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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 directs OHA to study the standards that must be met to retain a person for treatment when the person objects. (Flesch Readability Score: 65.2). Requires the Oregon Health Authority to study civil commitment criteria. Directs the authority to submit findings to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to the judiciary not later than September 15, 2026. Sunsets on January 2, 2027.
AI Summary
This bill directs the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) to conduct a comprehensive study of civil commitment criteria. Civil commitment is a legal process by which individuals with mental health conditions can be involuntarily placed in treatment facilities if they are deemed to be a danger to themselves or others. The bill requires OHA to research and analyze the current standards for retaining a person in treatment when that person objects to their confinement. The authority must submit a detailed report to the interim legislative committees focused on judiciary matters by September 15, 2026, and may include recommendations for potential legislative changes. The bill includes a sunset provision, meaning the study requirement will automatically expire on January 2, 2027, ensuring that this is a time-limited directive for the OHA to review and potentially improve the civil commitment process in Oregon.
Committee Categories
Justice
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/SB182 |
| Open Government Impact Statement for SB182 INTRO | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureAnalysisDocument/84380 |
| BillText | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/SB182/Introduced |
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