HB 2059
Establishes the Residential Behavioral Health Capacity Program within the Oregon Health Authority to fund behavioral health programs that are determined by the authority to increase residential behavioral health capacity throughout this state.
| Status | Chapter Number Assigned |
| Sponsors | Rob Nosse (Democrat) (Chief), Tom Andersen (Democrat) (Chief), Zach Hudson (Democrat), Ed Diehl (Republican), Hoa Nguyen (Democrat), April Dobson (Democrat), Willy Chotzen (Democrat), Shannon Isadore (Democrat), Jason Kropf (Democrat), Mark Meek (Democrat), Courtney Neron Misslin (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
Establishes the Residential Behavioral Health Capacity Program within the Oregon Health Authority to fund behavioral health programs that increase residential behavioral health capacity.
Sponsors#
Chief Sponsors: Rob Nosse
Overview#
Digest: The Act creates a program to fund certain mental health and SUD treatment programs. (Flesch Readability Score: 77.8). Establishes the Residential Behavioral Health Capacity Program within the Oregon Health Authority to fund behavioral health programs that are determined by the authority to increase residential behavioral health capacity throughout this state. Sunsets on January 2, 2027. Declares an emergency, effective July 1, 2025.
Public Testimony
| Name | Organization | Position | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Janet Yousey | Salem | Support | 2025-03-20 |
| Chris Bouneff | NAMI Oregon | Support | 2025-03-24 |
| tanya pritt | albany | Support | 2025-03-24 |
| Stephanie Aller | League of Women Voters of Oregon | Support | 2025-03-24 |
| Rob Nosse | Portland | Support | 2025-03-25 |
| Cherryl Ramirez | Association of OR Community Mental Health Programs | Support | 2025-03-25 |
| Channa Newell | Oregon Judicial Department | Neutral | 2025-03-25 |
| Marissa Cade | Portland | Support | 2025-03-25 |
| Todd Jeter | InterCommunity Health Network-CCO | Support | 2025-03-25 |
| Lizzy Atwood Wills | Multnomah County | Support | 2025-03-25 |
| Beth Cooke | New Narrative | Support | 2025-03-26 |
| Dr. Andrew Mendenhall | Portland | Support | 2025-03-26 |
| Margaret Scott | Morrison Child and Family Services | Support | 2025-03-27 |
| Trent Wilson | Clackamas County | Support | 2025-03-27 |
| Montana Lewellen | TCBHPA | Support | 2025-03-27 |
| Eva Williams | Eugene | Support | 2025-03-27 |
| 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 Human Services. |
| 2025-06-10 | H | Work Session held. |
| 2025-06-10 | H | Returned to Full Committee. |
| 2025-06-17 | H | Work Session held. |
| 2025-06-19 | H | Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed B-Engrossed. |
| 2025-06-20 | H | Second reading. |
| 2025-06-23 | H | Third reading. Carried by Nosse. Passed. |
| 2025-06-23 | S | First reading. Referred to President's desk. |
| 2025-06-23 | S | Referred to Ways and Means. |
| 2025-06-24 | S | Recommendation: Do pass the B-Eng. bill. |
| 2025-06-24 | S | Second reading. |
| 2025-06-24 | S | Rules suspended. Third reading. Carried by Campos. Passed. |
| 2025-06-26 | H | Speaker signed. |
| 2025-06-26 | S | President signed. |
| 2025-07-17 | H | Governor signed. |
| 2025-08-07 | H | Chapter 470, (2025 Laws): Effective date July 17, 2025. |