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This bill requires the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) to establish new staffing requirements for case managers serving individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Specifically, the bill defines key terms like "personal agent" (a case manager employed by a support service brokerage) and "service coordinator" (a case manager employed by a community developmental disabilities program), and mandates that by January 1, 2026, ODHS must create rules ensuring that each service coordinator or personal agent is responsible for no more than 30 individuals. The bill provides definitions aligned with existing Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS) and sets a sunset date of January 2, 2027, meaning the requirements will automatically expire on that date. The legislation aims to improve the quality and accessibility of case management services by limiting the number of individuals each case manager must support, which could potentially lead to more personalized and effective service delivery for people with developmental and intellectual disabilities. The bill will take effect 91 days after the 2025 legislative session adjourns, giving ODHS time to prepare and implement the new staffing requirements.

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https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/SB725