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OR HB2929

Bill

Status

Passed

8/7/2025

Primary Sponsor

Unknown

Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Legislative Measures

AI Summary

  • Expands the Alcohol and Drug Policy Commission from 17 to 21 Governor-appointed members, with specific representation requirements including a tribal representative, county official, nine healthcare providers with substance use expertise, criminal justice representative, attorney, school administrator, and local public health administrator

  • Updates terminology throughout Oregon statutes from "alcohol and drug abuse prevention and treatment" to "substance use prevention, substance use disorder treatment and recovery support services" to reflect current clinical language

  • Requires participating state agencies to provide 45 days advance notice to the commission before adopting any rules related to substance use prevention, treatment, or recovery services

  • Shifts authority to select commission chairperson and vice chairperson from the commission itself to the Governor

  • Adds youth substance use prevention and treatment strategies targeting individuals up to age 26 and their families as a required component of the statewide comprehensive plan

Legislative Description

Relating to substance use; and declaring an emergency.

Last Action

Chapter 495, (2025 Laws): Effective date July 17, 2025.

8/7/2025

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means6/23/2025
Human Services6/7/2025
Ways and Means5/6/2025
Addiction and Community Safety Response2/20/2025
Behavioral Health and Health Care1/17/2025

Full Bill Text

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