HB 3146
Directs the Oregon Health Authority to administer a pilot program to provide low-barrier emergency housing for houseless or unsafely housed individuals on waiting lists for residential substance use disorder treatment or withdrawal management programs.
| Status | In House Committee (JWM) |
| Sponsors | Pam Marsh (Democrat) (Chief), Lisa Reynolds (Democrat) (Chief), Hoa Nguyen (Democrat), Hai Pham (Democrat) |
| Fiscal impact | Fiscal impact issued |
| Revenue impact | No revenue impact |
| Emergency clause | Yes |
Bill Text
Directs the Oregon Health Authority to administer a pilot program providing low-barrier emergency housing for houseless individuals waiting for substance use disorder treatment.
Sponsors#
Chief Sponsors: Pam Marsh, Lisa Reynolds
Overview#
Digest: The Act creates a pilot program to house people who are on a wait list for residential SUD services. (Flesch Readability Score: 71.7). Directs the Oregon Health Authority to administer a pilot program to provide low-barrier emergency housing for houseless or unsafely housed individuals on waiting lists for residential substance use disorder treatment or withdrawal management programs. Requires the authority to report the outcomes of the pilot program to the Legislative Assembly beginning September 15, 2026, and every two years thereafter. Sunsets the pilot program on January 2, 2033. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
Public Testimony
| Name | Organization | Position | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Representative Pam Marsh | Ashland | Support | 2025-03-07 |
| Samantha Newton | OnTrack Rogue Valley | Support | 2025-03-10 |
| Vicky Armstrong | Medford Police Department | Support | 2025-03-11 |
| Stefan Shearer | CareOregon | Support | 2025-03-11 |
| Leilani Humphries | Oregon Department of Human Services | Neutral | 2025-03-11 |
| Senator Lisa Reynolds | Portland | Support | 2025-03-12 |
| Evyn Mitchell | City of Portland | Support | 2025-03-13 |
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. |
| 2025-03-11 | H | Public Hearing held. |
| 2025-04-01 | H | Work Session held. |
| 2025-04-07 | H | Recommendation: Do pass with amendments, be printed A-Engrossed, and be referred to Ways and Means by prior reference. |
| 2025-04-07 | H | Referred to Ways and Means by prior reference. |
| 2025-06-27 | H | In committee upon adjournment. |