Is Oregon HB 3874 in force?

Yes. Signed into law May 27, 2025. In force from Jan 1, 2026.

Which products does Oregon HB 3874 affect?

Oregon HB 3874 affects Commercial and utility energy storage systems.

When does Oregon HB 3874 take effect?

The effective date on file is January 1, 2026.

HB 3874

PartialRead in the state’s own source. It stays partial until the passage is on file word for word.

What does Oregon HB 3874 do? Raises the wind facility threshold for state site certificates to 100 megawatts. The siting law it amends defines battery energy storage systems and leaves them to local permits unless the developer or local government elects state review.

Facts

Kind: Bill
Status: Signed into law
Stage: In force
Signed or decided: May 27, 2025
Effective: January 1, 2026
Topics: Permitting
Products: Commercial and utility energy storage systems
Source: Oregon State Legislature (opens in a new tab)
Citation: Oregon Laws 2025

The state’s codes

The codes that reach each product this law names, with the edition Oregon is on. Each links to the record.

Commercial and utility energy storage systems
NEC: 2026 NEC IFC: 2024 IFC IBC: 2024 IBC NFPA 855: 2023 NFPA 855

For information only. Your local building or fire official decides which code applies. We check state records often but can miss a recent change, so confirm with your official before you design, permit, or install. Terms of use