OR SB739

Requires on-site complaint investigations within 24 hours for complaints alleging licensing violations resulting in death at residential care facilities, and mandates investigators interview all available witnesses privately, including Long Term Care Ombudsman staff

Establishes mandatory inspection timelines of 90-120 days after initial licensing or ownership changes for residential care facilities, adult foster homes, and residential treatment facilities, with inspections also required upon license renewal

Requires new residential care facility operators without Oregon experience to contract with a qualified consultant or management company for at least six months, with the Department of Human Services authorized to extend this period if compliance issues persist

Mandates facilities notify residents and their designated contacts within 72 hours of substantiated violations that are pervasive, systemic, caused death or serious injury, or resulted in admission restrictions

Increases General Fund appropriations by $301,014 to Oregon Health Authority for behavioral health and $2,606,369 to Department of Human Services for aging and people with disabilities programs for the biennium beginning July 1, 2025