Changes to charter, code, and policies

Amend Regulation of Payday Lending Code to update program fees (amend Code Section 7.26.030)

Amend Pay and Park and Non-Pay Private Parking Facilities Code to strengthen compliance and public notice requirements and update program fees (amend Code Chapter 7.25)

Amend Social Games Code to strengthen compliance requirements and update program fees (amend Code Sections 14A.70.060 and 14A.70.070)

Add Code to prohibit the sale or provision of certain force-fed poultry products (add Code Chapter 17.110)

Repeal Amusement Devices, Games and Machines Code (repeal Code Chapter 14B.110)

Changes aim to remove outdated guidance and update content and formatting, incorporate content from Directive 0630.20, Harbor Responsibilities, and comply with Enrolled House Bill 4138 (2026) - the Law Enforcement Visibility and Accountability Act. 

Changes aim to remove outdated guidance and update content and formatting, incorporate content from Directive 0630.20, Harbor Responsibilities, and comply with Enrolled House Bill 4138 (2026) - the Law Enforcement Visibility and Accountability Act. 

Changes aim to combine content from Directive 0830.00 (Arrest Without Warrant) and Directive 0840.00 (Arrest With Warrant), update guidance on mandatory arrests, and update content and formatting for consistency with other recently updated Bureau directives. 

Changes aim to combine content from Directive 0830.00 (Arrest Without Warrant) and Directive 0840.00 (Arrest With Warrant), update guidance on mandatory arrests, and update content and formatting for consistency with other recently updated Bureau directives. 

Changes aim to provide updates in formatting, the Court system's ezJustice software, Oregon law regarding unmanned aircraft systems, and new guidance on risk assessment. 

Amend Advertising on Bus Benches Code to allow advertising on City streetcar benches and shelters (amend Code Chapter 17.45)

Amend City Code and improve land use regulations through the Regulatory Improvement Code Amendment Package 11 (amend Code Titles 32 and 33)​

Amend City Code and improve land use regulations through the Regulatory Improvement Code Amendment Package 11 (amend Code Titles 32 and 33)​

Changes aim to clarify procedures and expectations regarding obtaining new field equipment and conducting pilot programs, provide new guidance for the approval process, and identify the potential for privacy implications.

Add Psychedelic Health and Safety Code (add Code Chapter 14B.140)

Changes aim to update wording and formatting, incorporate the electronic Court Appearance Tracker (eCAT) system, remove outdated references, and provide clearer and more accurate guidance. 

The Bureau is adopting interim DIR 0645.00, which pertains to the use of facial coverings and working with federal and out-of-state law enforcement agencies, to comply with statutory timelines set forth in House Bill 4138. All Bureau members must comply with the interim directive.

On May 27, 2026, Portland City Council passed ordinance 192184, adding Chapter 23.30, regarding the identification of law enforcement officers, to Portland City Code. Notwithstanding this passage, the code requirements will only apply to Portland Police Association and Portland Police Command Officer Association members upon compliance with any legal obligations the City may have under the Public Employees Collective Bargaining Act (PECBA). At this time, the ordinance and code requirements only apply to members at the rank of captain and above.

The Bureau will adopt a permanent directive upon the City's fulfilment of its legal obligations under the PECBA.

Amend Fire Regulations Code to adopt current Oregon Fire Code with City amendments (amend Code Title 31)

Amend Fire Regulations Code to adopt current Oregon Fire Code with City amendments (amend Code Title 31)

This proposed new directive aims to establish the Bureau's procedure for processing formal recommendations.