SB 811
Adds new requirements for obtaining a license to operate a residential facility or adult foster home.
| Status | In Senate Committee (SHS) |
| Requested by | (at the request of Governor Tina Kotek for Department of Human Services) |
| Fiscal impact | May have fiscal impact, but no statement yet issued |
| Revenue impact | May have revenue impact, but no statement yet issued |
Bill Text
Adds new licensing requirements, inspection conditions, and standards for residential facilities and adult foster homes.
Overview#
Digest: The Act adds new requirements for getting a license to run certain types of long term care facilities. (Flesch Readability Score: 61.6). Adds new requirements for obtaining a license to operate a residential facility or adult foster home. Requires the Department of Human Services and the Oregon Health Authority to inspect residential facilities and adult foster homes under certain conditions. Permits the department to extend the duration of an adult foster home license to two years if the home has been found in substantial compliance for three consecutive years. Directs the department to adopt additional standards for obtaining a memory care endorsement. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Public Testimony
| Name | Organization | Position | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Grimm Jr. | SEIU Local 503 | Neutral | 2025-03-17 |
| Thomas Johnson | Cascade Locks | Oppose | 2025-03-18 |
| Courtney Graham | SEIU Local 503 | Neutral | 2025-03-18 |
| Melissa Fisher | Hillsboro | Support | 2025-03-18 |
| Andrea Meyer | Portland | Oppose | 2025-03-18 |
| Libby Batlan | OHCA | Neutral | 2025-03-18 |
| Jenna App | Portland | Neutral | 2025-03-19 |
| Miriam Njenga | Portland | Oppose | 2025-03-20 |
| Alexandra Andriuta | Portland | Oppose | 2025-03-27 |
| RALUCA NICORICI STOICA | Oregon CareHome Council | Oppose | 2025-03-29 |
| misty holliday | Salem | Oppose | 2025-03-30 |
| Carrie Miller | Grants Pass | Oppose | 2025-03-31 |
| Alvin Muyre | Adult care homes | Oppose | 2025-03-31 |
| Daniela Lucescu | West Linn | Oppose | 2025-03-31 |
| John Githaiga | Keizer | Oppose | 2025-04-01 |
| Sarah Campean | Happy Valley | Oppose | 2025-04-01 |
| Ana Petras | West Linn | Oppose | 2025-04-01 |
| YESHI ABEBE | PORTLAND | Oppose | 2025-04-01 |
| Ken Doan | clackamas | Oppose | 2025-04-01 |
| Chi Hu | Clackamas | Oppose | 2025-04-01 |
| Nicole Carter | AAA Shepherd's Care Home | Oppose | 2025-04-01 |
| Rochelle Holliday | Adult care home | Oppose | 2025-04-01 |
Legislative History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-13 | S | Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk. |
| 2025-01-17 | S | Referred to Human Services, then Ways and Means. |
| 2025-03-18 | S | Public Hearing held. |
| 2025-04-01 | S | Public Hearing held. |
| 2025-06-27 | S | In committee upon adjournment. |