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OR HB4068

Bill

Status

Passed

3/5/2026

Primary Sponsor

Unknown

Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Legislative Measures

AI Summary

  • Lowers the minimum age for "transition aged youth residential treatment home" eligibility from 17.5 to 17 years old, covering young adults ages 17-25 with complex behavioral health challenges

  • Amends section 2, chapter 560, Oregon Laws 2025, which established Oregon Health Authority rulemaking for residential treatment facilities and transition planning

  • Oregon Health Authority must adopt rules to support early transition planning for residents and establish separate licensing for transition aged youth residential treatment homes

  • Interim report due to legislative health committees by September 15, 2025; final report due by September 15, 2026

  • Declares an emergency, making the act effective immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

Relating to residential treatment homes for transition aged youth; and declaring an emergency.

Last Action

Governor signed.

3/5/2026

Committee Referrals

Early Childhood and Behavioral Health2/11/2026
Behavioral Health2/2/2026

Full Bill Text

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