OR SB1016

Department of Human Services must procure, distribute, and maintain an inventory of appropriate carriers for child welfare caseworkers to transport foster children's personal belongings during placement transitions

Trash bags are prohibited from being used to transport a foster child's personal effects

Annual reporting to legislative interim committees on human services is required by September 15 each year, covering the department's supply of carriers and inventory management practices

Reports must include the number of instances where trash bags were used to transport belongings and the reasons for such use, if any occurred during the reporting period

Amends existing Oregon Laws 2023 to restructure reporting requirements while maintaining accountability measures for dignified transport of foster children's possessions