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Oregon Senate Human Services, Mental Health and Recovery Committee

Bills Pending Oregon Senate Human Services, Mental Health and Recovery Committee

Directs Department of Human Services to develop written materials describing how adult who was involved in child welfare matter as a child can obtain access to child welfare records. Directs Department of Human Services to develop written materials describing how adult who was involved in child welfare matter as a… [...]

OR SB710

Modifies allowed and prohibited uses of restraint of children in care by child-caring agencies, proctor foster homes and developmental disabilities residential facilities. Modifies allowed and prohibited uses of restraint of children in care by child-caring agencies, proctor foster homes and developmental disabilities residential facilities. Prescribes reporting requirements following administration of… [...]

OR SB707

Directs Department of Human Services to provide certain notices to children and wards whom department placed in out-of-state residential facilities between January 1, 2016, and June 30, 2020, and to provide representatives of children and wards with certain documentation and information. Directs Department of Human Services to provide certain notices… [...]

OR SB749

Requires residential care referral agent to be registered with Department of Human Services. Requires residential care referral agent to be registered with Department of Human Services. Imposes certain requirements on residential care referral agents. Makes residential care referral agent mandatory reporter of child abuse. Makes violation of certain provisions unfair… [...]

OR SB757

Limits availability of conditional enrollment in Central Background Registry to individuals who have successfully completed criminal background check in Oregon and, if applicable, in state of residence. Limits availability of conditional enrollment in Central Background Registry to individuals who have successfully completed criminal background check in Oregon and, if applicable,… [...]

OR SB49

Modifies employment-related child care subsidy program to require certain individuals associated with care provider to be enrolled in Central Background Registry. Modifies employment-related child care subsidy program to require certain individuals associated with care provider to be enrolled in Central Background Registry. Corrects certain statutory cross-references related to Central Background… [...]

OR SB50

Requires operators, employees and volunteers of preschool recorded programs and school-age recorded programs to be enrolled in Central Background Registry. Requires operators, employees and volunteers of preschool recorded programs and school-age recorded programs to be enrolled in Central Background Registry. Directs Early Learning Council to adopt rules to establish minimum… [...]

OR SB410

Requires state agencies to develop and implement policies to ensure humane treatment of homeless individuals. Requires state agencies to develop and implement policies to ensure humane treatment of homeless individuals. Provides standards for storage facilities used for unclaimed personal property given to law enforcement officials when homeless individuals are removed… [...]

OR SB86

Authorizes licensing agency to impose conditions on license to operate residential facility and to consider performance and experience of applicant or licensee in other states or jurisdictions. Authorizes licensing agency to impose conditions on license to operate residential facility and to consider performance and experience of applicant or licensee in… [...]

OR SB97

Prohibits Residential Facilities Ombudsman, designee of ombudsman or staff of ombudsman from being compelled to testify or produce documents related to complaint in any judicial or administrative proceeding. Prohibits Residential Facilities Ombudsman, designee of ombudsman or staff of ombudsman from being compelled to testify or produce documents related to complaint… [...]

OR SB66

Directs medical examiner to report suspected suicides involving decedents 24 years of age or younger to local mental health authority. Directs medical examiner to report suspected suicides involving decedents 24 years of age or younger to local mental health authority. Directs Oregon Health Authority to develop statewide suicide post-intervention protocol.… [...]

OR SB563

Modifies laws relating to youth suicide intervention and prevention to include children 5 to 10 years of age. Modifies laws relating to youth suicide intervention and prevention to include children 5 to 10 years of age. Declares emergency, effective on passage. 2021/03/02 Public Hearing held. [...]

OR SB682

Establishes Adult Suicide Intervention and Prevention Coordinator within Oregon Health Authority. Establishes Adult Suicide Intervention and Prevention Coordinator within Oregon Health Authority. Specifies responsibilities. Requires development of strategic plan to address suicides by adults and develop intervention strategies. Requires strategic plan to be updated every five years. Directs authority and… [...]

OR SB135

Authorizes disclosure of child abuse investigation reports and records to Oregon Youth Authority. Authorizes disclosure of child abuse investigation reports and records to Oregon Youth Authority. Permits Oregon Youth Authority and Department of Corrections to disclose records to certain persons for purposes of second look hearing. 2021/02/25 Work Session held. [...]

OR SB515

Requires employee of certain licensed premises who is permittee to make report if permittee has reasonable belief that sex trafficking is occurring at premises or that minor is employed or contracted as performer at premises in manner violating Oregon Liquor Control Commission rules. Requires employee of certain licensed premises who… [...]

OR SB535

Modifies child abuse reporting requirements to add hotelkeepers and innkeepers as mandatory reporters of child abuse. Modifies child abuse reporting requirements to add hotelkeepers and innkeepers as mandatory reporters of child abuse. Modifies requirement for processor of photographic images or computer technician to report visual recording of child involved in… [...]

OR SB562

Declares that person may not be disqualified from service as child welfare service provider based on certain traits. Declares that person may not be disqualified from service as child welfare service provider based on certain traits. Declares that child, ward or youth may not be prohibited from, disciplined for or… [...]

OR SB517

Directs Department of Human Services to provide person having legal custody of child with explanation for child's removal and description of expected remedial steps person must take for child's return. Directs Department of Human Services to provide person having legal custody of child with explanation for child's removal and description… [...]

OR SB663

Prohibits Department of Human Services from disclosing records and reports related to child abuse investigations to certain entities unless court finds report of abuse is founded. Prohibits Department of Human Services from disclosing records and reports related to child abuse investigations to certain entities unless court finds report of abuse… [...]

OR SB279

Directs Department of Human Services, to extent practicable, to avoid scheduling meetings and appointments involving child in foster care during school day. Directs Department of Human Services, to extent practicable, to avoid scheduling meetings and appointments involving child in foster care during school day. Declares emergency, effective on passage. 2021/02/23… [...]

OR SB84

Directs Department of Human Services to prepare report regarding Strengthening, Preserving and Reunifying Families programs and make recommendations for legislation. Directs Department of Human Services to prepare report regarding Strengthening, Preserving and Reunifying Families programs and make recommendations for legislation. Requires department to submit report to interim committee of Legislative… [...]

OR SB85

Modifies family-based group home placements to permit respite time for providers. Modifies family-based group home placements to permit respite time for providers. Modifies certain terminology relating to out-of-state child-caring agencies. Modifies direction to Department of Human Services regarding development of process for review of out-of-state placements. Permits secure transportation of… [...]

OR SB51

Removes designation of Department of Education as education provider of certain programs for purposes of provisions related to reports of suspected abuse or suspected sexual conduct. Removes designation of Department of Education as education provider of certain programs for purposes of provisions related to reports of suspected abuse or suspected… [...]

OR SB386

Requires investigator, prior to interviewing child who witnessed or is victim of act under investigation, to notify child that child may request presence of parent or guardian during interview. Requires investigator, prior to interviewing child who witnessed or is victim of act under investigation, to notify child that child may… [...]

OR SB92

Extends confidentiality requirements for child abuse records to records of abuse of child in care. Extends confidentiality requirements for child abuse records to records of abuse of child in care. 2021/02/11 Public Hearing held. [...]

OR SB718

Appropriates moneys from General Fund to Department of Human Services to award grants to refugee resettlement agencies to provide specified services to refugees. Appropriates moneys from General Fund to Department of Human Services to award grants to refugee resettlement agencies to provide specified services to refugees. Declares emergency, effective July… [...]

OR SB725

Restricts licensing or certification of providers of developmental disability services. Restricts licensing or certification of providers of developmental disability services. Prohibits providers of developmental disability services from voluntarily relinquishing license in lieu of revocation based on death or serious injury in program or facility operated by provider. Declares emergency, effective… [...]

OR SB724

Establishes Deaf, Deaf-Blind and Hard of Hearing Fund. Establishes Deaf, Deaf-Blind and Hard of Hearing Fund. Continuously appropriates moneys in fund to Department of Human Services for purpose of administering programs of department for individuals who are deaf, deaf-blind or hard of hearing. Directs Public Utility Commission to transfer certain… [...]

OR SB721

Modifies charge to and member appointment process for Consumer Advisory Council that assists and advises Director of Oregon Health Authority on mental health and substance use disorder services. Modifies charge to and member appointment process for Consumer Advisory Council that assists and advises Director of Oregon Health Authority on mental… [...]

OR SB88

Corrects statutory cross-references to community developmental disabilities programs. Corrects statutory cross-references to community developmental disabilities programs. 2021/02/09 Work Session held. [...]

OR SB90

Exempts from public disclosure addresses of individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities residing in adult foster homes, residential training facilities or residential training homes. Exempts from public disclosure addresses of individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities residing in adult foster homes, residential training facilities or residential training homes. Takes effect… [...]

OR SB717

Provides additional $10 per month to recipients of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits to purchase personal hygiene items. Provides additional $10 per month to recipients of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits to purchase personal hygiene items. 2021/02/02 Public Hearing held. [...]

OR SB440

Requires Department of Human Services to contract with nonprofit organization to implement and administer program to assist recipients of supplemental nutrition assistance in purchasing locally grown fruits and vegetables from farmers' markets, farm share sites and retail outlets that participate in program. Requires Department of Human Services to contract with… [...]

OR SB714

Establishes minimum staffing ratio for residential care facilities and facilities with memory care endorsements. Establishes minimum staffing ratio for residential care facilities and facilities with memory care endorsements. 2021/01/27 Referred to Human Services, Mental Health and Recovery. [...]

OR SB703

Requires Department of Human Services and Oregon Health Authority to adopt quality metrics for caregiver registries, home health agencies, in-home care agencies and certain residential care facilities. Requires Department of Human Services and Oregon Health Authority to adopt quality metrics for caregiver registries, home health agencies, in-home care agencies and… [...]

OR SB698

Requires Oregon Health Authority to adopt rules requiring opioid treatment center, as condition for approval to operate in this state, to accept Medicare payments as reimbursement for cost of services provided by center. Requires Oregon Health Authority to adopt rules requiring opioid treatment center, as condition for approval to operate… [...]

OR SB67

Requires Oregon Health Authority, in collaboration with specified stakeholder groups, to identify, assess and prepare report on regulatory and policy barriers to effective and timely behavioral health treatment for individuals with co-occurring disorders. Requires Oregon Health Authority, in collaboration with specified stakeholder groups, to identify, assess and prepare report on… [...]

OR SB556

Specifies that on-site inspections must be in person for child-caring agencies, proctor foster homes, private residential boarding schools, foster homes, youth offender foster homes, health care facilities, home health agencies, residential facilities, adult foster homes, developmental disability child foster homes, hospice programs and qualified residential treatment programs. Specifies that on-site… [...]

OR SB273

Directs Department of Human Services to study and make recommendations on provisions of state law related to children. Directs Department of Human Services to study and make recommendations on provisions of state law related to children. Requires department to submit report on findings to interim committee of Legislative Assembly by… [...]

OR SB91

Requires Department of Human Services to report to interim committees of Legislative Assembly related to human services any changes needed to statutes governing programs administered by department due to changes to budget. Requires Department of Human Services to report to interim committees of Legislative Assembly related to human services any… [...]

OR SB264

Requires Department of Human Services to study and make recommendations to interim committees of Legislative Assembly, no later than September 15, 2022, for legislative changes needed to improve services statewide for persons with disabilities. Requires Department of Human Services to study and make recommendations to interim committees of Legislative Assembly,… [...]

OR SB268

Directs Department of Human Services to study and make recommendations on provisions of state law related to foster care. Directs Department of Human Services to study and make recommendations on provisions of state law related to foster care. Requires department to submit report on findings to interim committee of Legislative… [...]

OR SB69

Expands range of housing for individuals with substance use disorders that is authorized to receive development funding from Oregon Health Authority. Expands range of housing for individuals with substance use disorders that is authorized to receive development funding from Oregon Health Authority. Updates references to alcoholism, drug dependency and detoxification.… [...]

OR SB686

Establishes right to receive inpatient psychiatric care in person and on-site. Establishes right to receive inpatient psychiatric care in person and on-site. Requires hospital, state hospital and secure intensive community inpatient facility to inform patients or residents of right to in-person and on-site care and to offer patient or resident… [...]

OR SB272

Requires Oregon Health Authority to study and make recommendations to interim committees of Legislative Assembly, no later than September 15, 2022, for legislative changes needed to increase access to behavioral health services for all Oregonians. Requires Oregon Health Authority to study and make recommendations to interim committees of Legislative Assembly,… [...]

OR SB476

Directs Department of Human Services to study and make recommendations on provisions of state law related to domestic violence. Directs Department of Human Services to study and make recommendations on provisions of state law related to domestic violence. Requires department to submit report on findings to Legislative Assembly by January… [...]

OR SB281

Directs Department of Human Services to submit documents necessary to finalize certain pending adoptions on or before June 30, 2022. Directs Department of Human Services to submit documents necessary to finalize certain pending adoptions on or before June 30, 2022. Declares emergency, effective on passage. 2021/01/19 Referred to Human Services,… [...]

OR SB407

Establishes Outdoor Therapy Grant Program within State Parks and Recreation Department for purpose of awarding grants to enhance outdoor environmental, ecological, agricultural or other natural resource-based therapy programs serving residents of this state. Establishes Outdoor Therapy Grant Program within State Parks and Recreation Department for purpose of awarding grants to… [...]

OR SB263

Directs Oregon Youth Authority to study and make recommendations on provisions of state law related to juveniles. Directs Oregon Youth Authority to study and make recommendations on provisions of state law related to juveniles. Requires authority to submit report on findings to interim committee of Legislative Assembly by January 1,… [...]

OR SB4

Directs Oregon Health Authority to study and make recommendations for improving coordination of youth mental health services among state agencies. Directs Oregon Health Authority to study and make recommendations for improving coordination of youth mental health services among state agencies. Requires authority to submit report on findings to interim committees… [...]

OR SB269

Directs Department of Human Services to study and make recommendations on provisions of state law related to abuse. Directs Department of Human Services to study and make recommendations on provisions of state law related to abuse. Requires department to submit report on findings to interim committee of Legislative Assembly by… [...]

OR SB142

Extends sunset for tax credit for child with disability. Extends sunset for tax credit for child with disability. 2021/01/19 Referred to Human Services, Mental Health and Recovery, then Tax Expenditures. [...]

OR SB267

Requires Department of Human Services to report to interim committees of Legislative Assembly related to human services any changes needed to statutes governing programs administered by department due to changes to budget. Requires Department of Human Services to report to interim committees of Legislative Assembly related to human services any… [...]

OR SB266

Requires Department of Human Services to study and make recommendations to interim committees of Legislative Assembly, no later than September 15, 2022, for legislative changes needed to improve care of residents and training of staff in long term care facilities. Requires Department of Human Services to study and make recommendations… [...]

OR SB146

Extends sunset for tax credit for working family dependent care. Extends sunset for tax credit for working family dependent care. 2021/01/19 Referred to Human Services, Mental Health and Recovery, then Tax Expenditures. [...]

OR SB275

Directs Department of Human Services to study and make recommendations on provisions of state law related to children. Directs Department of Human Services to study and make recommendations on provisions of state law related to children. Requires department to submit report on findings to Legislative Assembly by January 1, 2023.… [...]

OR SB265

Requires Department of Human Services to study and make recommendations to interim committees of Legislative Assembly, no later than September 15, 2022, for legislative changes needed to improve care of residents and training of staff in residential programs. Requires Department of Human Services to study and make recommendations to interim… [...]

OR SB680

Provides funding to peer-run organizations in Portland metropolitan area, southern Oregon region and eastern and central Oregon region to operate peer respite centers to provide peer respite services to individuals with mental illness who experience acute distress, anxiety or emotional pain. Provides funding to peer-run organizations in Portland metropolitan area,… [...]

OR SB68

Directs System of Care Advisory Council to study and make recommendations to resolve barriers and challenges to implementation of systems of care. Directs System of Care Advisory Council to study and make recommendations to resolve barriers and challenges to implementation of systems of care. Requires council to submit report to… [...]

OR SB270

Directs Department of Human Services to study and make recommendations on provisions of state law related to abuse investigations. Directs Department of Human Services to study and make recommendations on provisions of state law related to abuse investigations. Requires department to submit report on findings to interim committee of Legislative… [...]

OR SB144

Extends sunset for additional personal exemption credit for taxpayer with severe disability. Extends sunset for additional personal exemption credit for taxpayer with severe disability. 2021/01/19 Referred to Human Services, Mental Health and Recovery, then Tax Expenditures. [...]

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