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OR SB1195
Bill
Status
6/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Early Childhood and Behavioral Health Committee
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AI Summary
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Oregon Health Authority must study alternatives to current nurse staffing requirements in secure residential treatment facilities to address workforce shortages while maintaining safety
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OHA must assess all federally-permitted reimbursement methodologies for residential behavioral health facilities, considering staffing costs, professional wages, incentives to hold rooms during temporary absences, and serving residents with similar care needs
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OHA must adopt rules allowing new facilities to accept conditional resident referrals before completing licensure, support early transition planning, and establish a separate licensing process for transition aged youth residential treatment homes (serving ages 17.5-25)
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Interim report due September 15, 2025 and final report due September 15, 2026 to legislative health committees
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Declared an emergency effective upon passage; provisions sunset January 2, 2027
Legislative Description
Relating to residential behavioral health services; declaring an emergency.
Last Action
In committee upon adjournment.
6/27/2025