Relating to the use of natural gas as an energy source.

SB 888 prohibits Oregon local governments from banning or restricting residential natural gas use for energy. It directly affects homeowners and cities/counties that might have considered such restrictions. The bill allows local governments to enforce building codes, fire codes, or state/federal requirements as exceptions. This is a policy change that prevents local ordinances from limiting natural gas access in homes, while maintaining safety and compliance standards.