OR HB4059

Redefines "threatened harm" to a child from "substantial risk of harm" to "imminent risk of severe harm" to the child's health or welfare, effective January 1, 2027

Limits Department of Human Services (DHS) investigative jurisdiction to cases where the alleged perpetrator is a parent, guardian, custodian, adult with access to the child, child care facility, or education provider

Requires DHS and law enforcement to notify the Department of Early Learning and Care or Department of Education when alleged abuse occurs in child care facilities or schools

Establishes a "preponderance of the evidence" standard for substantiating child abuse reports, with three possible findings: founded, unfounded, or cannot be determined

Declares an emergency effective upon passage, with most definition and substantiation changes becoming operative January 1, 2027