SB1066 • 2025

Extends an exception for certain residential training homes and adult foster homes from state building code requirements to have installed an automatic sprinkler system.

Enacted

This bill passed the Legislature and reached final enactment based on the latest official action.

Sponsor: Human Services
Last action: 2025-06-23
Official status: Chapter Number Assigned
Effective date: Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Extends an exception for certain residential training homes and adult foster homes from state building code requirements to have installed an automatic sprinkler system.

Digest: The Act extends a law that says that some residential training homes and adult foster homes do not have to install sprinklers.

What This Bill Does

Digest: The Act extends a law that says that some residential training homes and adult foster homes do not have to install sprinklers.
(Flesch Readability Score: 65.2). [Digest: The Act says that some residential training homes and adult foster homes do not have to install sprinklers.
(Flesch Readability Score: 66.3).] [Makes permanent] Extends an exception for certain residential training homes and adult foster homes from state building code requirements to have installed an automatic sprinkler system.
Declares an emergency, effective on passage.

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Bill History

2025-06-23 Senate
Chapter 331, 2025 Laws.
2025-06-23 Senate
Effective date, June 16, 2025.
2025-06-16 Senate
Governor signed.
2025-06-09 Senate
President signed.
2025-06-09 House
Speaker signed.
2025-06-05 Senate
Senate concurred in House amendments and repassed bill. Ayes, 29; Excused, 1--Patterson.
2025-06-03 House
Third reading. Carried by Walters. Passed. Ayes, 50; Excused, 4--Hartman, Helfrich, Nguyen H, Wallan; Excused for Business of the House, 5--Gomberg, Harbick, Javadi, Sanchez, Speaker Fahey.
2025-06-02 House
Rules suspended. Carried over to June 3, 2025 Calendar.
2025-05-29 House
Rules suspended. Carried over to June 2, 2025 Calendar.
2025-05-28 House
Rules suspended. Carried over to May 29, 2025 Calendar.
2025-05-27 House
Second reading.
2025-05-22 House
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed A-Engrossed.
2025-05-20 House
Work Session held.
2025-05-01 House
Public Hearing held.
2025-04-07 House
Referred to Early Childhood and Human Services.
2025-04-01 Senate
Third reading. Carried by Gelser Blouin. Passed. Ayes, 26; Excused, 4--Frederick, Starr, Thatcher, Woods.
2025-04-01 House
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
2025-03-31 Senate
Carried over to 04-01 by unanimous consent.
2025-03-27 Senate
Recommendation: Do pass.
2025-03-27 Senate
Second reading.
2025-03-20 Senate
Work Session held.
2025-03-11 Senate
Public Hearing held.
2025-02-21 Senate
Referred to Human Services.
2025-02-20 Senate
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.

Official Summary Text

<b>Digest: The Act extends a law that says that some residential training homes and adult foster homes do not have to install sprinklers. (Flesch Readability Score: 65.2).</b>
[<i>Digest: The Act says that some residential training homes and adult foster homes do not have to install sprinklers. (Flesch Readability Score: 66.3).</i>]
[<i>Makes permanent</i>] <b>Extends</b> an exception for certain residential training homes and adult foster homes from state building code requirements to have installed an automatic sprinkler system.
Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
Relating to: Relating to safety requirements for residential facilities; and declaring an emergency.
Current location: Chapter Number Assigned

Current Bill Text

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83rd OREGON LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY--2025 Regular Session
Enrolled
Senate Bill 1066
Sponsored by COMMITTEE ON HUMAN SERVICES
CHAPTER .................................................
AN ACT
Relating to safety requirements for residential facilities; amending sections 3 and 9, chapter 91,
Oregon Laws 2022; and declaring an emergency.
Be It Enacted by the People of the State of Oregon:
SECTION 1. Section 3, chapter 91, Oregon Laws 2022, as amended by section 8, chapter 92,
Oregon Laws 2024, is amended to read:
Sec. 3. Notwithstanding any provision of the state building code, as defined in ORS 455.010, a
single-family detached dwelling that is used to operate a residential training home, as defined in
ORS 443.400, or an adult foster home, as defined in ORS 443.705, is not required to have installed
an automatic sprinkler system if:
(1) The dwelling has been operated as a residential training home or an adult foster home pur-
suant to a license issued prior to July 1, [ 2026] 2028;
(2) The operator is licensed to serve five or fewer individuals in the dwelling; and
(3) The operator and the dwelling meet all other fire, life and safety requirements established
by the Department of Human Services or the Oregon Health Authority by rule.
SECTION 2.
Section 9, chapter 91, Oregon Laws 2022, as amended by section 9, chapter 92,
Oregon Laws 2024, is amended to read:
Sec. 9. Section 3, chapter 91, Oregon Laws 2022, is repealed on January 2, [ 2027] 2029.
SECTION 3. This 2025 Act being necessary for the immediate preservation of the public
peace, health and safety, an emergency is declared to exist, and this 2025 Act takes effect
on its passage.
Enrolled Senate Bill 1066 (SB 1066-A) Page 1
Passed by Senate April 1, 2025
Repassed by Senate June 5, 2025
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Obadiah Rutledge, Secretary of Senate
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Rob Wagner, President of Senate
Passed by House June 3, 2025
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Julie Fahey, Speaker of House
Received by Governor:
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Approved:
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Tina Kotek, Governor
Filed in Office of Secretary of State:
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Tobias Read, Secretary of State
Enrolled Senate Bill 1066 (SB 1066-A) Page 2