Laws and rules

Current rulemaking

Get more information about rules that are currently in the rulemaking process.

Recently adopted rules

Get more information about rules that have recently been adopted.

Established laws and rules

Access all of the construction and building trade laws and rules.

Anticipated and current rulemaking timeline

The following is a list of rulemakings the division anticipates working on this year. The list is arranged by the anticipated effective date and includes a link to access more information about that rulemaking.

Jan. 1, 2026

April 1, 2026

July 1, 2026

Oct. 1, 2026

Jan. 1, 2027

Contact

For questions, assistance, or obtaining rulemaking information, email:

RulesCoordinator.bcd@dcbs.oregon.gov

Rulemaking resources

Oregon Administrative Rules are published in the OAR Database (OARD), the authoritative record for text and documentation of established rules. Visit the OARD.

The Oregon Transparency Website is a good place to learn about the rulemaking process for all state agencies. Visit the Oregon Transparency website.

Construction and building trade laws and rules

All of the construction and building trades laws and rules, formally known as Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS) and Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR), are linked below. You can search the list by OAR or ORS number, or by subject matter.