SB 1021
Prohibits a continuing care retirement community from eliminating or reducing a resident's services or programs that were included in the resident's initial residency agreement without the consent of the resident.
| Status | In Senate Committee (SHS) |
| Sponsors | Lew Frederick (Democrat) (Chief), David Brock Smith (Republican) |
| Fiscal impact | May have fiscal impact, but no statement yet issued |
| Revenue impact | May have revenue impact, but no statement yet issued |
| Emergency clause | Yes |
Bill Text
The bill prohibits continuing care retirement communities from eliminating or reducing resident services without the resident’s consent.
Overview#
Digest: This Act stops CCRCs from ending programs without tenant consent. (Flesch Readability Score: 61.3). Prohibits a continuing care retirement community from eliminating or reducing a resident’s services or programs that were included in the resident’s initial residency agreement without the consent of the resident. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
Public Testimony
| Name | Organization | Position | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cathy Rackham | Albany | Support | 2025-03-03 |
| Cathy Rackham | Albany | Support | 2025-03-03 |
| Jacki Gallo | Tualatin | Support | 2025-03-03 |
| Dr. Paulette Schenck | Portland | Oppose | 2025-03-04 |
| Ted Schenck | Portland | Oppose | 2025-03-04 |
| David Felt | PORTLAND | Oppose | 2025-03-04 |
| Michael Hale | Portland | Oppose | 2025-03-04 |
| Kristin Milligan | Tigard | Oppose | 2025-03-05 |
| Kristin Milligan | Tigard | Oppose | 2025-03-05 |
| BRUCE HESS | Portland | Oppose | 2025-03-05 |
| Marilyn Horton Horton | Portland | Support | 2025-03-05 |
| David Hanson | Portland | Oppose | 2025-03-05 |
| Mary Kay August | Portland | Support | 2025-03-05 |
Legislative History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-02-11 | S | Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk. |
| 2025-02-11 | S | Referred to Human Services. |
| 2025-03-04 | S | Public Hearing held. |
| 2025-06-27 | S | In committee upon adjournment. |