OR HB2998 | 2025 | Regular Session
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 3-0)
Status: Introduced on January 13 2025 - 25% progression
Action: 2025-01-17 - Referred to Behavioral Health and Health Care with subsequent referral to Ways and Means.
Pending: House Behavioral Health and Health Care Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on January 13 2025 - 25% progression
Action: 2025-01-17 - Referred to Behavioral Health and Health Care with subsequent referral to Ways and Means.
Pending: House Behavioral Health and Health Care Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
The Act tells OHA to adopt rules to require certain mental health providers to screen for racial trauma. (Flesch Readability Score: 61.6). Directs the Oregon Health Authority to adopt rules to require behavioral health providers that are certified or licensed by the authority to screen for racial trauma during an initial assessment. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Title
Relating to behavioral health screening for racial trauma; prescribing an effective date.
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-17 | House | Referred to Behavioral Health and Health Care with subsequent referral to Ways and Means. |
| 2025-01-13 | House | First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk. |
