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Introduced
01/13/2025
01/13/2025
In Committee
04/11/2025
04/11/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/27/2025
06/27/2025
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2025 Legislative Measures
Bill Summary
The statement includes a measure digest written in compliance with applicable readability standards. Digest: The Act tells the OHA to do a study. (Flesch Readability Score: 94.3). Directs the Oregon Health Authority to study issues related to fitness to proceed and to provide the results of the study to the appropriate interim committees of the Legislative Assembly no later than December 31, 2026. Sunsets January 2, 2027.
AI Summary
This bill directs the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) to conduct a study focused on reducing the number of individuals who are committed to state mental hospitals after being determined to lack fitness to proceed, which typically means they are unable to understand court proceedings or assist in their own legal defense. The OHA is required to complete this study and submit a report to the appropriate interim legislative committees by December 31, 2026. The bill includes a sunset provision that automatically repeals the study requirement on January 2, 2027, meaning the law will no longer be in effect after that date. By mandating this research, the bill aims to explore potential strategies for addressing and potentially reducing the number of individuals who are institutionalized due to mental health issues that impact their legal proceedings.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services, Justice
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Last Action
In committee upon adjournment. (on 06/27/2025)
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