Background: HB3115 was signed into law by Governor Brown in 2021. HB3115 was sponsored by Rep Tina Kotek (our current governor) back in 2021.

Noncamping use of public property by homeless individuals (written out law of HB3115):
https://oregon.public.law/statutes/ors_195.530
And to quote a section from the law:
“Any city or county law that regulates the acts of sitting, lying, sleeping or keeping warm and dry outdoors on public property that is open to the public must be objectively reasonable as to time, place and manner with regards to persons experiencing homelessness.“

• It is this section that is so ambiguous “Objectively Reasonable” which results is so much confusion and allows for lawsuits be filed so easily. As there is NO clear definition of what is “Objectively Reasonable”.

Bills to Repeal HB3115:
SB 645: https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/SB645
SB 593: https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/SB593
HB 2432 – Rep. Dwayne Yunker bill. This was recently voted down (6 democrats signed onto the repeal, it was close). Call to Action to the legislators who voted no on HB 2432:

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Call to Action:
HB3115 must be repealed. We the people need to ensure our voices are heard by every single state senator – that we the people want HB3115 repealed.

Please email the legislators urging them to support SB593 and SB645 (which would repealed HB 3115). Addresses are listed below, the pre-filled out email uses the Democratic Senators list.
You can either:
a) Copy the email addresses and letter into your own email app, or
b) Click the button below to open a pre-filled email—just paste in the letter and add your name at the end before sending.

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Sample letter 1 to repeal HB3115:
Title: Restore Local Control Repeal HB 3115: Support SB 645 & SB 593
Dear Senators of Oregon State,

I am writing to urge your support for SB 645 and SB 593, which aims to restore local control over homelessness regulations in Oregon. This bill is a critical step toward aligning Oregon with national standards and empowering local governments to address the complex and growing challenges of homelessness effectively.

The U.S. Supreme Court has affirmed that local governments should have the authority to regulate homelessness within their jurisdictions. However, under current state law HB 3115, Oregon cities are restricted by vague and subjective terms such as “objectively reasonable,” which often leads to confusion and hampers the ability of municipalities to implement fair and practical solutions. This legal framework has, in effect, granted more rights to homeless individuals than to taxpaying citizens, undermining public safety and quality of life in our communities.

SB 645 or SB 593 will bring Oregon in line with the rest of the country by returning decision-making power to local counties, allowing them to enact tailored policies that reflect the needs and values of their communities. By supporting this bill, you will help ensure that Oregon’s cities and counties can adopt balanced, humane, and effective approaches to managing public spaces and providing support for those experiencing homelessness.

I respectfully ask you to support SB 645/SB 593 and advocate for its passage. Our communities deserve solutions that prioritize both compassion and accountability, and this bill is a step in the right direction.

Thank you for your attention to this critical issue. I appreciate your dedication to serving the people of Oregon.

Sincerely,

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Sample letter 2 repeal HB3115:
Title: Restore Local Control Repeal HB 3115: Support SB 645 & SB 593
Dear Senators of Oregon State,

I’m reaching out to respectfully ask for your support of Senate Bills 645 and 593, which seek to return decision-making authority on homelessness policies to local governments in Oregon. These measures represent a crucial move toward restoring local control and bringing our state’s approach in line with national practices.

The U.S. Supreme Court has made it clear that cities and counties should have the ability to manage homelessness within their own communities. Unfortunately, Oregon’s current law, HB 3115, imposes vague and subjective standards, such as requiring policies to be “objectively reasonable.” This ambiguity has created significant challenges for cities trying to implement fair, effective solutions. As it stands, the law often hinders municipalities and appears to give greater legal protections to homeless individuals than to the taxpaying residents who rely on safe and accessible public spaces.

By passing SB 645 or SB 593, Oregon would empower local governments to develop strategies that are better suited to their unique circumstances. These bills would allow cities and counties to adopt policies that balance compassion for the unhoused with the need to protect public order and community well-being.

I urge you to support these bills and help restore a more equitable, practical framework for addressing homelessness in Oregon. Our communities need thoughtful solutions that reflect both empathy and accountability.

Thank you for your time and for your continued service to the people of Oregon.

Sincerely,

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Democratic Senators:
Sen.anthonybroadman@oregonlegislature.gov
Sen.WlnsveyCampos@oregonlegislature.gov
Sen.LewFrederick@oregonlegislature.gov
Sen.SaraGelser@oregonlegislature.gov
Sen.JeffGolden@oregonlegislature.gov
Sen.ChrisGorsek@oregonlegislature.gov
Sen.KayseJama@oregonlegislature.gov
Sen.KateLieber@oregonlegislature.gov
Sen.JamesManning@oregonlegislature.gov
Sen.MarkMeek@oregonlegislature.gov
Sen.DebPatterson@oregonlegislature.gov
Sen.KhanhPham@oregonlegislature.gov
Sen.FloydProzanski@oregonlegislature.gov
Sen.LisaReynolds@oregonlegislature.gov
Sen.JaneenSollman@oregonlegislature.gov
Sen.KathleenTaylor@oregonlegislature.gov
Sen.RobWagner@oregonlegislature.gov
Sen.AaronWoods@oregonlegislature.gov

Republican Senators:
Sen.DickAnderson@oregonlegislature.gov
Sen.DanielBonham@oregonlegislature.gov
Sen.FredGirod@oregonlegislature.gov
Sen.CedricHayden@oregonlegislature.gov
Sen.DianeLinthicum@oregonlegislature.gov
Sen.mikemclane@oregonlegislature.gov
Sen.ToddNash@oregonlegislature.gov
Sen.NoahRobinson@oregonlegislature.gov
Sen.DavidBrockSmith@oregonlegislature.gov
Sen.BruceStarr@oregonlegislature.gov
Sen.KimThatcher@oregonlegislature.gov
Sen.SuzanneWeber@oregonlegislature.gov

Democratic Representatives:
Rep.TomAndersen@oregonlegislature.gov
Rep.BenBowman@oregonlegislature.gov
Rep.FarrahChaichi@oregonlegislature.gov
Rep.WillyChotzen@oregonlegislature.gov
Rep.AprilDobson@oregonlegislature.gov
Rep.PaulEvans@oregonlegislature.gov
Rep.JulieFahey@oregonlegislature.gov
Rep.LisaFragala@oregonlegislature.gov
Rep.MarkGamba@oregonlegislature.gov
Rep.DavidGomberg@oregonlegislature.gov
Rep.DaciaGrayber@oregonlegislature.gov
Rep.AnnessaHartman@oregonlegislature.gov
Rep.KenHelm@oregonlegislature.gov
Rep.ZachHudson@oregonlegislature.gov
Rep.ShannonIsadore@oregonlegislature.gov
Rep.JasonKropf@oregonlegislature.gov
Rep.EmersonLevy@oregonlegislature.gov
Rep.JohnLively@oregonlegislature.gov
Rep.PamMarsh@oregonlegislature.gov
Rep.SarahFingerMcDonald@oregonlegislature.gov
Rep.SusanMclain@oregonlegislature.gov
Rep.LeslyMunoz@oregonlegislature.gov
Rep.NancyNathanson@oregonlegislature.gov
Rep.TravisNelson@oregonlegislature.gov
Rep.courtneyneron@oregonlegislature.gov
Rep.DanielNguyen@oregonlegislature.gov
Rep.HoaNguyen@oregonlegislature.gov
Rep.RobNosse@oregonlegislature.gov
Rep.HaiPham@oregonlegislature.gov
Rep.RickiRuiz@oregonlegislature.gov
Rep.TawnaSanchez@oregonlegislature.gov
Rep.NathanSosa@oregonlegislature.gov
Rep.ThuyTran@oregonlegislature.gov
Rep.AndreaValderrama@oregonlegislature.gov
Rep.JulesWalters@oregonlegislature.gov

Republican Representatives:
Rep.courtboice@oregonlegislature.gov
Rep.shellyboshartdavis@oregonlegislature.gov
Rep.vikkibreeseiverson@oregonlegislature.gov
Rep.JamiCate@oregonlegislature.gov
Rep.EdDiehl@oregonlegislature.gov
Rep.ChristineDrazan@oregonlegislature.gov
Rep.DarceyEdwards@oregonlegislature.gov
Rep.LucettaElmer@oregonlegislature.gov
Rep.DarinHarbick@oregonlegislature.gov
Rep.JeffHelfrich@oregonlegislature.gov
Rep.CyrusJavadi@oregonlegislature.gov
Rep.BobbyLevy@oregonlegislature.gov
Rep.RickLewis@oregonlegislature.gov
Rep.KevinMannix@oregonlegislature.gov
Rep.EmilyMcIntire@oregonlegislature.gov
Rep.VirgleOsborne@oregonlegislature.gov
Rep.MarkOwens@oregonlegislature.gov
Rep.EWernerReschke@oregonlegislature.gov
Rep.AnnaScharf@oregonlegislature.gov
Rep.AlekSkarlatos@oregonlegislature.gov
Rep.GregSmith@oregonlegislature.gov
Rep.kimwallan@oregonlegislature.gov
Rep.BoomerWright@oregonlegislature.gov
Rep.DwayneYunker@oregonlegislature.gov

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Call to Action to the legislators who voted no on HB 2432:

Please email the legislators who voted no on HB 2432 (which would have repealed HB 3115). Addresses are listed below. You can either:
a) Copy the email addresses and letter into your own email app, or
b) Click the button below to open a pre-filled email—just paste in the letter and add your name at the end before sending.

From Rep. Dwayne Yunker: 

Subject: Reconsider HB 2432—Your Vote Fails Oregon Communities

Dear Legislators,

I am outraged by your decision to vote No on House Bill 2432 on Wednesday, May 21. Your vote directly undermines the needs of local communities and sends a clear message: you are more interested in preserving a broken status quo than empowering cities to address the growing crisis of homelessness.

HB 2432 is not radical—it’s reasonable. It restores local control over homelessness regulations, something the U.S. Supreme Court has made clear is within the rights of local governments. And yet, you chose to double down on HB 3115, a law so riddled with vague, unworkable language like “objectively reasonable” that it paralyzes city leaders and leaves residents, business owners, and even the unhoused without clear answers or effective policy.

Let’s be honest: HB 3115 has turned into a legal shield for inaction. It favors disorder over public safety, litigation over leadership, and bureaucratic ambiguity over community well-being. You had the opportunity to fix this—and you failed.

You need to reconsider. There is still time to do the right thing this session. Pass HB 2432. Restore local control. Show Oregonians that you are willing to lead, not just legislate from a distance while our cities bear the consequences of your decisions.

Your constituents are watching. We’re tired of excuses. We want action—and we want it now.

Sincerely,

Emails addresses of legislators who voted no on HB 2432, send the above letter to the below emails addresses:
Rep.BenBowman@oregonlegislature.gov
Rep.FarrahChaichi@oregonlegislature.gov
Rep.WillyChotzen@oregonlegislature.gov
Rep.JulieFahey@oregonlegislature.gov
Rep.LisaFragala@oregonlegislature.gov
Rep.MarkGamba@oregonlegislature.gov
Rep.DaciaGrayber@oregonlegislature.gov
Rep.KenHelm@oregonlegislature.gov
Rep.ShannonIsadore@oregonlegislature.gov
Rep.JasonKropf@oregonlegislature.gov
Rep.JohnLively@oregonlegislature.gov
Rep.PamMarsh@oregonlegislature.gov
Rep.SarahFingerMcDonald@oregonlegislature.gov
Rep.SusanMclain@oregonlegislature.gov
Rep.NancyNathanson@oregonlegislature.gov
Rep.TravisNelson@oregonlegislature.gov
Rep.DanielNguyen@oregonlegislature.gov
Rep.HaiPham@oregonlegislature.gov
Rep.TawnaSanchez@oregonlegislature.gov
Rep.NathanSosa@oregonlegislature.gov
Rep.ThuyTran@oregonlegislature.gov
Rep.AndreaValderrama@oregonlegislature.gov
Rep.JulesWalters@oregonlegislature.gov
Rep.MariWatanabe@oregonlegislature.gov