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Introduced
01/13/2025
01/13/2025
In Committee
04/15/2025
04/15/2025
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 says when OHA, a CCO or a county may contract with a recovery resi- dence. (Flesch Readability Score: 63.6). Digest: The Act tells OHA to adopt standards for dwellings that house and support people re- covering from SUDs. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.1). Directs the Oregon Health Authority to adopt minimum quality and performance standards to certify recovery residences that contract with the authority, a coordinated care organization or a county behavioral health department to provide housing supports to individuals with substance use disorders. Prescribes the circumstances under which the authority, a coordinated care organization or a county behavioral health department may contract with a recovery residence. Authorizes the Oregon Health Authority, a coordinated care organization or a county to contract with a recovery residence to provide housing supports to individuals with substance use disorders only if the recovery residence has been certified by a recovery residence certifying organization. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
AI Summary
This bill establishes guidelines for recovery residences in Oregon, which are residential dwellings that provide housing and support for individuals recovering from substance use disorders (SUDs). The bill defines key terms such as "coordinated care organization" (a type of healthcare organization), "recovery residence" (a supportive group living environment), and "recovery residence certifying organization" (a nonprofit that develops certification standards). Under this legislation, the Oregon Health Authority (OHA), coordinated care organizations, and counties may only contract with recovery residences that have been certified by a recognized certifying organization. If any contracted recovery residence is found to have engaged in fraud, based on evidence from local government or law enforcement, the contracting entity must report this to the OHA director and the relevant certifying organization. The bill will become operative on January 1, 2026, and takes effect 91 days after the 2025 legislative session adjourns, allowing the OHA time to prepare for implementing the new requirements and develop necessary certification standards for these supportive housing environments.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Referred to Ways and Means by prior reference. (on 04/15/2025)
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