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OR SB610
Bill
Status
6/20/2025
Primary Sponsor
Wlnsvey Campos
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AI Summary
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Transfers administrative authority over the Behavioral Health Resource Networks grant program from the Oversight and Accountability Council to the Oregon Health Authority, with the council shifting to an advisory role on funding priorities, distribution, and educational campaigns
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Expands the Oversight and Accountability Council membership to include representatives from community mental health programs, Association of Oregon Counties, Department of Human Services, Oregon Criminal Justice Commission, and a tribal representative nominated by the Commission on Indian Services
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Eliminates the 24/7 telephone hotline requirement for substance use services and repeals ORS 430.391, instead requiring networks to provide screenings within 48 hours of initial client contact
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Establishes a formal appeals process for denied grant applications under ORS 430.389, modeled after the public contract protest process under ORS 279B.400 to 279B.425
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Updates the Oregon Behavioral Health Deflection Program to use the OHA grant distribution formula rather than the previous county formula share, while maintaining a minimum grant floor of $150,000 per applicant
Legislative Description
Relating to funding for substance use services.
Last Action
Effective date, January 1, 2026.
6/20/2025