HB 3970 Oregon House · 2025 Regular Session

Relating to youth homelessness; and declaring an emergency.

Summary

] [ Directs the Department of Human Services and the Housing and Community Services Department to collaborate on recommendations for funding to meet the needs of youth experiencing homelessness. ] Modifies the list of persons who may receive services and assistance funded by the Emergency Housing Account. [ Establishes grant programs for youth experiencing homelessness. ] Declares an emergency, effective on passage.

Issues: ✓ Housing

Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared

Introduction

May 2025

Committee Review

Jun 2025

House Passage

Jun 2025

Senate Passage

Jun 2025

Signed into Law

Jul 2025

Introduced May 7, 2025 Signed Jul 18, 2025

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What changed between versions

A-Engrossed → Enrolled · 5 edits · Jul 18, 2025

MODERATE

The bill was finalized from its A-Engrossed version to Enrolled status, adding new sections that expand how emergency housing funds can be used and specifying additional administrative requirements. The core policy content regarding homelessness assistance eligibility remains largely unchanged, but new provisions were added to clarify fund usage for shelters and transitional housing, establish a dedicated fund allocation for veteran homelessness, and require evidence-based practices in service delivery.

Scope change

The bill's scope expanded to include new administrative requirements and fund allocation rules that were not present in the earlier version.

FISCAL

Added Section 5(b) requiring the department to develop technical assistance and training resources for organizations developing and operating emergency shelters and transitional housing accommodations.

Added Section 6 requiring the department to utilize outcome-oriented contracting processes and evidence-based practices for account program funds, including for rural communities.

Added Section 7 dedicating 25% of moneys deposited in the Emergency Housing Account to assist veterans who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.

TIMELINE

Added official enrolled status with signatures from House and Senate leadership and the Governor, confirming the bill has passed all legislative stages and is ready for implementation.

TECHNICAL

Removed the editorial summary section and changed the bill header from 'A-Engrossed' to 'Enrolled' to reflect final legislative status.

Floor votes · Senate Jun 26, 2025 · House Jun 23, 2025

How they voted

28–0

Passed · 2 other

Total votes 30

Jun 26, 2025

D Democratic18

17 Yea 1

94% Yea

R Republican12

11 Yea 1

91% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions

Key actions

Committee

Jul 18, 2025

Signed into law

Governor signed.

lower

Jun 27, 2025

Upper · Passed

President signed.

upper

Jun 27, 2025

Lower · Passed

Speaker signed.

lower

Jun 26, 2025

Upper · Passed

Rules suspended. Third reading. Carried by Reynolds. Passed.

upper

Jun 26, 2025

Upper · Passed

Recommendation: Do pass the A-Eng. bill.

upper

Jun 24, 2025

Committee

Referred to Rules.

upper

Jun 23, 2025

Introduced

First reading. Referred to President's desk.

upper

Jun 23, 2025

Lower · Passed

Third reading. Carried by Levy E. Passed.

lower

Jun 18, 2025

Lower · Passed

Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed A-Engrossed.

lower

May 14, 2025

Committee

Referred to Rules.

lower

May 7, 2025

Introduced

First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

lower

3 primary · 10 co-sponsors