Oregon Laws Taking Effect in September 2025
Oregon Laws Taking Effect in September 2025
Based on the 2025 Oregon legislative session (which adjourned on June 27, 2025), most bills signed into law take effect 91 days later, on September 26, 2025, unless otherwise specified. This accounts for 51 new laws that will take effect on that date. A smaller set of targeted bills takes effect on September 28, 2025. Below is a summary of notable laws, organized by effective date, including their corresponding bill numbers and key provisions. This is not an exhaustive list of all 51 bills (full details are available via the Oregon Legislative Information System); however, it highlights significant ones across various categories, including public safety, employment, environment, and housing.
Effective September 26, 2025
Bill Number
Summary
SB 243
Bans bump stocks and other rapid-fire device attachments for firearms to enhance public safety.
HB 2677
Simplifies expungement of juvenile criminal records by requiring county juvenile departments to automatically initiate the process when individuals turn 18 or complete probation.
HB 3825
Clears prior court fines and remedies for convictions involving possession of less than one ounce of marijuana; deems expired monetary obligations as fully satisfied.
HB 2005
Directs the Oregon Health Authority to conduct a study on behavioral health services and outcomes.
HB 3054
Caps rent increases at 6% annually for spaces in mobile home parks and floating home marinas with more than 30 spaces, starting in 2026.
HB 3589
Establishes the Senior Housing Development Initiative, allocating $23.5 million for affordable studio and one-bedroom units for seniors and people with disabilities.
HB 3746
Reduces the statute of limitations for condo owners to sue for construction defects from 10 years to 7 years.
HB 5015
Provides $79.2 million in funding to the Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI) to address case backlogs and resume investigations.
SB 162
Updates cannabis marketing rules to align closer with alcohol regulations, allowing more branding flexibility while restricting certain promotions.
SB 558
Permits exempt well users (e.g., hemp growers) to access up to 3,000 gallons of groundwater daily for irrigating lawns or gardens up to half an acre.
Effective September 28, 2025
These primarily involve technical updates to employment, unemployment, and paid leave systems, with one focused on business licensing.
Bill Number
Summary
HB 2800
Introduces licensing requirements for professional employer organizations (PEOs) operating in Oregon to regulate co-employment services.
Unspecified (Unemployment/Paid Leave Bills)
Makes adjustments to Oregon's unemployment insurance and Paid Leave Oregon programs, including provisions for airline crews, posthumous claims, and streamlined leave comparisons for employers.
For a complete list of all 51 laws passed on September 26, refer to official sources, such as the Oregon Legislature's bill tracker.No major laws were identified taking effect on other September dates in 2025.
