Oregon 2017 Regular Session Status: In Committee 1 R cosponsors

SB 259 — Relating to applicant screening charges for residential tenancies.

Last action — In committee upon adjournment.

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 2017 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Limits landlord to charging single applicant screening charge for applicant applying to rent multiple dwelling units owned or managed by landlord. Requires landlord to refund applicant screening charge if applicant qualifies but is not offered to rent dwelling unit.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. In committee upon adjournment.

  2. Referred to Human Services.

  3. Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 87 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (87)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 259 do?
Limits landlord to charging single applicant screening charge for applicant applying to rent multiple dwelling units owned or managed by landlord. Requires landlord to refund applicant screening charge if applicant qualifies but is not offered to rent dwelling unit.
Who sponsors SB 259?
SB 259 is sponsored by Dick Anderson (Republican), Michael Dembrow, and Sara Gelser.
What is the current status of SB 259?
This bill died with 2017 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track SB 259?
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