Oregon Legislative Committee Weighing Eviction Moratorium Extension

A joint committee within the Oregon Legislature is considering a bill that would extend Governor Brown's eviction moratorium. The original order is set to expire June 30th, but House Bill 4213 would extend the moratorium until 90 days after the state of emergency is ended. An amendment to the bill sets September 30, 2020 as a hard date for the end of the moratorium. If that amendment passes, rent that went unpaid during the time the moratorium was in effect would then be due March 31, 2021. Washington has already extended its eviction moratorium to August 1st. Oregon legislators heard public testimony on HB 4213 on Wednesday, and could vote as early as today on the bill. Read more.