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Introduced
01/13/2025
01/13/2025
In Committee
01/17/2025
01/17/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/27/2025
06/27/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Legislative Measures
Bill Summary
The statement includes a measure digest written in compliance with applicable readability standards. Digest: The Act tells OHA to study mental health. (Flesch Readability Score: 82.3). Requires the Oregon Health Authority to study behavioral health. Directs the authority to sub- mit findings to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to health not later than September 15, 2026. Sunsets on January 2, 2027.
AI Summary
This bill directs the Oregon Health Authority (OHA), a state government agency responsible for public health, to conduct a comprehensive study on behavioral health, which encompasses mental health and related wellness issues. The bill requires OHA to prepare and submit a detailed report to the interim legislative committees focused on health by September 15, 2026. The report may include recommendations for potential future legislation addressing behavioral health concerns. Importantly, the bill includes a sunset provision, meaning the study mandate will automatically expire on January 2, 2027, which limits the ongoing requirement to a specific timeframe. This approach allows the legislature to receive expert insights and potential policy recommendations from the OHA's research without creating a permanent ongoing study requirement, providing a targeted approach to understanding and potentially improving behavioral health services in Oregon.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Last Action
In committee upon adjournment. (on 06/27/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/SB173 |
| Open Government Impact Statement for SB173 INTRO | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureAnalysisDocument/84371 |
| BillText | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/SB173/Introduced |
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