HB 2015
Requires the Oregon Health Authority to conduct studies and adopt rules relating to residential treatment facilities, residential treatment homes, secure residential treatment facilities and secure residential treatment homes.
| Status | Chapter Number Assigned |
| Sponsors | Rob Nosse (Democrat) (Chief), Ed Diehl (Republican), Darin Harbick (Republican), Hai Pham (Democrat) |
| Fiscal impact | Budget report issued |
| Revenue impact | No revenue impact |
| Emergency clause | Yes |
Bill Text
- A-Engrossed
- B-Engrossed
- Enrolled
- House Amendments to A-Engrossed
- House Amendments to Introduced
- Introduced
This bill directs the Oregon Health Authority to study and establish rules for residential treatment facilities and secure residential treatment homes for individuals with behavioral health needs.
Sponsors#
Chief Sponsors: Rob Nosse
Overview#
Digest: The Act tells OHA to make new rules and study certain residential mental health settings. (Flesch Readability Score: 61.8). Requires the Oregon Health Authority to conduct studies and adopt rules relating to residential treatment facilities, residential treatment homes, secure residential treatment facilities and secure residential treatment homes. Requires the authority to report findings and recommendations to the Legislative Assembly. Sunsets on January 2, 2027. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
Public Testimony
| Name | Organization | Position | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Katy King | OPPA | Support | 2025-03-23 |
| Bradley Leland | The Shangri-La corporation | Support | 2025-03-24 |
| Jamie Vandergon | Trillium Family Services | Support | 2025-03-24 |
| Chris Bouneff | NAMI Oregon | Support | 2025-03-24 |
| Cherryl Ramirez | Association of OR Community Mental Health Programs | Support | 2025-03-25 |
| Jessica Pratt | Association of Oregon Counties | Support | 2025-03-27 |
Legislative History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-13 | H | First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk. |
| 2025-01-17 | H | Referred to Behavioral Health and Health Care with subsequent referral to Ways and Means. |
| 2025-03-25 | H | Public Hearing held. |
| 2025-04-08 | H | Work Session held. |
| 2025-04-15 | H | Recommendation: Do pass with amendments, be printed A-Engrossed, and be referred to Ways and Means by prior reference. |
| 2025-04-15 | H | Referred to Ways and Means by prior reference. |
| 2025-06-06 | H | Assigned to Subcommittee On Public Safety. |
| 2025-06-10 | H | Work Session held. |
| 2025-06-10 | H | Returned to Full Committee. |
| 2025-06-13 | H | Work Session held. |
| 2025-06-16 | H | Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed B-Engrossed. |
| 2025-06-17 | H | Second reading. |
| 2025-06-18 | H | Third reading. Carried by Nosse. Passed. |
| 2025-06-19 | S | First reading. Referred to President's desk. |
| 2025-06-19 | S | Referred to Ways and Means. |
| 2025-06-20 | S | Recommendation: Do pass the B-Eng. bill. |
| 2025-06-20 | S | Second reading. |
| 2025-06-23 | S | Third reading. Carried by Smith DB. Passed. |
| 2025-06-23 | S | Gelser Blouin, granted unanimous consent to change vote to nay. |
| 2025-06-24 | H | Speaker signed. |
| 2025-06-24 | S | President signed. |
| 2025-07-24 | H | Governor signed. |
| 2025-08-13 | H | Chapter 560, (2025 Laws): Effective date July 24, 2025. |