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OR SB611

Bill

Status

Failed

6/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Wlnsvey Campos

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Origin

Senate

2025 Legislative Measures

AI Summary

  • Establishes the Food for All Oregonians Program within the Department of Human Services to provide nutrition assistance to children age 6 and under who would qualify for federal SNAP benefits but for their immigration status

  • Requires benefits to match federal SNAP amounts for equivalent household sizes, using existing SNAP infrastructure and electronic benefit transfer systems to create a seamless application process

  • Mandates program implementation by January 1, 2027, with statewide outreach, education, and engagement to maximize enrollment

  • Creates an advisory group of non-English speaking community members and community-based organizations to oversee both SNAP and the new program and recommend metrics for ensuring applicants are treated with respect and dignity

  • Prohibits agencies administering the program from disclosing applicant or recipient information for immigration enforcement purposes

Legislative Description

Relating to public assistance; declaring an emergency.

Last Action

In committee upon adjournment.

6/27/2025

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means4/18/2025
Human Services1/17/2025

Full Bill Text

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