Oregon Passes Country's First Statewide Rent Control Policy

Governing: The Oregon House on Tuesday approved new eviction protections and a first-in-the-nation statewide rent control policy.

After the 35-25 vote, Senate Bill 608 now heads to a supportive Gov. Kate Brown after speeding through the Legislature with the backing of Democratic leaders in both houses. It will take effect as soon as she signs the bill.

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