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OR HB2056

Relating to behavioral health; declaring an emergency.

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Introduced
01/13/2025
In Committee
04/09/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2025 Legislative Measures

Bill Summary

The statement includes a measure digest written in compliance with applicable readability standards. Digest: The Act helps fund community mental health programs. (Flesch Readability Score: 61.2). Digest: The Act tells OHA to study the cost of community mental health programs. (Flesch Readability Score: 63.4). Requires the Oregon Health Authority to study the cost of community mental health programs. Directs the authority to submit findings to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to health not later than September 15, 2026. Sunsets on January 2, 2027. Appropriates moneys from the General Fund to the Oregon Health Authority for dis- tribution to community mental health programs. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.

AI Summary

This bill provides $64.8 million from the General Fund to the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) for distribution to community mental health programs during the 2025-2027 biennium. The funding is specifically designated to support implementation of various Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS) related to mental health services, including provisions covering mental health treatment, criminal procedures involving mental health, and public health regulations. The bill includes an emergency clause, which means it will take effect immediately upon passage, emphasizing the urgent need to support community mental health programs. By providing this substantial funding, the legislation aims to strengthen and sustain mental health services across Oregon, ensuring that critical community-based mental health initiatives can continue to operate and serve vulnerable populations. The bill also underscores the state's commitment to addressing mental health needs by allocating significant resources to support these essential programs.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Referred to Ways and Means by prior reference. (on 04/09/2025)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB2056
Open Government Impact Statement for HB2056 A https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureAnalysisDocument/90063
BillText https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/HB2056/A-Engrossed
BillText https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/HB2056/House%20Amendments%20to%20Introduced
Staff Measure Summary for HB2056 A (House) for the House Committee On Behavioral Health and Health Care https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureAnalysisDocument/89918
Fiscal Impact Statement for HB2056 A https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureAnalysisDocument/89698
Revenue Impact Statement for HB2056 A https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureAnalysisDocument/89668
HB 2056 -1 Preliminary SMS https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/CommitteeMeetingDocument/298736
IS_Impact HB 2056 1 https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/CommitteeMeetingDocument/298731
IS_Impact HB 2056 1 https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/CommitteeMeetingDocument/298730
House Committee On Behavioral Health and Health Care (2025-04-03) https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/ProposedAmendment/27311
HB 2056 - witness registration https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/CommitteeMeetingDocument/295648
HB 2056 -1 Preliminary SMS https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/CommitteeMeetingDocument/295113
House Committee On Behavioral Health and Health Care (2025-03-18) https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/ProposedAmendment/26706
Open Government Impact Statement for HB2056 INTRO https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureAnalysisDocument/83046
BillText https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/HB2056/Introduced
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