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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) to conduct a comprehensive study on behavioral health, which encompasses mental health and related psychological services. The OHA is required to submit a report to the interim legislative committees focused on health by September 15, 2026. The report may include legislative recommendations and will be prepared in accordance with Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS) 192.245, which likely governs the format and submission of such reports. The bill includes a sunset provision, meaning the study mandate will automatically expire on January 2, 2027, which ensures that the study is a time-limited initiative. This approach allows the state legislature to receive focused, current information about behavioral health conditions, potentially informing future policy decisions and resource allocation in this critical area of public health.
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/SB281 |
| Open Government Impact Statement for SB281 INTRO | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureAnalysisDocument/84478 |
| BillText | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/SB281/Introduced |
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