by involuntary causes.
Introduced by Suzanne Weber, District 16
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
This Act allows an owner a separate path to restore a destroyed home. (Flesch Readability Score: 69.9). Requires local governments to approve restoration or replacement of dwellings rendered uninhabitable under an alternative process that is not a land use decision.
Where it stands
Effective date, January 1, 2027.
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
45
Yes
0
No
15
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 Housing and Development.
Public Hearing held.
Work Session held.
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments. (Printed A-Eng.)
Second reading.
Third reading. Carried by Weber. Passed. Ayes, 28; Excused, 2--Frederick, Linthicum.
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
Referred to Housing and Homelessness.
Public Hearing held.
Work Session held.
Recommendation: Do pass.
Second reading.
Third reading. Carried by Wright. Passed. Ayes, 45; Absent, 6--Boshart Davis, Harbick, Osborne, Scharf, Skarlatos, Yunker; Excused, 5--Diehl, Hartman, Levy E, Mannix, Valderrama; Excused for Business of the House, 4--Bowman, Elmer, Sosa, Speaker Fahey.
President signed.
Speaker signed.
Governor signed.
Chapter 89, 2026 Laws.
Effective date, January 1, 2027.
Verify the information
- Official page on the Oregon Legislature website
- Senate Committee On Housing and Development Amendment #-3 (amendment)
- Senate Committee On Housing and Development Amendment #-3 (amendment)
- Senate Committee On Housing and Development Amendment #-4 (amendment)
- Senate Committee On Housing and Development Amendment #-4 (amendment)
- Senate Committee On Housing and Development Amendment #-6 (amendment)
- Senate Committee On Housing and Development Amendment #-5 (amendment)
- Senate Committee On Housing and Development Amendment #-7 (amendment)
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