Permanent and temporary rule changes that have been approved and filed with the Secretary of State within approximately the last six months.
The following list outlines the agency’s rulemaking projects for January through July 2026. The dates are subject to change. Additional rulemaking may be added as needed. Last Update: 02/26/2026
Review of OAR Chapter 259 Division 8 Relating to the Moral Fitness and Denial and Revocation Standards for Public Safety Officers
Amending: OAR 259-008-0005, and 259-008-0290 through 259-008-0400
Current Status: October 2025 through January 2026 -Workgroup review, rule draft development
Next Steps: February 2026 - Telecommunications Policy Committee, Corrections Policy Committee, and Police Policy Committee; March 2026 – Public Comment
Adoption of NFPA 1010 (2024) for DPSST Airport Firefighter Certification
Amending: OAR 259-009-0005, 259-009-0062, and 259-009-0065
Current Status: October 2025 through January 2026 - Taskforce review, rule draft development
Next Steps: February 2026 - Fire Policy Committee; March 2026 - Public Comment
Review of OAR Chapter 259 Division 60, Private Security Providers, related to HB 2183 establishing a procedure for recognition of prior law enforcement experience toward completion of required training for certification as a private security professional
Amending: OAR Chapter 259 Division 60
Current Status: October 2025 through January 2026 - Workgroup review, rule draft development
Next Steps: February 2026 - Private Security and Investigators Policy Committee; March 2026 - Public Comment
Repeal OAR 259-008-0001, related to DPSST COVID-19 emergency provisions that have expired
Repealing: OAR 259-008-0001
Current Status: Rulemaking action approved by the Board on January 22, 2026
Next Steps: Public Comment through February 28, 2026
Tentative effective date for repeal: on or after March 15, 2026
Review of Private Security Entity Rules
Summary: These rules were adopted for implementation of HB 2527 (2021) which established new licensure requirements for private security entities. The licensure requirements went into effect on January 1, 2024. This review will provide an opportunity for DPSST and private security entity licensees to identify clarifying changes, updates to the licensing program and processes, and any additional recommendations now the licensing requirement has been operational for two years.
Amending: OAR Chapter 259 Division 59
Current Status: April through June 2026 - Workgroup review (rules advisory committee)
Next Steps: August 2026 Private Security and Investigator Policy Committee
Review of Law Enforcement Officer Certification Maintenance Training Standards
Summary: Certified law enforcement officers (police officers, corrections officers, parole and probation officers, and regulatory specialists) are required to maintain their certification through ongoing training. The current standards require a minimum of 84 training hours that must be completed over a three year period known as the maintenance cycle. The 84 training hours must include training on Firearms or Use of Force, Ethics, Mental Health/Crisis Intervention, Airway and Circulatory Anatomy and Physiology (ACAP), and Equity, as well as certification in First Aid and adult and child cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). This review will provide an opportunity for DPSST and constituents to identify clarifying changes, updates to standards, and any additional recommendations.
Amending: OAR 259-008-0065
Current Status: 2026 - Workgroup review (rules advisory committee)
Next Steps: TBD - Corrections Policy Committee and Police Policy Committee
Review of the standards for the NWCG Wildland Fire Operations Certifications for Fire Service Professionals
Summary: This review of the NWCG Wildland Fire Operations Standards will provide an opportunity for DPSST and constituents to identify clarifying changes, updates to standards, and any additional recommendations.
Amending: OAR 259-009-0005, 259-009-0062, and 259-009-0065
Current Status: April 2026 – Task Force review (rules advisory committee)
Next Steps: August 2026 - Fire Policy Committee (FPC)
Published Rules