OR SB988

Parents or guardians may admit children under 18 to licensed inpatient treatment facilities for mental, emotional, behavioral health, or substance use disorder treatment without the child's consent, following a diagnostic assessment by a neutral fact finder

Admission requires determination that the child poses reasonable risk of harm to self or others, treatment is in the child's best interests, and no less restrictive alternative exists; facilities must conduct periodic reviews at least every 30 days

Children age 14 or older may request administrative review of their admission decision and must receive oral and written notice of discharge procedures in easily understandable language

Discharge must occur within 72 hours of a parent's written request, a determination the child no longer meets admission criteria, or the child turning 18

Department of Human Services must publish online directories of inpatient/outpatient facilities, transportation services, and in-home treatment providers licensed to treat minor children