Relating to services for vulnerable persons; and declaring an emergency.

The Act makes changes to laws about long term care facilities and persons who provide I/DD services. The Act modifies laws about out-of-state placements of children in care and when DHS can find that a person abused a child in care. (Flesch Readability Score: 64.6). Adds requirements for imposing a condition on the license of a residential care facility or long term care facility in response to a preliminary finding or substantiated finding of immediate jeopardy. Directs the Department of Human Services to adopt a model consent form for the use of a video camera or other electronic monitoring device in a resident's room at a residential care facility. Requires the department and the Oregon Health Authority to achieve full compliance with certain provisions of chapter 619, Oregon Laws 2025, no later than January 1, 2027. Requires the department, in setting agency payment rates, to adopt a differentiated rate model for [providers of attendant care services] agencies that employ direct support professionals who reside with their clients. Creates exceptions to certain child placement limitations. Modifies certain provisions regarding the use of restraints on children in care. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.

Status

Passed

Signed or otherwise enacted

Status date

Mar 17, 2026

240 days ago

Current chamber

Senate

Session

2026 Regular Session