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.

Original Bill Text

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.

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