Rulemaking information

Each DCBS division adopts rules related to the industries they regulate. Information about upcoming hearings and rule changes is available through the links below:

Rulemaking planning calendar

November 2025

• Building Codes Division – Representation by authorized officer or employee at contested case hearings
• Building Codes Division – 2023 Oregon Residential Specialty Code (ORSC) amendment - Wildfire Hazard Mitigation – Section R327
• Building Codes Division – Sleeping lofts and means of egress
• Workers’ Compensation Division – Claim closure and reconsideration, claims administration, Retroactive Program
• Workers’ Compensation Division – Oregon medical fee and payment (temporary)

January 2026

• Workers’ Compensation Division – Oregon medical fee and payment, medical services, managed care organizations

To be determined

• Division of Financial Regulation – Interstate Insurance Product Regulation Compact Opt-Out
• Division of Financial Regulation – Auto fairness study
• Oregon OSHA – Lead rulemaking
• Oregon OSHA – Hazard communication