HB 3501 Not Advancing, Public Hearing Cancelled

HB 3501 - Right to Rest bill will not advance

The 2023 Right to Rest bill will go no further in the Oregon legislature. After a major outpouring of opposition, House leadership announced that the bill would not be heard and many went out of their way to oppose it. Due to an overwhelming response from those opposed to the bill, such as from many RPC members, the House Majority Leader then had to cancel the public hearing as well. While the public hearing was intended for "discussion" about the concept, the overwhelming opposition caused it to be cancelled. Read RPC's email update.

"Oregon legislators cancel hearing on 'right to rest' homelessness bill after uproar," The Oregonian, May 2nd, 2023

"HB 3501 is not moving forward this session — it's been "dead" since the 1st legislative deadline in March. Nevertheless, it's generated a lot of attention recently. I personally do not support the policy in the bill & I agree with the decision to cancel the hearing" - Rep. Julie Fahey