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Oregon Senate Passes Bill to Penalize Landlords for Divulging Tenant Citizenship Status
The legislation aims to strengthen existing protections for immigrants without permanent legal status in the state.
Published on Mar. 5, 2026
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The Oregon Senate has passed a bill that would allow tenants whose landlords disclose their confidential information, such as immigration status or medical records, to collect up to twice their monthly rent as compensation. The bill, which now heads to the governor's desk, builds on a 2025 state law that prohibits landlords from discriminating against tenants based on their immigration status or releasing such information with the intent to harass, retaliate or intimidate.
Why it matters
The legislation is intended to further protect vulnerable immigrant communities in Oregon, where affordable housing and civil rights advocates have pushed for stronger safeguards. It marks a rare instance of bipartisan cooperation on the issue of immigration protections in the state.
The details
Under House Bill 4123, if a landlord "knowingly violates" the bill's protections, tenants whose confidential information has been disclosed could recover compensation equal to twice the amount of their monthly rent. The protected information includes Social Security numbers and medical or disability records, in addition to immigration status. Landlords would still be able to share certain operational data, such as contact information for maintenance or utility services.
- The Oregon Senate passed the bill on Monday, March 4, 2026, by a 24-3 vote.
- The bill now heads to Gov. Tina Kotek's desk for final consideration.
The players
House Bill 4123
The legislation passed by the Oregon Senate that would allow tenants to collect compensation if their landlords disclose their confidential information.
Oregon Legislature
Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle who moved to strengthen existing protections for immigrants without permanent legal status in the state.
Gov. Tina Kotek
The governor of Oregon who will consider the bill for final approval.
Multifamily NW
A lobby group representing landlords of nearly 300,000 rental homes in Oregon, which praised the bill's exemption allowing landlords to share certain operational data.
Sen. Dick Anderson
A Republican from Lincoln City who serves as vice chair of the Senate Committee On Housing and Development, and emphasized that the bill took a 'simple, common sense' approach to safeguarding Oregonians' privacy.
What they’re saying
“This is a balanced approach that protects tenant privacy without burdening housing providers.”
— Sen. Dick Anderson, Vice chair of the Senate Committee On Housing and Development (Oregon Capital Chronicle)
“The change 'meaningfully reduces risk for housing providers and helps distinguish between sensitive personal information and routine operational data.'”
— Multifamily NW (Oregon Capital Chronicle)
What’s next
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