US EditionOregon House passes measure prohibiting landlords from asking about immigration status
- On May 19, 2025, the Oregon House approved Senate Bill 599, which prohibits landlords from inquiring about tenants' immigration background or treating them unfairly due to the identification documents they present.
- The bill follows heightened federal immigration enforcement and aligns with Oregon's history of protecting immigrants and sanctuary policies since 1987.
- Senate Bill 599, which previously passed the Oregon Senate with a 21-8 vote, prohibits landlords from revealing or threatening to reveal tenants' immigration status.
- Rep. Ricki Ruiz, the bill’s chief sponsor, emphasized that no Oregonian should worry that their place of birth might jeopardize their housing, underscoring the principle that housing is a fundamental human right.
- The bill is currently awaiting Governor Tina Kotek’s approval; once signed, it will take effect after 30 days and will strengthen Oregon’s immigrant protections, aligning with similar measures enacted in other states such as California, Washington State, and New York.
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Ban on housing discrimination based on immigration status passes Oregon legislature
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – After passing the Oregon House on Monday, a bipartisan bill that would ban housing discrimination based on a tenant's immigration status is heading to Governor Tina Kotek's desk to potentially be signed into state law. Senate Bill 599 has several provisions. This includes banning landlords from inquiring about or disclosing the immigration status of housing applicants, tenants or household members. Additionally, the bill …
Oregon House passes measure prohibiting landlords from asking about immigration status
The Oregon House on Monday passed legislation that would prevent landlords from asking about tenants’ immigration status. The state lawmakers voted 36-15 in favor of the bill, which comes roughly two months after the state Senate did the same. “For too long, our immigrant communities have lived under a cloud of uncertainty and fear,” state…
Oregon House passes bill to prohibit housing discrimination based on immigration status
In a 36-15 vote, the Oregon House on Monday passed a bill to prohibit landlords from asking tenants about their immigration status. Senate Bill 599 — similar to laws in Washington, California and New York — would prevent landlords from…
Oregon House Passes Bill Banning Housing Discrimination Based on Immigration Status - News Facts Network
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