Bill > HB3601

This bill directs the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) to conduct a comprehensive study on mental health, with a requirement to submit a report to the interim legislative health committees by September 15, 2026. The report may include recommendations for potential future legislation and is intended to provide insights into mental health issues in Oregon. The bill includes a sunset provision, meaning the study mandate will automatically be repealed on January 2, 2027, which ensures that this is a time-limited research initiative. The bill uses standard legislative language, such as referencing ORS 192.245 (a statute about reporting), and follows a typical two-section structure that establishes the study requirement and then specifies its duration. While the bill does not provide specific details about the scope or methodology of the mental health study, it creates a formal mechanism for the OHA to gather and report information that could potentially inform future policy decisions related to mental health services and support in Oregon.

Health and Social Services

https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB3601