ORS § 411.402 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 411 / Section 411.402
411.402 Procedures for verifying eligibility for medical assistance
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Human Services and the Oregon Health Authority shall adopt by rule, consistent with federal requirements, the procedures for verifying eligibility for medical assistance, including but not limited to all of the following:

(a) The department and the authority shall access all relevant state and federal electronic databases for any eligibility information available through the databases.

(b) The department and the authority shall verify the following factors through self-attestation:

(A) Pregnancy;

(B) Date of birth;

(C) Household composition; and

(D) Residency.

(c) The department and the authority may not use self-attestation to verify citizenship and immigration status.

(d) The department and the authority may require the applicant to provide verification in addition to the verification specified in this subsection only if the department and the authority are unable to obtain the information electronically or if the information obtained electronically is not reasonably compatible with information provided by or on behalf of the applicant.

(e) The department and the authority shall use methods of administration that are in the best interests of applicants and recipients and that are necessary for the proper and efficient operation of the medical assistance program.

(2) Information obtained by the department under this section may be shared with the authority and with other state or federal agencies for the purpose of:

(a) Verifying eligibility for medical assistance, participation in the exchange or other health benefit programs;

(b) Establishing the amount of any tax credit due to the person, cost-sharing reduction or premium assistance;

(c) Improving the provision of services; and

(d) Administering health benefit programs. [Formerly 414.049; 2010 c.73 §4; 2011 c.720 §102; 2013 c.14 §4; 2013 c.688 §42; 2021 c.569 §15]

Source: Section 411.402 — Procedures for verifying eligibility for medical assistance; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors411.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 418.190 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 418 / Section 418.190
418.190 Centralized child abuse reporting system
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, “abuse reporting hotline” means a statewide toll-free telephone number operated by the Department of Human Services for reporting suspected abuse.

(2) The department shall develop and maintain a centralized child abuse reporting system. The system must include the abuse reporting hotline for oral reports of suspected abuse and a website for electronic reports of suspected child abuse. [2023 c.132 §1]

Note: 418.190 (Centralized child abuse reporting system) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 418 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 418.190 — Centralized child abuse reporting system , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors418.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 411.706 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 411 / Section 411.706
411.706 Oregon Supplemental Income Program
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Supplemental Income Program shall provide assistance according to the rules of the Department of Human Services and on the basis of need, taking into account the income and resources available to the applicant or recipient.

(2) Recipients of assistance under the Oregon Supplemental Income Program qualify for medical assistance as defined in ORS 414.025 (Definitions for ORS chapters 411, 413 and 414) . [2005 c.381 §3; 2007 c.70 §188; 2009 c.849 §2]

Source: Section 411.706 — Oregon Supplemental Income Program , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors411.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 414.578 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 414 / Section 414.578
414.578 Community health improvement plan
Status: in_force

(1) A community health improvement plan adopted by a coordinated care organization and its community advisory council in accordance with ORS 414.577 (Community health assessment and adoption of community health improvement plan) shall include a component for addressing the health of children and youth in the areas served by the coordinated care organization including, to the extent practicable, a strategy and a plan for:

(a) Working with programs developed by the Early Learning Council, Early Learning Hubs, the Youth Development Council and the school health providers in the region; and

(b) Coordinating the effective and efficient delivery of health care to children and adolescents in the community.

(2) A community health improvement plan must be based on research, including research into adverse childhood experiences, and must identify funding sources and additional funding necessary to address the health needs of children and adolescents in the community and to meet the goals of the plan. The plan must also:

(a) Evaluate the adequacy of the existing school-based health resources including school-based health centers and school nurses to meet the specific pediatric and adolescent health care needs in the community;

(b) Make recommendations to improve the school-based health center and school nurse system, including the addition or improvement of electronic medical records and billing systems;

(c) Take into consideration whether integration of school-based health centers with the larger health system or system of community clinics would further advance the goals of the plan;

(d) Improve the integration of all services provided to meet the needs of children, adolescents and families;

(e) Focus on primary care, behavioral health and oral health; and

(f) Address promotion of health and prevention and early intervention in the treatment of children and adolescents.

(3) A coordinated care organization shall involve in the development of its community health improvement plan, school-based health centers, school nurses, school mental health providers and individuals representing:

(a) Programs developed by the Early Learning Council and Early Learning Hubs;

(b) Programs developed by the Youth Development Council in the region;

(c) The Healthy Start Family Support Services program in the region;

(d) The Cover All People program and other medical assistance programs;

(e) Relief nurseries in the region;

(f) Community health centers;

(g) Oral health care providers;

(h) Community mental health providers;

(i) Administrators of county health department programs that offer preventive health services to children;

(j) Hospitals in the region; and

(k) Other appropriate child and adolescent health program administrators.

(4) The Oregon Health Authority may provide incentive grants to coordinated care organizations for the purpose of contracting with individuals or organizations to help coordinate integration strategies identified in the community health improvement plan adopted by the community advisory council. The authority may also provide funds to coordinated care organizations to improve systems of services that will promote the implementation of the plan.

(5) Each coordinated care organization shall report to the authority, in the form and manner prescribed by the authority, on the progress of the integration strategies and implementation of the plan for working with the programs developed by the Early Learning Council, Early Learning Hubs, the Youth Development Council and school health care providers in the region, as part of the development and implementation of the community health improvement plan. The authority shall compile the information biennially and report the information to the Legislative Assembly by December 31 of each even-numbered year. [Formerly 414.629; 2021 c.554 §5]

Note: 414.578 (Community health improvement plan) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 414 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Note: Sections 1 and 2, chapter 467, Oregon Laws 2021, provide:

Sec. 1. Section 2 of this 2021 Act is added to and made a part of ORS chapter 414. [2021 c.467 §1]

Sec. 2. (1) As used in this section, “health equity” has the meaning prescribed by the Oregon Health Policy Board and adopted by the Oregon Health Authority by rule.

(2) The authority shall seek approval from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to:

(a) Require a coordinated care organization to spend up to three percent of its global budget on investments:

(A) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(i) In programs or services that improve health equity by addressing the preventable differences in the burden of disease, injury or violence or in opportunities to achieve optimal health that are experienced by socially disadvantaged populations;

(ii) In community-based programs addressing the social determinants of health;

(iii) In efforts to diversify care locations; or

(iv) In programs or services that improve the overall health of the community; or

(B) That enhance payments to:

(i) Providers who address the need for culturally and linguistically appropriate services in their communities;

(ii) Providers who can demonstrate that increased funding will improve health services provided to the community as a whole; or

(iii) Support staff based in the community that aid all underserved populations, including but not limited to peer-to-peer support staff with cultural backgrounds, health system navigators in nonmedical settings and public guardians.

(b) Require a coordinated care organization to spend at least 30 percent of the funds described in paragraph (a) of this subsection on programs or efforts to achieve health equity for racial, cultural or traditionally underserved populations in the communities served by the coordinated care organization.

(c) Require a coordinated care organization to spend at least 20 percent of the funds described in paragraph (a) of this subsection on efforts to:

(A) Improve the behavioral health of members;

(B) Improve the behavioral health care delivery system in the community served by the coordinated care organization;

(C) Create a culturally and linguistically competent health care workforce; or

(D) Improve the behavioral health of the community as a whole.

(3) Expenditures described in subsection (2) of this section are in addition to the expenditures required by ORS 414.572 (Coordinated care organizations) (1)(b)(C) and must:

(a) Be part of a plan developed in collaboration with or directed by members of organizations or organizations that serve local priority populations that are underserved in communities served by the coordinated care organization, including but not limited to regional health equity coalitions, and be approved by the coordinated care organization’s community advisory council;

(b) Demonstrate, through practice-based or community-based evidence, improved health outcomes for individual members of the coordinated care organization or the overall community served by the coordinated care organization;

(c) Be expended from a coordinated care organization’s global budget with the least amount of state funding; and

(d) Be counted as medical expenses by the authority in a coordinated care organization’s base medical budget when calculating the coordinated care organization’s global budget and flexible spending requirements for a given year.

(4) Expenditures by a coordinated care organization in working with one or more of the nine federally recognized tribes in this state or urban Indian health programs to achieve health equity may qualify as expenditures under subsection (2) of this section.

(5) The authority shall:

(a) Make publicly available the outcomes described in subsection (3)(b) of this section; and

(b) Report expenditures under subsection (2) of this section to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

(6) Upon receipt of approval from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to carry out the provisions of this section, the authority shall adopt rules in accordance with the terms of the approval. [2021 c.467 §2]

Note: The amendments to section 2, chapter 467, Oregon Laws 2021, by section 3, chapter 467, Oregon Laws 2021, become operative upon receipt of approval from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to carry out section 2, chapter 467, Oregon Laws 2021. See section 4, chapter 467, Oregon Laws 2021. The text that is operative on and after the approval is set forth for the user’s convenience.

Sec. 2. (1) As used in this section, “health equity” has the meaning prescribed by the Oregon Health Policy Board and adopted by the Oregon Health Authority by rule.

(2) The authority shall:

(a) Require a coordinated care organization to spend no less than three percent of its global budget on investments:

(A) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(i) In programs or services that improve health equity by addressing the preventable differences in the burden of disease, injury or violence or in opportunities to achieve optimal health that are experienced by socially disadvantaged populations;

(ii) In community-based programs addressing the social determinants of health;

(iii) In efforts to diversify care locations; or

(iv) In programs or services that improve the overall health of the community; or

(B) That enhance payments to:

(i) Providers who address the need for culturally and linguistically appropriate services in their communities;

(ii) Providers who can demonstrate that increased funding will improve health services provided to the community as a whole; or

(iii) Support staff based in the community that aid all underserved populations, including but not limited to peer-to-peer support staff with cultural backgrounds, health system navigators in nonmedical settings and public guardians.

(b) Require a coordinated care organization to spend at least 30 percent of the funds described in paragraph (a) of this subsection on programs or efforts to achieve health equity for racial, cultural or traditionally underserved populations in the communities served by the coordinated care organization.

(c) Require a coordinated care organization to spend at least 20 percent of the funds described in paragraph (a) of this subsection on efforts to:

(A) Improve the behavioral health of members;

(B) Improve the behavioral health care delivery system in the community served by the coordinated care organization;

(C) Create a culturally and linguistically competent health care workforce; or

(D) Improve the behavioral health of the community as a whole.

(3) Expenditures described in subsection (2) of this section are in addition to the expenditures required by ORS 414.572 (Coordinated care organizations) (1)(b)(C) and must:

(a) Be part of a plan developed in collaboration with or directed by members of organizations or organizations that serve local priority populations that are underserved in communities served by the coordinated care organization, including but not limited to regional health equity coalitions, and be approved by the coordinated care organization’s community advisory council;

(b) Demonstrate, through practice-based or community-based evidence, improved health outcomes for individual members of the coordinated care organization or the overall community served by the coordinated care organization;

(c) Be expended from a coordinated care organization’s global budget with the least amount of state funding; and

(d) Be counted as medical expenses by the authority in a coordinated care organization’s base medical budget when calculating the coordinated care organization’s global budget and flexible spending requirements for a given year.

(4) Expenditures by a coordinated care organization in working with one or more of the nine federally recognized tribes in this state or urban Indian health programs to achieve health equity may qualify as expenditures under subsection (2) of this section.

(5) The authority shall:

(a) Make publicly available the outcomes described in subsection (3)(b) of this section; and

(b) Report expenditures under subsection (2) of this section to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

(6) The authority shall convene an oversight committee in consultation with the office within the authority that is charged with ensuring equity and inclusion. The oversight committee shall be composed of members who represent the regional and demographic diversity of this state based on statistical evidence compiled by the authority about medical assistance recipients and at least one representative from the nine federally recognized tribes in this state or urban Indian health programs. The oversight committee shall:

(a) Evaluate the impact of expenditures described in subsection (2) of this section on promoting health equity and improving the social determinants of health in the communities served by each coordinated care organization;

(b) Recommend best practices and criteria for investments described in subsection (2) of this section; and

(c) Resolve any disputes between the authority and a coordinated care organization over what qualifies as an expenditure under subsection (2) of this section.

Source: Section 414.578 — Community health improvement plan , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors414.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 418.786 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 418 / Section 418.786
418.786 Grant program
Status: in_force

To accomplish the purpose described in ORS 418.780 (Purpose) , with the assistance of the Advisory Council on Child Abuse Assessment, the administrator of the Child Abuse Multidisciplinary Intervention Program shall develop and administer a grant program to establish and maintain children’s advocacy centers and regional children’s advocacy centers, to support training and technical assistance efforts for county child abuse multidisciplinary teams and children’s advocacy centers and to provide coordination and support for the work of regional children’s advocacy centers. [1991 c.898 §4; 1993 c.33 §333; 1997 c.872 §35; 2001 c.624 §8; 2005 c.562 §11; 2019 c.141 §3]

Note: See note under 418.746 (Child Abuse Multidisciplinary Intervention Account) .

Source: Section 418.786 — Grant program , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors418.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 418.927 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 418 / Section 418.927
418.927 When refugee child may be removed from home
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Human Services shall not remove a refugee child from the child’s home pursuant to ORS 419B.150 (When protective custody authorized) or 419C.080 (Custody) unless, in addition to the requirements of ORS 419B.150 (When protective custody authorized) or 419C.080 (Custody) , removal is necessary to prevent imminent serious emotional or physical harm to the child and the provision of preventative or remedial services do not alleviate the harm.

(2) Whenever the department removes a refugee child from the child’s home pursuant to the temporary custody provisions of ORS 419B.150 (When protective custody authorized) or 419C.080 (Custody) , the department shall place the child according to ORS 418.937 (Placement decision) . [1985 c.358 §2; 1993 c.33 §338]

Source: Section 418.927 — When refugee child may be removed from home; placement , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors418.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 414.560 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 414 / Section 414.560
414.560 Cystic fibrosis services
Status: in_force

(1) Within the limit of funds expressly appropriated and available for medical assistance to individuals who have cystic fibrosis, cystic fibrosis services under ORS 414.550 (Definitions for ORS 414.550 to 414.565) to 414.565 (When payments not made for cystic fibrosis services) shall be made available by the Services for Children with Special Health Needs to eligible individuals as recommended by the review committee. The review committee shall consist of the Cystic Fibrosis Center Director, the Oregon Cystic Fibrosis Chapter Medical Advisory Committee and other recognized and knowledgeable community leaders in the area of health care delivery designated to serve on the review committee by the Director of the Services for Children with Special Health Needs.

(2) No member of the review committee shall be held criminally or civilly liable for actions pursuant to this section provided the member acts in good faith, on probable cause and without malice. [1985 c.532 §3; 1989 c.224 §83]

Note: See note under 414.550 (Definitions for ORS 414.550 to 414.565) .

Source: Section 414.560 — Cystic fibrosis services , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors414.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 421.180 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 421 / Section 421.180
421.180 Disciplinary procedures
Status: in_force

The Department of Corrections by rule shall adopt procedures to be utilized in disciplining persons committed to the physical and legal custody of the department. [1973 c.621 §4; 1983 c.211 §1; 1987 c.320 §177]

Source: Section 421.180 — Disciplinary procedures; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors421.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 413.195 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 413 / Section 413.195
413.195 Disclosure of information about cremated or reduced remains
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Family member” means any individual related by blood, marriage or adoption to a person whose cremated or reduced remains are in the possession of the Oregon Health Authority.

(b) “Reduced remains” means the remains of a human body after completion of an authorized process for reducing human remains. Authorized processes for reducing human remains include alkaline hydrolysis, natural organic reduction and any other alternative process authorized by the State Mortuary and Cemetery Board.

(2) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the authority shall disclose to the general public the name and the dates of birth and death of a person whose cremated or reduced remains are in the possession of the authority for the purpose of:

(a) Giving a family member of the person an opportunity to claim the cremated or reduced remains; or

(b) Creating a memorial for those persons whose cremated or reduced remains are not claimed.

(3) If an individual contacts the authority to determine whether the authority is in possession of the cremated or reduced remains of a family member of the individual and the authority determines that the authority is in possession of the cremated or reduced remains, the authority shall disclose to the individual that the authority is in possession of the cremated or reduced remains and offer the individual the opportunity to claim the remains. [Formerly 413.850; 2021 c.296 §29]

Note: See note under 413.161 (Collection of data on race, ethnicity, language, disability status, sexual orientation and gender identity) .

Source: Section 413.195 — Disclosure of information about cremated or reduced remains , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors413.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 419c.470 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 419c / Section 419c.470
419C.470 Opportunities to fulfill obligations imposed by court
Status: in_force

The Oregon Youth Authority and county juvenile departments, respectively, and to the extent practicable, shall create opportunities for adjudicated youths placed in the legal custody of the youth authority or under the supervision of a county juvenile department to pay restitution as ordered by the court and to perform any community service ordered by the court, as well as to fulfill any other obligation imposed by the court. [1993 c.33 §236; 1995 c.422 §84; 2011 c.597 §137; 2021 c.489 §79]

Source: Section 419C.470 — Opportunities to fulfill obligations imposed by court , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors419C.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 416.351 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 416 / Section 416.351
416.351 Possible limitation on recovery of certain medical assistance
Status: repealed

(1) Subject to the requirements of subsection (2) of this section, if 42 U.S.C. 1396p (b)(1)(B) as in effect on January 1, 1995, is repealed without replacement or is declared unconstitutional, the Director of the Oregon Health Authority shall limit the recovery of medical assistance paid pursuant to ORS chapter 414 from the estate of an individual or a recipient of property or other assets held by an individual at the time of death, including a surviving spouse of the individual, to the recovery of medical assistance payments paid on behalf of the individual on or after the date that the individual attained 65 years of age.

(2) The director shall limit the recovery of medical assistance as described under subsection (1) of this section only if the director determines, after receiving the written opinion of the Attorney General, that the recovery limitation will not violate any federal law in effect on the operative date of the recovery limitation. The director may condition, limit, modify or terminate any recovery limitation as the director considers necessary to avoid a violation of federal law. [Formerly 414.106]

LIEN ON RECIPIENT’S CLAIM FOR DAMAGES FOR PERSONAL INJURIES

Source: Section 416.351 — Possible limitation on recovery of certain medical assistance; federal law , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors416.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 421.294 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 421 / Section 421.294
421.294 Contracts to implement compact
Status: in_force

The Department of Corrections may enter into any contracts on behalf of this state, not prohibited by any law of this state, as it considers appropriate to implement the participation of this state in the compact pursuant to Article III thereof. However, the department shall not enter into any contract:

(1) Relating to commitments or transfers of children who are under 12 years of age;

(2) Providing for commitments or transfers of inmates from another state who are 19 years of age or older to a youth correction facility, as defined in ORS 420.005 (Definitions) ; or

(3) Providing for commitments or transfers of youths in this state who are under 17 years of age to an institution in another state if any of the inmates in that institution are 21 years of age or older. [1959 c.290 §8; 1987 c.320 §189; 1996 c.4 §6; 2001 c.295 §14]

Source: Section 421.294 — Contracts to implement compact , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors421.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 414.869 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 414 / Section 414.869
414.869 Establishment of Hospital Quality Assurance Fund
Status: repealed

(1) The Hospital Quality Assurance Fund is established in the State Treasury, separate and distinct from the General Fund. Interest earned by the Hospital Quality Assurance Fund shall be credited to the Hospital Quality Assurance Fund.

(2) Amounts in the Hospital Quality Assurance Fund are continuously appropriated to the Oregon Health Authority for the purpose of:

(a) Paying refunds due under ORS 414.863 (Refund of hospital assessment) ;

(b) Funding services under ORS 414.591 (Coordinated care organization contracts) , 414.631 (Mandatory enrollment in coordinated care organization) and 414.688 (Commission established) to 414.745 (Liability of health care providers and plans) , including but not limited to increasing reimbursement rates for inpatient and outpatient hospital services under ORS 414.591 (Coordinated care organization contracts) , 414.631 (Mandatory enrollment in coordinated care organization) and 414.688 (Commission established) to 414.745 (Liability of health care providers and plans) ;

(c) Making payments described in ORS 414.855 (Hospital assessment) (3)(a)(C);

(d) Making payments to coordinated care organizations to be used to provide additional reimbursement to type A hospitals and type B hospitals to improve and expand access to services for medical assistance recipients, to the extent permitted by federal requirements; and

(e) Paying administrative costs incurred by the authority to administer the assessments imposed under ORS 414.855 (Hospital assessment) .

(3) Except for assessments imposed pursuant to ORS 414.855 (Hospital assessment) (3)(b), the authority may not use moneys from the Hospital Quality Assurance Fund to supplant, directly or indirectly, other moneys made available to fund services described in subsection (2) of this section. [2003 c.736 §9; 2005 c.757 §2; 2007 c.780 §2; 2009 c.828 §53; 2009 c.867 §19; 2011 c.602 §59; 2013 c.608 §7; 2017 c.538 §§33,34,35,36]

Note: 414.869 (Establishment of Hospital Quality Assurance Fund) is repealed January 2, 2031, and applies to net revenues earned by hospitals during the period specified in 414.871 (Applicability of hospital assessment) . See section 12, chapter 736, Oregon Laws 2003, as amended (note following 414.871 (Applicability of hospital assessment) ).

Note: See second note under 414.853 (Definitions) .

Source: Section 414.869 — Establishment of Hospital Quality Assurance Fund , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors414.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 421.359 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 421 / Section 421.359
421.359 Disposition of income and revenues
Status: in_force

All income and revenues generated or received by Oregon Corrections Enterprises shall remain within, and are continuously appropriated to, Oregon Corrections Enterprises for the purposes of discharging the functions and duties prescribed by section 41, Article I of the Oregon Constitution, and ORS 192.355 (Public records exempt from disclosure) , 421.305 (Establishment of industries in institutions) , 421.312 (Contracts with federal government for producing goods or furnishing services of adults in custody during national emergency authorized) , 421.344 (Creation of Oregon Corrections Enterprises as semi-independent agency) to 421.367 (Report to Governor and Legislative Assembly) , 421.412 (Use of labor of adults in custody in acquisition of crops to be consumed in state institutions) , 421.442 (Creation of accounts and subaccounts relating to prison work and on-the-job training programs) , 421.444 (Intellectual property) and 421.445 (Supervision of adults in custody in Department of Corrections or Oregon Corrections Enterprises program) . There shall be no commingling of funds between Oregon Corrections Enterprises and the Department of Corrections. [1999 c.955 §9]

Source: Section 421.359 — Disposition of income and revenues , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors421.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 414.351 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 414 / Section 414.351
414.351 Definitions for ORS 414.351 to 414.414
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 414.351 (Definitions for ORS 414.351 to 414.414) to 414.414 (Use and disclosure of confidential information) :

(1) “Compendia” means those resources widely accepted by the medical profession in the efficacious use of drugs, including the following sources:

(a) The American Hospital Formulary Service drug information.

(b) The United States Pharmacopeia drug information.

(c) The American Medical Association drug evaluations.

(d) Peer-reviewed medical literature.

(e) Drug therapy information provided by manufacturers of drug products consistent with the federal Food and Drug Administration requirements.

(2) “Criteria” means the predetermined and explicitly accepted elements based on compendia that are used to measure drug use on an ongoing basis to determine if the use is appropriate, medically necessary and not likely to result in adverse medical outcomes.

(3) “Drug-disease contraindication” means the potential for, or the occurrence of, an undesirable alteration of the therapeutic effect of a given prescription because of the presence, in the patient for whom it is prescribed, of a disease condition or the potential for, or the occurrence of, a clinically significant adverse effect of the drug on the patient’s disease condition.

(4) “Drug-drug interaction” means the pharmacological or clinical response to the administration of at least two drugs different from that response anticipated from the known effects of the two drugs when given alone, which may manifest clinically as antagonism, synergism or idiosyncrasy. Such interactions have the potential to have an adverse effect on the individual or lead to a clinically significant adverse reaction, or both, that:

(a) Is characteristic of one or any of the drugs present; or

(b) Leads to interference with the absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion or therapeutic efficacy of one or any of the drugs.

(5) “Drug use review” means the programs designed to measure and assess on a retrospective and a prospective basis, through an evaluation of claims data, the proper utilization, quantity, appropriateness as therapy and medical necessity of prescribed medication in the medical assistance program.

(6) “Intervention” means an action taken by the Oregon Health Authority with a:

(a) Prescriber or pharmacist to inform about or to influence prescribing or dispensing practices; or

(b) Recipient, prescriber or pharmacist to inform about or to influence the utilization of drugs.

(7) “Overutilization” means the use of a drug in quantities or for durations that put the recipient at risk of an adverse medical result.

(8) “Pharmacist” means an individual who is licensed as a pharmacist under ORS chapter 689.

(9) “Prescriber” means any person authorized by law to prescribe drugs.

(10) “Prospective program” means the prospective drug use review program described in ORS 414.369 (Prospective drug use review program) .

(11) “Retrospective program” means the retrospective drug use review program described in ORS 414.371 (Retrospective drug use review program) .

(12) “Standards” means the acceptable prescribing and dispensing methods determined by compendia, in accordance with local standards of medical practice for health care providers.

(13) “Therapeutic appropriateness” means drug prescribing based on scientifically based and clinically relevant drug therapy that is consistent with the criteria and standards developed under ORS 414.351 (Definitions for ORS 414.351 to 414.414) to 414.414 (Use and disclosure of confidential information) .

(14) “Therapeutic duplication” means the prescribing and dispensing of two or more drugs from the same therapeutic class such that the combined daily dose puts the recipient at risk of an adverse medical result or incurs additional program costs without additional therapeutic benefits.

(15) “Underutilization” means that a drug is used by a recipient in insufficient quantity to achieve a desired therapeutic goal. [2011 c.720 §1; 2015 c.467 §5]

Note: 414.351 (Definitions for ORS 414.351 to 414.414) to 414.414 (Use and disclosure of confidential information) were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 414 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 414.351 — Definitions for ORS 414.351 to 414.414 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors414.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 421.282 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 421 / Section 421.282
421.282 Definitions for ORS 421.282 to 421.294
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 421.282 (Definitions for ORS 421.282 to 421.294) to 421.294 (Contracts to implement compact) , unless the context requires otherwise:

(1) “Compact” means the Western Interstate Corrections Compact as set forth in ORS 421.284 (Western Interstate Corrections Compact) .

(2) “Inmate,” “institution” and “state” have the meanings defined in Article II of the compact. [1959 c.290 §2]

Source: Section 421.282 — Definitions for ORS 421.282 to 421.294 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors421.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 414.382 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 414 / Section 414.382
414.382 Requirements for annual report
Status: in_force

(1) The annual report required under ORS 414.381 (Annual reports) (1) is subject to public comment prior to its submission to the Director of the Oregon Health Authority and must include the following:

(a) An overview of the activities of the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee and the prospective and retrospective programs;

(b) A summary of interventions made, including the number of cases brought before the committee and the number of interventions made;

(c) An assessment of the impact of the interventions, criteria and standards used, including an overall assessment of the impact of the educational programs and interventions on prescribing and dispensing patterns;

(d) An assessment of the impact of the criteria, standards and educational interventions on quality of care; and

(e) An estimate of the cost savings generated as a result of the prospective and retrospective programs, including an overview of the fiscal impact of the programs to other areas of the medical assistance program such as hospitalization or long term care costs. This analysis should include a cost-benefit analysis of both the prospective and retrospective programs and should take into account the administrative costs of the drug utilization review program.

(2) Copies of the annual report shall be submitted to the President of the Senate, the Speaker of the House of Representatives and other persons who request copies of the report. [2011 c.720 §12]

Note: See note under 414.351 (Definitions for ORS 414.351 to 414.414) .

Source: Section 414.382 — Requirements for annual report , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors414.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 418.015 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 418 / Section 418.015
418.015 Custody and care of needy children by department
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Human Services may, in its discretion, accept custody of children and may provide care, support and protective services for children who are dependent or neglected, who have mental or physical disabilities or who for other reasons are in need of public service.

(2) The department shall accept any child placed in its custody by a court under, but not limited to ORS chapter 419B or 419C, and shall provide such services for the child as the department finds to be necessary.

(3) All children in the legal custody of the department who, in the judgment of the Director of Human Services or the authorized representative for the director are in need of care or treatment services, may be placed with any person or family of good standing or any child caring agency for such services under an agreement pursuant to ORS 418.027 (Agreements for custody, care or treatment) . [Formerly 419.006; 1971 c.401 §13; 1971 c.698 §1; 1977 c.117 §1; 1987 c.157 §1; 1993 c.33 §326; 2007 c.70 §196]

Source: Section 418.015 — Custody and care of needy children by department , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors418.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 415.500 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 415 / Section 415.500
415.500 Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this section and ORS 415.501 (Procedures for review of material change transactions) and 415.505 (Conflicts of interest prohibited) :

(1) “Corporate affiliation” has the meaning prescribed by the Oregon Health Authority by rule, including:

(a) Any relationship between two organizations that reflects, directly or indirectly, a partial or complete controlling interest or partial or complete corporate control; and

(b) Transactions that merge tax identification numbers or corporate governance.

(2) “Essential services” means:

(a) Services that are funded on the prioritized list described in ORS 414.690 (Prioritized list of health services) ; and

(b) Services that are essential to achieve health equity.

(3) “Health benefit plan” has the meaning given that term in ORS 743B.005 (Definitions) .

(4) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) “Health care entity” includes:

(A) An individual health professional licensed or certified in this state;

(B) A hospital, as defined in ORS 442.015 (Definitions) , or hospital system, as defined by the authority by rule;

(C) A carrier, as defined in ORS 743B.005 (Definitions) , that offers a health benefit plan in this state;

(D) A Medicare Advantage plan;

(E) A coordinated care organization or a prepaid managed care health services organization, as both terms are defined in ORS 414.025 (Definitions for ORS chapters 411, 413 and 414) ; and

(F) Any other entity that has as a primary function the provision of health care items or services or that is a parent organization of, or is an entity closely related to, an entity that has as a primary function the provision of health care items or services.

(b) “Health care entity” does not include:

(A) Long term care facilities, as defined in ORS 442.015 (Definitions) .

(B) Facilities licensed and operated under ORS 443.400 (Definitions for ORS 443.400 to 443.455) to 443.455 (Civil penalties) .

(5) “Health equity” has the meaning prescribed by the Oregon Health Policy Board and adopted by the authority by rule.

(6) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) “Material change transaction” means:

(A) A transaction in which at least one party had average revenue of $25 million or more in the preceding three fiscal years and another party:

(i) Had an average revenue of at least $10 million in the preceding three fiscal years; or

(ii) In the case of a new entity, is projected to have at least $10 million in revenue in the first full year of operation at normal levels of utilization or operation as prescribed by the authority by rule.

(B) If a transaction involves a health care entity in this state and an out-of-state entity, a transaction that otherwise qualifies as a material change transaction under this paragraph that may result in increases in the price of health care or limit access to health care services in this state.

(b) “Material change transaction” does not include:

(A) A clinical affiliation of health care entities formed for the purpose of collaborating on clinical trials or graduate medical education programs.

(B) A medical services contract or an extension of a medical services contract.

(C) An affiliation that:

(i) Does not impact the corporate leadership, governance or control of an entity; and

(ii) Is necessary, as prescribed by the authority by rule, to adopt advanced value-based payment methodologies to meet the health care cost growth targets under ORS 442.386 (Health Care Cost Growth Target program established) .

(D) Contracts under which one health care entity, for and on behalf of a second health care entity, provides patient care and services or provides administrative services relating to, supporting or facilitating the provision of patient care and services, if the second health care entity:

(i) Maintains responsibility, oversight and control over the patient care and services; and

(ii) Bills and receives reimbursement for the patient care and services.

(E) Transactions in which a participant that is a health center as defined in 42 U.S.C. 254b, while meeting all of the participant’s obligations, acquires, affiliates with, partners with or enters into any agreement with another entity unless the transaction would result in the participant no longer qualifying as a health center under 42 U.S.C. 254b.

(7) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) “Medical services contract” means a contract to provide medical or mental health services entered into by:

(A) A carrier and an independent practice association;

(B) A carrier, coordinated care organization, independent practice association or network of providers and one or more providers, as defined in ORS 743B.001 (Definitions) ;

(C) An independent practice association and an individual health professional or an organization of health care providers;

(D) Medical, dental, vision or mental health clinics; or

(E) A medical, dental, vision or mental health clinic and an individual health professional to provide medical, dental, vision or mental health services.

(b) “Medical services contract” does not include a contract of employment or a contract creating a legal entity and ownership of the legal entity that is authorized under ORS chapter 58, 60 or 70 or under any other law authorizing the creation of a professional organization similar to those authorized by ORS chapter 58, 60 or 70, as may be prescribed by the authority by rule.

(8) “Net patient revenue” means the total amount of revenue, after allowance for contractual amounts, charity care and bad debt, received for patient care and services, including:

(a) Value-based payments;

(b) Incentive payments;

(c) Capitation payments or payments under any similar contractual arrangement for the prepayment or reimbursement of patient care and services; and

(d) Any payment received by a hospital to reimburse a hospital assessment under ORS 414.855 (Hospital assessment) .

(9) “Revenue” means:

(a) Net patient revenue; or

(b) The gross amount of premiums received by a health care entity that are derived from health benefit plans.

(10) “Transaction” means:

(a) A merger of a health care entity with another entity;

(b) An acquisition of one or more health care entities by another entity;

(c) New contracts, new clinical affiliations and new contracting affiliations that will eliminate or significantly reduce, as defined by the authority by rule, essential services;

(d) A corporate affiliation involving at least one health care entity; or

(e) Transactions to form a new partnership, joint venture, accountable care organization, parent organization or management services organization, as prescribed by the authority by rule. [2021 c.615 §1]

Source: Section 415.500 — Definitions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors415.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 415.350 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 415 / Section 415.350
415.350 Right to assets of CCO fixed as of date of order to liquidate
Status: in_force

The rights and liabilities of the coordinated care organization, its creditors and all other persons interested in its assets shall, unless otherwise directed by the court, be fixed as of the date on which an order directing the liquidation of the coordinated care organization is filed in the office of the clerk of the court that made the order, subject to the provisions of ORS 415.404 (Contingent claims) with respect to the rights of claimants holding contingent claims. [2019 c.478 §50]

Source: Section 415.350 — Right to assets of CCO fixed as of date of order to liquidate , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors415.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 418.270 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 418 / Section 418.270
418.270 Surrender of child to child-caring agency
Status: in_force

(1) If licensed for such purposes by the Department of Human Services, a child-caring agency may receive children from the children’s parents or legal guardians for special, temporary or continued care. Upon receiving a child under this section, the agency shall make inquiries, as described in ORS 419B.636 (Inquiry to determine whether child is Indian child) (2), to determine whether there is reason to know that the child is an Indian child. The parents or guardians may sign releases or surrenders giving to the agency guardianship and control of the children during the period of care, which may be extended until the children arrive at legal age. Releases do not surrender the rights of parents or guardians in respect to the adoption of children and do not entitle the agency to give consent to the adoption of the children unless the release or surrender expressly recites that the release or surrender is given for the purpose of adoption. Child-caring agencies are authorized to place children for adoption or family foster care only if authorized by the department in the license issued by the department to the agency.

(2) Severance of family ties with children by adoption or otherwise may be accomplished only by the order of a court of competent jurisdiction.

(3) In the absence of the certificate provided for in subsection (4) of this section, it is unlawful to present a child released or surrendered to a child-caring agency by a parent, parents or guardian for a court to pass upon the adoption of the child until at least six months have elapsed after signing the release or surrender.

(4) Parents or guardians who have given a child into the guardianship of a child-caring agency by release or surrender under this section for the purpose of adoption may, concurrently or subsequently and without any adoption proceeding having been initiated, agree that the release or surrender shall become irrevocable as soon as the child is placed by the agency in the physical custody of a person or persons for the purpose of adoption, and waive their right to personal appearance in court in matters of adoption of the child, by a duly signed and attested certificate. From and after physical placement for adoption, or, if the child is an Indian child, upon entry of the judgment of adoption, the certificate of irrevocability and waiver and the release or surrender may not be revoked by the parent or guardian unless fraud or duress is affirmatively proved.

(5) No agreement to release or surrender a child for adoption, or other agreement or waiver of rights having the same effect, executed before March 24, 1971, in connection with the surrender of a child into the guardianship of a child-caring agency for purposes of adoption, may be revoked or held invalid for any reason except upon affirmative proof of fraud or duress.

(6) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Notwithstanding subsections (1) and (4) of this section, if the agency has reason to know that a child being released or surrendered is an Indian child:

(A) The release, surrender or certificate of irrevocability and waiver must be executed before a court, consistent with this subsection; and

(B) The agency shall petition the court to hold a hearing in which the child’s parent may execute the release, surrender or certificate of irrevocability and waiver.

(b) The petition for a hearing under this subsection may be filed in any pending child custody proceeding, as defined in ORS 419B.603 (Definitions) , involving the child or, if none, a state or local court of competent jurisdiction.

(c) Upon receiving a petition under this subsection, the court shall schedule a hearing no fewer than 10 days following the child’s date of birth and no more than 30 days following the date the petition is filed.

(d) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(A) At the hearing, the court shall explain to the parent, on the record in detail and in the language of the parent, the parent’s right to legal counsel, the terms and consequences of the release, surrender or certificate of irrevocability and waiver and inform the parent that the release, surrender or certificate of irrevocability and waiver may be revoked at any time prior to the entry of the judgment of adoption.

(B) The parent must execute the release, surrender or certificate of irrevocability and waiver in person before the court.

(C) The petitioner shall file the release, surrender or certificate of irrevocability and waiver with the court.

(D) The court shall certify that it provided the explanation in the manner required under subparagraph (A) of this paragraph and that the parent fully understood the terms and consequences of the release, surrender or certificate of irrevocability and waiver. [Formerly 419.128; 1971 c.26 §1; 1975 c.310 §7; 1983 c.510 §10; 2016 c.106 §14; 2021 c.398 §29]

Source: Section 418.270 — Surrender of child to child-caring agency; consent to adoption; time for adoption proceedings; effect of release and surrender , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors418.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 418.943 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 418 / Section 418.943
418.943 Annual report
Status: in_force

The Department of Human Services shall publish annually a report on refugee children in its care. The report shall include, by county and statewide, information on legal status, living arrangement, age, sex, race, accumulated length of time in foster care and other demographic information deemed appropriate. The report shall also state the extent to which the department has complied with ORS 418.925 (“Refugee child” defined) to 418.945 (Rules) and shall include descriptions of the methods of compliance. [1985 c.358 §8]

Source: Section 418.943 — Annual report , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors418.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 419c.145 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 419c / Section 419c.145
419C.145 Preadjudication detention
Status: in_force

(1) A youth may be held or placed in detention before adjudication on the merits if one or more of the following circumstances exists:

(a) The youth is a fugitive from another jurisdiction;

(b) The youth is alleged to be within the jurisdiction of the court under ORS 419C.005 (Jurisdiction) , by having committed or attempted to commit an offense which, if committed by an adult, would be chargeable as:

(A) A crime involving infliction of physical injury to another person;

(B) A misdemeanor under ORS 166.023 (Disorderly conduct in the first degree) ; or

(C) Any felony crime;

(c) The youth has willfully failed to appear at one or more juvenile court proceedings by having disobeyed a proper summons, citation or subpoena;

(d) The youth is currently on probation imposed as a consequence of the youth previously having been found to be within the jurisdiction of the court under ORS 419C.005 (Jurisdiction) , and there is probable cause to believe the youth has violated one or more of the conditions of that probation;

(e) The youth is subject to conditions of release pending or following adjudication of a petition alleging that the youth is within the jurisdiction of the court pursuant to ORS 419C.005 (Jurisdiction) and there is probable cause to believe the youth has violated a condition of release;

(f) The youth is alleged to be in possession of a firearm in violation of ORS 166.250 (Unlawful possession of firearms) ; or

(g) The youth is required to be held or placed in detention for the reasonable protection of the victim.

(2) A youth detained under subsection (1) of this section must be released to the custody of a parent or other responsible person, released upon the youth’s own recognizance or placed in shelter care unless the court or its authorized representative makes written findings that there is probable cause to believe that the youth may be detained under subsection (1) of this section, that describe why it is in the best interests of the youth to be placed in detention and that one or more of the following circumstances are present:

(a) No means less restrictive of the youth’s liberty gives reasonable assurance that the youth will attend the adjudicative hearing; or

(b) The youth’s behavior endangers the physical welfare of the youth, the victim or another person, or endangers the community.

(3) When a youth is ordered held or placed in detention, the court or its authorized representative shall state in writing the basis for its detention decision and a finding describing why it is in the best interests of the youth to be placed in detention. The youth shall have the opportunity to rebut evidence received by the court and to present evidence at the hearing.

(4) In determining whether release is appropriate under subsection (2) of this section, the court or its authorized representative shall consider the following:

(a) The nature and extent of the youth’s family relationships and the youth’s relationships with other responsible adults in the community;

(b) The youth’s previous record of referrals to juvenile court and recent demonstrable conduct;

(c) The youth’s past and present residence;

(d) The youth’s education status and school attendance record;

(e) The youth’s past and present employment;

(f) The youth’s previous record regarding appearance in court;

(g) The nature of the charges against the youth and any mitigating or aggravating factors;

(h) The youth’s mental health;

(i) The reasonable protection of the victim; and

(j) Any other facts relevant to the likelihood of the youth’s appearance in court or likelihood that the youth will comply with the law and other conditions of release.

(5) Notwithstanding subsection (2) of this section, the court may not release a youth when:

(a) There is probable cause to believe the youth committed an offense that, if committed by an adult, would constitute a violent felony; and

(b) There is clear and convincing evidence that the youth poses a danger of serious physical injury to or sexual victimization of the victim or members of the public while the youth is on release. [1993 c.33 §173; 1993 c.546 §130; 1995 c.422 §73g; 1999 c.577 §10; 2001 c.686 §10; 2005 c.631 §5; 2007 c.609 §15]

Source: Section 419C.145 — Preadjudication detention; grounds , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors419C.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 414.318 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 414 / Section 414.318
414.318 Prescription Drug Purchasing Fund
Status: in_force

The Prescription Drug Purchasing Fund is established separate and distinct from the General Fund. The Prescription Drug Purchasing Fund shall consist of moneys appropriated to the fund by the Legislative Assembly and moneys received by the Oregon Health Authority for the purposes established in this section in the form of gifts, grants, bequests, endowments or donations. The moneys in the Prescription Drug Purchasing Fund are continuously appropriated to the authority and shall be used to purchase prescription drugs, reimburse pharmacies for prescription drugs and reimburse the authority for the costs of administering the Oregon Prescription Drug Program, including contracted services costs, computer costs, professional dispensing fees paid to retail pharmacies and other reasonable program costs. Interest earned on the fund shall be credited to the fund. [2003 c.714 §4; 2007 c.697 §20; 2009 c.595 §294]

Note: See note under 414.312 (Oregon Prescription Drug Program) .

Source: Section 414.318 — Prescription Drug Purchasing Fund , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors414.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 419a.124 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 419a / Section 419a.124
419A.124 Policy and procedure recommendations
Status: in_force

In addition to reviewing individual cases of children and wards in substitute care, local citizen review boards may make recommendations to the court and the Department of Human Services concerning substitute care services, policies, procedures and laws. [1993 c.33 §36; 2003 c.396 §23]

Source: Section 419A.124 — Policy and procedure recommendations , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors419A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 415.105 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 415 / Section 415.105
415.105 Investigations authorized
Status: in_force

The Oregon Health Authority, whenever the authority deems it advisable in the interest of members of a coordinated care organization or for the public good, shall investigate into the affairs of:

(1) A coordinated care organization;

(2) A person proposing to form a coordinated care organization; or

(3) A person holding the capital stock, membership or other ownership or controlling interest in one or more coordinated care organizations for the purpose of controlling the management of the coordinated care organization as a voting trustee or otherwise. [2019 c.478 §8]

Source: Section 415.105 — Investigations authorized , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors415.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 419c.261 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 419c / Section 419c.261
419C.261 Amendment and dismissal of petition
Status: in_force

(1) The court, on motion of an interested party or on its own motion, may at any time direct that the petition be amended. If the amendment results in a substantial departure from the facts originally alleged, the court shall grant such continuance as the interests of justice may require. When the court directs the amendment of a petition alleging that a youth has committed an act that would constitute a sex crime, as defined in ORS 163A.005 (Definitions for ORS 163A.005 to 163A.235) , if committed by an adult, the court shall make written findings stating the reason for directing the amendment.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The court may set aside or dismiss a petition filed under ORS 419C.005 (Jurisdiction) in furtherance of justice after considering the circumstances of the youth and the interests of the state in the adjudication of the petition.

(b) If the victim requests notice, the district attorney or juvenile department shall notify the victim of a hearing to amend the petition in advance of the hearing.

(c) When the court sets aside or dismisses a petition alleging that a youth has committed an act that would constitute a sex crime, as defined in ORS 163A.005 (Definitions for ORS 163A.005 to 163A.235) , if committed by an adult, the court shall make written findings stating the reason for setting aside or dismissing the petition. [1993 c.33 §200; 1995 c.422 §77a; 2001 c.803 §7; 2007 c.609 §23; 2009 c.178 §24]

Source: Section 419C.261 — Amendment and dismissal of petition , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors419C.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 414.769 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 414 / Section 414.769
414.769 Payment for gender-affirming treatment
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, “gender-affirming treatment” means a procedure, service, drug, device or product that a physical or behavioral health care provider prescribes to treat an individual for incongruence between the individual’s gender identity and the individual’s sex assignment at birth.

(2) Notwithstanding ORS 414.065 (Determination of health care and services covered) and 414.690 (Prioritized list of health services) , medical assistance provided to a member of a coordinated care organization or a medical assistance recipient who is not enrolled in a coordinated care organization shall include gender-affirming treatment.

(3) The Oregon Health Authority or a coordinated care organization may not:

(a) Deny or limit gender-affirming treatment that is:

(A) Medically necessary as determined by the physical or behavioral health care provider who prescribes the treatment; and

(B) Prescribed in accordance with accepted standards of care.

(b) Deny as a cosmetic service a medically necessary procedure prescribed by a physical or behavioral health care provider as gender-affirming treatment, including but not limited to:

(A) Tracheal shave;

(B) Hair electrolysis;

(C) Facial feminization surgery or other facial gender-affirming treatment;

(D) Revisions to prior forms of gender-affirming treatment; and

(E) Any combination of gender-affirming treatment procedures.

(c) Deny or limit gender-affirming treatment unless a physical or behavioral health care provider with experience prescribing or delivering gender-affirming treatment has first reviewed and approved the denial of or the limitation on the treatment.

(4) A coordinated care organization must:

(a) Contract with a network of gender-affirming treatment providers that is sufficient in numbers and geographic locations to meet the network adequacy standards prescribed by ORS 414.609 (Network adequacy) (1); and

(b) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(A) Ensure that gender-affirming treatment services are accessible to all of the coordinated care organization’s members without unreasonable delay; or

(B) Ensure that all members have geographical access to non-contracting providers of gender-affirming treatment services without unreasonable delay.

(5) The authority shall monitor coordinated care organization compliance with the requirements of this section and may adopt rules necessary to carry out the provisions of this section. [2023 c.228 §24]

Source: Section 414.769 — Payment for gender-affirming treatment; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors414.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 418.039 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 418 / Section 418.039
418.039 Policy on prohibited disqualifications of child welfare services providers
Status: in_force

(1) It is the policy of this state that an individual may not be disqualified from providing child welfare services to a child or ward:

(a) For the sole reason that the individual received child welfare services as a child or youth;

(b) For the sole reason that the individual is a person with a disability; or

(c) On the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender expression or disability.

(2) Subsection (1) of this section applies to any person providing child welfare services to a child or ward, including but not limited to foster parents, proctor foster parents, adoptive parents, relative caregivers, safety providers and direct service providers. [2021 c.387 §8]

Note: 418.039 (Policy on prohibited disqualifications of child welfare services providers) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 418 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

GOVERNOR’S CHILD FOSTER CARE ADVISORY COMMISSION

Source: Section 418.039 — Policy on prohibited disqualifications of child welfare services providers , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors418.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 418.302 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 418 / Section 418.302
418.302 Administrative review required for certain children in voluntary placement
Status: in_force

For those children who have remained in voluntary placement for 18 months, an administrative review by the Department of Human Services shall be required. The department shall review the same information required in reports on children placed pursuant to court order. [1981 c.777 §3]

Source: Section 418.302 — Administrative review required for certain children in voluntary placement , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors418.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 414.371 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 414 / Section 414.371
414.371 Retrospective drug use review program
Status: in_force

The retrospective drug use review program must use:

(1) Guidelines established by the Oregon Health Authority that are based on the recommendations of the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee; and

(2) The mechanized drug claims processing and information retrieval system to analyze claims data on drug use against explicit predetermined standards that are based on compendia and other sources to monitor the following:

(a) Therapeutic appropriateness.

(b) Overutilization or underutilization.

(c) Fraud and abuse.

(d) Therapeutic duplication.

(e) Drug-disease contraindications.

(f) Drug-drug interactions.

(g) Incorrect drug dosage or duration of drug treatment.

(h) Clinical abuse and misuse. [2011 c.720 §8]

Note: See note under 414.351 (Definitions for ORS 414.351 to 414.414) .

Source: Section 414.371 — Retrospective drug use review program , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors414.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 415.510 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 415 / Section 415.510
415.510 Quadrennial study of impact of health care consolidation
Status: in_force

Every four years, the Oregon Health Authority shall commission a study of the impact of health care consolidation in this state. The study must review consolidation occurring during the previous four-year period and include an analysis of:

(1) The impact on costs to consumers for health care either to the benefit or the detriment of consumers; and

(2) Any increases or decreases in the quality of care, including:

(a) Improvement or reductions in morbidity;

(b) Improvement or reductions in the management of population health;

(c) Changes to health and patient outcomes, particularly for underserved and uninsured individuals, recipients of medical assistance and other low-income individuals and individuals living in rural areas, as measured by nationally recognized measures of the quality of health care, such as measures used or endorsed by the National Committee for Quality Assurance, the National Quality Forum, the Physician Consortium for Performance Improvement or the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. [2021 c.615 §6]

Note: Section 6a, chapter 615, Oregon Laws 2021, provides:

Sec. 6a. The Oregon Health Authority shall commission the first study under section 6 of this 2021 Act [ 415.510 (Quadrennial study of impact of health care consolidation) ] no later than September 15, 2026. [2021 c.615 §6a]

Source: Section 415.510 — Quadrennial study of impact of health care consolidation , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors415.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 419c.481 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 419c / Section 419c.481
419C.481 Guardianship and legal custody of adjudicated youth committed to Oregon Youth Authority
Status: in_force

(1) The juvenile court retains jurisdiction and the Oregon Youth Authority retains legal custody of an adjudicated youth committed to it regardless of the physical placement of the adjudicated youth by the youth authority.

(2) When the court grants legal custody to the youth authority, it may also grant guardianship of the adjudicated youth to the youth authority, to remain in effect solely while the adjudicated youth remains in the legal custody of the youth authority.

(3) The director of the youth authority may authorize the superintendent of the youth correction facility, as defined in ORS 420.005 (Definitions) , in which the adjudicated youth is placed, if any, to exercise the duties and authority of a guardian of the adjudicated youth under ORS 419C.558 (Duties and authority of guardian) and to determine parole and final release under ORS 420.045 (Parole) . [1993 c.33 §239; 1993 c.367 §4; 2003 c.396 §120; 2021 c.489 §83]

Source: Section 419C.481 — Guardianship and legal custody of adjudicated youth committed to Oregon Youth Authority , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors419C.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 421.200 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 421 / Section 421.200
421.200 Disciplinary segregation unit data dashboard
Status: in_force

The Department of Corrections shall establish, maintain and publish on the department’s website a publicly accessible data dashboard detailing the following information:

(1) The race, age and misconduct status of each adult in custody placed in a disciplinary segregation unit.

(2) The duration for which each adult in custody placed in a disciplinary segregation unit stays in the disciplinary segregation unit.

(3) The duration for which each adult in custody, after completing a placement in a disciplinary segregation unit, remains in the general population before returning to a disciplinary segregation unit.

(4) The level of misconduct providing the basis for the adult in custody to return to the disciplinary segregation unit under subsection (3) of this section.

(5) The amount of time, in the aggregate and for each occasion, that an adult in custody placed in a disciplinary segregation unit is allowed to spend outside of a cell. [2023 c.245 §1]

Note: 421.200 (Disciplinary segregation unit data dashboard) becomes operative February 1, 2024. See section 2, chapter 245, Oregon Laws 2023.

Note: 421.200 (Disciplinary segregation unit data dashboard) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 421 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 421.200 — Disciplinary segregation unit data dashboard , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors421.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 418.523 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 418 / Section 418.523
418.523 Permissible use of restraint or involuntary seclusion of child in care
Status: in_force

(1) Except as otherwise provided in this section, a child-caring agency, proctor foster home or developmental disabilities residential facility may only place a child in care in a restraint or involuntary seclusion if the child in care’s behavior poses a reasonable risk of imminent serious bodily injury to the child in care or others and less restrictive interventions would not effectively reduce that risk.

(2) A certified foster home may not place a child in care in a restraint or involuntary seclusion.

(3) Notwithstanding subsection (1) or (2) of this section, a child-caring agency, proctor foster home, certified foster home or developmental disabilities residential facility may use the following types of restraints on a child in care:

(a) Holding the child in care’s hand or arm to escort the child in care safely and without the use of force from one area to another;

(b) Assisting the child in care to complete a task if the child in care does not resist the physical contact; or

(c) Using a physical intervention if:

(A) The intervention is necessary to break up a physical fight or to effectively protect a person from an assault, serious bodily injury or sexual contact;

(B) The intervention uses the least amount of physical force and contact possible; and

(C) The intervention is not a prohibited restraint described in ORS 418.521 (Prohibitions on restraint and involuntary seclusion of child in care) (2).

(4) Notwithstanding ORS 418.521 (Prohibitions on restraint and involuntary seclusion of child in care) (2):

(a) The restraint described in ORS 418.521 (Prohibitions on restraint and involuntary seclusion of child in care) (2)(e) may be used if the restraint is necessary to gain control of a weapon.

(b) The restraint described in ORS 418.521 (Prohibitions on restraint and involuntary seclusion of child in care) (2)(g) may be used if the restraint is necessary for the purpose of extracting a body part from a bite.

(c) If a program is a secure children’s inpatient treatment program or secure adolescent inpatient treatment program, the program may place a child in care in a restraint described in ORS 418.521 (Prohibitions on restraint and involuntary seclusion of child in care) (2)(d) or (e) only if:

(A) The child in care is currently admitted to the program;

(B) The restraint is authorized by an order written at the time of and specifically for the current situation by a licensed medical practitioner or a licensed children’s emergency safety intervention specialist;

(C) The restraint is used only as long as needed to prevent serious physical injury, as defined in ORS 161.015 (General definitions) , and while no other intervention or form of restraint is possible;

(D) A licensed medical practitioner, children’s emergency safety intervention specialist or qualified mental health professional, who is certified in the use of the type of restraint used, continuously monitors the use of the restraint and the physical and psychological well-being of the child in care at all times while the restraint is being used;

(E) Each individual placing the child in care in the restraint is certified as described in ORS 418.529 (Training standards and certification) in the use of the type of restraint used and the individual’s training is current;

(F) One or more individuals with current cardiopulmonary resuscitation training are present for the duration of the restraint;

(G) The program has written policies that require a licensed children’s emergency safety intervention specialist or other licensed practitioner to evaluate and document the physical, psychological and emotional well-being of the child in care immediately following the use of the restraint; and

(H) The program is in compliance with any other requirements under ORS 418.519 (Definitions for ORS 418.519 to 418.532) to 418.532 (Notices to children in care) , and the use of the restraint does not otherwise violate any applicable contract requirements or any state or federal law related to the use of restraints.

(5) In addition to the restraints described in subsection (3) of this section, a program may place a child in care in a restraint or involuntary seclusion if:

(a) The restraint or involuntary seclusion is used only for as long as the child in care’s behavior poses a reasonable risk of imminent serious bodily injury;

(b) The individuals placing the child in care in the restraint or involuntary seclusion are certified as described in ORS 418.529 (Training standards and certification) in the use of the type of restraint used or are trained, as required by the department by rule, in the use of the involuntary seclusion used;

(c) The program staff continuously monitor the child in care for the duration of the restraint or involuntary seclusion; and

(d) The restraint or involuntary seclusion is performed in a manner that is safe, proportionate and appropriate, taking into consideration the child in care’s chronological and developmental age, size, gender identity, physical, medical and psychiatric condition and personal history, including any history of physical or sexual abuse.

(6) In addition to the requirements described in subsection (5) of this section, if a program places a child in care in a restraint or involuntary seclusion for more than 10 minutes:

(a) The program must provide the child in care with adequate access to the bathroom and water at least every 30 minutes; and

(b) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(A) Every five minutes after the first 10 minutes of the restraint or involuntary seclusion, a program supervisor who is certified as described in ORS 418.529 (Training standards and certification) in the use of the type of restraint being used or trained, as required by the department by rule, in the use of the involuntary seclusion being used must provide written authorization for the continuation of the restraint or involuntary seclusion.

(B) If the supervisor is not on-site at the time the restraint is used, the supervisor may provide the written authorization electronically.

(C) The written authorization must document why the restraint or involuntary seclusion continues to be the least restrictive intervention to reduce the risk of imminent serious bodily injury in the given circumstances. [2021 c.672 §3; 2021 c.672 §4]

Note: See note under 418.519 (Definitions for ORS 418.519 to 418.532) .

Source: Section 418.523 — Permissible use of restraint or involuntary seclusion of child in care , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors418.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 417.265 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 417 / Section 417.265
417.265 Department of Human Services to implement Convention adoptions
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Central Authority” means the entity designated by any Convention country as such under Article 6(1) of the Convention or, in the case of the United States, the United States Department of State.

(b) “Central Authority function” means any duty required to be carried out by a Central Authority under the Convention or by an entity authorized to perform Central Authority functions under the Convention.

(c) “Convention” means the Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption, concluded May 29, 1993, and entered into force for the United States on April 1, 2008.

(d) “Convention adoption” means the adoption of a child resident in a Convention country by a United States citizen, or the adoption of a child resident in the United States by an individual residing in a Convention country when, in connection with the adoption, the child has moved or will move between the United States and the Convention country.

(e) “Convention country” means a country that is a party to the Convention and with which the Convention is in force for the United States.

(f) “Foreign authorized entity” means a foreign Central Authority or foreign entity authorized to perform Central Authority functions, other than a United States authorized entity, in a Convention adoption case.

(g) “Intercountry Adoption Act of 2000” means the Intercountry Adoption Act of 2000, 42 U.S.C. 14901 et seq.

(h) “Outgoing Convention adoption” means a Convention adoption of a child in the custody of the Department of Human Services by an individual residing in a Convention country when, in connection with the adoption, the child has moved or will be moving from the United States to the Convention country.

(2) The Department of Human Services shall work with the United States Department of State to implement the Convention requirements for Convention adoptions.

(3) To the extent consistent with the Convention and the Intercountry Adoption Act of 2000, the rules, policies and procedures adopted by the Department of Human Services under this section must provide that the Department of Human Services shall, in cooperation with a foreign authorized entity of another Convention country:

(a) Develop minimum requirements for the placement and supervision of a child who is the subject of an outgoing Convention adoption.

(b) Require the exchange and provision of appropriate written reports, including but not limited to background and home studies, between the Department of Human Services and the foreign authorized entity as necessary to meet the requirements developed under paragraph (a) of this subsection.

(c) Establish minimum requirements regarding visits:

(A) To the prospective adoptive parent’s home;

(B) With the child;

(C) With the prospective adoptive parents;

(D) With other persons living in the prospective adoptive parents’ home; and

(E) With other persons who may have information about the child’s adoptive placement. [2009 c.528 §1]

Source: Section 417.265 — Department of Human Services to implement Convention adoptions; minimum requirements; exchange of reports , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors417.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 419a.120 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 419a / Section 419a.120
419A.120 Court use of findings and recommendations
Status: in_force

Upon receipt of findings and recommendations from the local citizen review board, the court shall:

(1) Review the findings and recommendations of the local citizen review board within 10 days after the findings and recommendations are received by the court. If the court finds it appropriate, the court may on its own motion schedule a review hearing.

(2) Cause the findings and recommendations of the local citizen review board to become part of the juvenile court file.

(3) Give the local citizen review board written notice if the court modifies, alters or takes action on a case as a result of the board’s recommendations. [1993 c.33 §38]

Source: Section 419A.120 — Court use of findings and recommendations , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors419A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 418.800 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 418 / Section 418.800
418.800 Review of certain cases by county child abuse multidisciplinary team
Status: in_force

(1) If, in a case of alleged child sexual abuse as described in ORS 419B.005 (Definitions) (1)(a)(C), (D) or (E) by a parent, guardian or caregiver living in the child’s home, the Department of Human Services asks the parent, guardian or caregiver to move from the family home during the investigation and the parent, guardian or caregiver consents to leave the family home, the department shall notify the district attorney responsible for the county child abuse multidisciplinary team for the county in which the child resides about the case. The notification shall be in writing and be given no later than three business days after the departure of the parent, guardian or caregiver from the family home.

(2) A parent, guardian or caregiver who consents to leave the family home as described in subsection (1) of this section or the spouse of the parent, guardian or caregiver may ask the district attorney responsible for the county child abuse multidisciplinary team for a review of the case by the team.

(3) No later than 90 days after receiving a request under subsection (2) of this section, the county child abuse multidisciplinary team shall:

(a) Review the case and consider at least the following:

(A) Whether the investigation should continue;

(B) The welfare of the child and the adults living in the family home; and

(C) The proposed timeline for completing the investigation; and

(b) Provide to the person who requested the review a summary of the proposed timeline for completing the investigation.

(4) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) This section may not be construed to create a new private right of action against a district attorney or any member of a county child abuse multidisciplinary team.

(b) A district attorney and members of a county child abuse multidisciplinary team reviewing a case under subsection (2) of this section are immune from any liability, civil or criminal, that might otherwise be incurred or imposed with respect to reviewing a case, failing to review a case referred to the team under subsection (2) of this section or providing to the person who requested the review a summary of the proposed timeline for completing the investigation.

(c) The act of reviewing a case or failing to review a case referred to the county child abuse multidisciplinary team under subsection (2) of this section or providing or failing to provide a summary to the person who requested the review may not be used by a defendant in any subsequent criminal prosecution or juvenile proceeding. [2005 c.499 §2; 2019 c.141 §23]

Note: 418.800 (Review of certain cases by county child abuse multidisciplinary team) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 418 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 418.800 — Review of certain cases by county child abuse multidisciplinary team , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors418.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 418.735 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 418 / Section 418.735
418.735 Plan for communication among local mental health authorities regarding certain suicides
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Cause of death” has the meaning given that term in ORS 146.003 (Definitions for ORS 146.003 to 146.189 and 146.710 to 146.992) .

(b) “Local mental health authority” has the meaning given that term in ORS 430.630 (Services to be provided by community mental health programs) .

(c) “Manner of death” has the meaning given that term in ORS 146.003 (Definitions for ORS 146.003 to 146.189 and 146.710 to 146.992) .

(d) “Third-party notification” means notification from a source other than a patient in a program administered by the local mental health authority during the patient’s treatment.

(e) “Urban Indian health program” means an urban Indian health program in this state that is operated by an urban Indian organization pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 1651 et seq.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The Oregon Health Authority shall develop a plan for communication among local mental health authorities and local systems to improve notifications and information-sharing when an individual who is 24 years of age or younger dies and the manner of death is suspected to be suicide. The plan must address community suicide response and post-intervention efforts to address loss and the potential of contagion risk. The Oregon Health Authority shall collaborate with the following entities in developing and implementing the plan:

(A) Public school districts;

(B) Public universities listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities) ;

(C) Private post-secondary institutions of education;

(D) Any facility that provides services or resources to runaway or homeless youth;

(E) Federally recognized Oregon tribes; and

(F) Urban Indian health programs.

(b) The Oregon Health Authority shall develop a statewide post-intervention protocol to enable local mental health authorities to deploy uniform and effective post-intervention efforts. In developing the post-intervention protocol, the authority shall take into consideration the Youth Suicide Intervention and Prevention Plan developed by the Youth Suicide Intervention and Prevention Coordinator under ORS 418.731 (Youth Suicide Intervention and Prevention Coordinator) and 418.733 (Updates to Youth Suicide Intervention and Prevention Plan) and may consult with local mental health authorities, federally recognized Oregon tribes, urban Indian health programs, youth-serving entities, individuals with lived experience in suicide ideation, attempts and loss, medical examiners, colleges and universities and national experts in suicide post-intervention.

(3) No later than 72 hours after receiving a third-party notification, including notice under ORS 146.100 (Where death considered to have occurred) , of the death of an individual described in subsection (2)(a) of this section, if the deceased individual was not domiciled in the county where the death occurred, the local mental health authority shall provide notice of the death to the local mental health authority in the county where the deceased individual was domiciled.

(4) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The local mental health authority in the county where an individual described in subsection (2)(a) of this section was domiciled may notify the local mental health authority in any other county in which the deceased individual had significant contacts, as described by the Oregon Health Authority by rule.

(b) The local mental health authority in the county where an individual described in subsection (2)(a) of this section was domiciled shall provide notice of the death to the following local systems that had contact with the deceased individual:

(A) The principal or superintendent of relevant area public schools, the principal of relevant area private schools or any public university listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities) or private post-secondary institution of education the individual was attending at the time of the individual’s death;

(B) The juvenile department;

(C) Community developmental disabilities programs;

(D) Local child welfare agencies;

(E) Local substance use disorder programs;

(F) Urban Indian health programs; or

(G) Any other organization or person identified by the local mental health authority as necessary to receive notice to preserve the public health.

(c) No later than seven days after receiving notice of the death of an individual described in subsection (2)(a) of this section, each local mental health authority in a county in which the deceased individual had significant contacts, as described by the Oregon Health Authority by rule, and any public school district, public university listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities) or private post-secondary institution of education the individual was attending at the time of the individual’s death shall inform the Oregon Health Authority, in a manner and in a format determined by the authority, of activities implemented to support local entities and individuals affected by the suicide and to prevent the risk of contagion. The authority shall serve as a resource to the local mental health authorities and any public school district, public university listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities) or private post-secondary institution of education the individual was attending at the time of the individual’s death as needed by the community.

(5) The notifications described in subsections (3) and (4) of this section must contain the following information regarding the deceased individual to enable the local systems to deploy effective post-intervention efforts:

(a) The name of the deceased individual;

(b) The birth date of the deceased individual;

(c) The date of death of the deceased individual;

(d) The suspected manner of death;

(e) A description of the cause of death; and

(f) Any other information that the local mental health authority determines is necessary to preserve the public health and that is not otherwise protected from public disclosure by state or federal law. [2015 c.296 §1; 2019 c.178 §1; 2019 c.471 §1; 2021 c.185 §2]

Note: 418.735 (Plan for communication among local mental health authorities regarding certain suicides) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 418 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

INVESTIGATION OF CHILD ABUSE, RAPE AND SUICIDE

Source: Section 418.735 — Plan for communication among local mental health authorities regarding certain suicides; Oregon Health Authority notification; authority as resource; notice of death suspected to be suicide , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors418.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 414.884 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 414 / Section 414.884
414.884 Applicability of managed care organization assessment
Status: in_force

ORS 414.880 (Managed care organization assessment) , 414.882 (Refund of managed care organization assessment) and 414.902 (Managed care organization assessment) apply to any payments made to a managed care organization by the Oregon Health Authority for the period beginning January 1, 2020, and ending December 31, 2026. [2017 c.538 §12; 2019 c.2 §10]

Note: See note under 414.880 (Managed care organization assessment) .

Source: Section 414.884 — Applicability of managed care organization assessment , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors414.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 414.359 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 414 / Section 414.359
414.359 Mental Health Clinical Advisory Group
Status: in_force

(1) The Mental Health Clinical Advisory Group is established in the Oregon Health Authority. The Mental Health Clinical Advisory Group shall develop evidence-based algorithms for mental health treatments, including treatments with mental health drugs based on:

(a) The efficacy of the drug;

(b) The cost of the drug;

(c) Potential side effects of the drug;

(d) A patient’s profile; and

(e) A patient’s history with the drug.

(2) The Mental Health Clinical Advisory Group consists of 18 members appointed by the authority as follows:

(a) Two psychiatrists each with an active community practice;

(b) One child and adolescent psychiatrist;

(c) Two licensed clinical psychologists;

(d) One psychiatric nurse practitioner with prescribing privileges;

(e) Two primary care providers;

(f) Two pharmacists, one of whom must have experience dispensing to long term care facilities and patients with special needs;

(g) Two individuals, each representing a statewide mental health advocacy organization for children and adults with mental illness, who have experience as a consumer of mental health services or as a family member of a consumer of mental health services;

(h) Two individuals each representing a coordinated care organization;

(i) One consumer of mental health services;

(j) One member of a federally recognized Oregon Indian tribe;

(k) One member who represents the Department of Corrections who has a clinical background; and

(L) One member who is a clinical psychiatrist and who represents the Oregon Psychiatric Access Line.

(3) The Mental Health Clinical Advisory Group shall, in developing treatment algorithms, consider all of the following:

(a) Peer-reviewed medical literature;

(b) Observational studies;

(c) Studies of health economics;

(d) Input from patients and physicians; and

(e) Any other information that the group deems appropriate.

(4) The Mental Health Clinical Advisory Group shall make recommendations to the authority and the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee, including but not limited to:

(a) Implementation of evidence-based algorithms.

(b) Any changes needed to any preferred drug list used by the authority.

(c) Practice guidelines for the treatment of mental health disorders with mental health drugs.

(d) Coordinating the work of the group with an entity that offers a psychiatric advice hotline.

(5) Recommendations of the Mental Health Clinical Advisory Group shall be posted to the website of the authority no later than 30 days after the group approves the recommendations.

(6) No later than December 31 of each year, the Mental Health Clinical Advisory Group shall report to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to health on recommendations made to the authority under subsection (4) of this section and the report may include recommendations for legislation.

(7) A member of the Mental Health Clinical Advisory Group is not entitled to compensation but may be reimbursed for necessary travel expenses incurred in the performance of the member’s official duties.

(8) The Mental Health Clinical Advisory Group shall select one of its members as chairperson and another as vice chairperson, for terms and with duties and powers necessary for the performance of the functions of the group.

(9) A majority of the members of the Mental Health Clinical Advisory Group constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business.

(10) The Mental Health Clinical Advisory Group shall meet at least once every two months at a time and place determined by the chairperson. The group also may meet at other times and places specified by the call of the chairperson or of a majority of the members of the group. The group may meet in executive session when discussing factors listed in subsection (1) of this section.

(11) All agencies of state government, as defined in ORS 174.111 (“State government” defined) , are directed to assist the Mental Health Clinical Advisory Group in the performance of duties of the group and, to the extent permitted by laws relating to confidentiality, to furnish information and advice the members of the group consider necessary to perform their duties. [2019 c.544 §1]

Note: 414.359 (Mental Health Clinical Advisory Group) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 414 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 414.359 — Mental Health Clinical Advisory Group , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors414.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 414.695 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 414 / Section 414.695
414.695 Medical technology assessment
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section and ORS 414.698 (Comparative effectiveness of medical technologies) :

(a) “Medical technology” means medical equipment and devices, medical or surgical procedures and techniques used by health care providers in delivering medical care to individuals, and the organizational or supportive systems within which medical care is delivered.

(b) “Medical technology assessment” means evaluation of the use, clinical effectiveness and cost of a technology in comparison with its alternatives.

(2) The Health Evidence Review Commission shall develop a medical technology assessment process. The Oregon Health Authority shall direct the commission with regard to medical technologies to be assessed and the timing of the assessments.

(3) The commission shall appoint and work with an advisory committee whose members have the appropriate expertise to conduct a medical technology assessment.

(4) The commission shall present its preliminary findings at a public hearing and shall solicit testimony and information from health care consumers. The commission shall give strong consideration to the recommendations of the advisory committee and public testimony in developing its assessment.

(5) To ensure that confidentiality is maintained, identification of a patient or a person licensed to provide health services may not be included with the data submitted under this section, and the commission shall release such data only in aggregate statistical form. All findings and conclusions, interviews, reports, studies, communications and statements procured by or furnished to the commission in connection with obtaining the data necessary to perform its functions is confidential pursuant to ORS 192.338 (Exempt and nonexempt public record to be separated) , 192.345 (Public records conditionally exempt from disclosure) and 192.355 (Public records exempt from disclosure) . [2011 c.720 §25]

Note: 414.695 (Medical technology assessment) to 414.701 (Commission may not rely solely on comparative effectiveness research) were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 414 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 414.695 — Medical technology assessment , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors414.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 419b.395 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 419b / Section 419b.395
419B.395 Judgment of parentage or nonparentage
Status: in_force

(1) If in any proceeding under ORS 419B.100 (Jurisdiction) or 419B.500 (Termination of parental rights generally) the juvenile court determines that the child or ward has fewer than two legal parents or that parentage is disputed as allowed in ORS 109.070 (Presumption of parentage) , the court may enter a judgment of parentage or a judgment of nonparentage in compliance with the provisions of ORS 109.065 (Establishing parentage) , 109.070 (Presumption of parentage) , 109.124 (Definitions for ORS 109.124 to 109.230) to 109.230 (Legality of contract between mother and father of child born out of wedlock) , 109.250 (Short title) to 109.262 (Uniformity of interpretation) , 109.326 (Consent when spouse not parent) and 419B.609 (Acknowledgment or establishment of parentage) .

(2) Before entering a judgment under subsection (1) of this section, the court shall:

(a) Determine that the inquiry requirements under ORS 419B.636 (Inquiry to determine whether child is Indian child) (2), to determine whether the child is an Indian child, have been satisfied;

(b) Make a finding regarding whether the child is an Indian child, subject to the procedures under ORS 419B.636 (Inquiry to determine whether child is Indian child) (4); and

(c) Find that adequate notice and an opportunity to be heard was provided to:

(A) The parties to the proceeding;

(B) The person alleged or claiming to be the child or ward’s parent;

(C) The Administrator of the Division of Child Support of the Department of Justice or the branch office providing support services to the county in which the court is located; and

(D) If the child is an Indian child, the child’s Indian custodian and tribe, together with the notice of proceeding in the form required under ORS 419B.639 (Notice to tribe in emergency proceeding) (2).

(3) When appropriate, the court shall inform a person before the court claiming to be the parent of a child or ward that parentage establishment services may be available through the administrator if the child or ward:

(a) Is a child born out of wedlock;

(b) Has not been placed for adoption; and

(c) Has fewer than two legal parents.

(4) As used in this section:

(a) “Administrator” has the meaning given that term in ORS 25.010 (Definitions for support enforcement laws) .

(b) “Child born out of wedlock” has the meaning given that term in ORS 109.124 (Definitions for ORS 109.124 to 109.230) .

(c) “Legal parent” has the meaning given that term in ORS 419A.004 (Definitions) . [2005 c.160 §8; 2015 c.254 §10; 2015 c.795 §3; 2017 c.651 §42; 2021 c.398 §46; 2021 c.489 §60]

Source: Section 419B.395 — Judgment of parentage or nonparentage , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors419B.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 419c.623 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 419c / Section 419c.623
419C.623 Frequency and content of report
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Youth Authority, a county juvenile department or a private agency shall file the reports required by ORS 419C.620 (Circumstances requiring report) at times required by the court, required by the adjudicated youth’s reformation plan or case plan and as determined necessary by the youth authority or agency. The youth authority or agency shall file reports more frequently if the court so orders. The reports shall include, but need not be limited to:

(a) A description of the offenses that necessitated the placement of the adjudicated youth with the youth authority, juvenile department or agency;

(b) A description of the adjudicated youth’s risk to reoffend and an analysis of the need for services and assistance; and

(c) A proposed reformation plan or case plan, or proposed continuation or modification of an existing reformation plan or case plan, including, where applicable, a description of services to be provided in furtherance of the adjudicated youth’s reformation and safe return to the community.

(2) A report under ORS 419C.620 (Circumstances requiring report) (2) by a county juvenile department must also include:

(a) A description of the efforts to return the adjudicated youth to the parental home, including, when applicable, efforts to assist the parents in remedying factors that contributed to the removal of the adjudicated youth from the home.

(b) A description of the care, treatment and supervision that have been provided for the adjudicated youth, including:

(A) The safety of the placement;

(B) A description of whether the placement is the least restrictive and most appropriate setting available and in close proximity to the adjudicated youth’s home, and is consistent with the best interest and the special needs of the adjudicated youth; and

(C) An analysis of the effectiveness of the care, treatment and supervision.

(c) A description of the progress that has been made toward alleviating or mitigating the causes necessitating the adjudicated youth’s placement.

(d) If continued substitute care is recommended, a proposed timetable for the adjudicated youth’s return home or other permanent placement or a justification of why continued substitute care is necessary.

(3) Notwithstanding the requirements of subsections (1) and (2) of this section, reports following the first report that is required by this section need not contain information contained in prior reports.

(4) Notwithstanding the requirements under ORS 419C.620 (Circumstances requiring report) that reports be filed with the court, any report after the first report that is required by subsections (1) and (2) of this section on an adjudicated youth whose case is being regularly reviewed by a local citizen review board shall be filed with that local citizen review board rather than with the court. [1993 c.33 §264; 1999 c.92 §3; 2005 c.159 §6; 2019 c.513 §4; 2021 c.489 §106]

Source: Section 419C.623 — Frequency and content of report , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors419C.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 419a.018 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 419a / Section 419a.018
419A.018 Juvenile department is county agency
Status: in_force

Except as provided in ORS 419A.010 (Appointment of counselors and director) , the juvenile department of a county is and shall be considered a county agency for all purposes. [1993 c.33 §15]

Source: Section 419A.018 — Juvenile department is county agency , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors419A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 419a.104 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 419a / Section 419a.104
419A.104 Report on children and wards in substitute care
Status: in_force

Within seven working days after the first of each month, the Department of Human Services shall send to the citizen review board state administrative office the federally required report listing all children and wards in substitute care. The report must include the dates of placement and the dates by which a review must be conducted. [1993 c.412 §5 (enacted in lieu of 1993 c.33 §29); 2003 c.396 §18]

Source: Section 419A.104 — Report on children and wards in substitute care , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors419A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 419b.887 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 419b / Section 419b.887
419B.887 Objections at depositions
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, “deposition” means a deposition taken under ORS 419B.884 (Depositions) .

(2) Objections to the competency of a witness or to the competency, relevancy, or materiality of testimony are not waived by failure to make them before or during the taking of a deposition unless the ground for the objection is one that might have been obviated or removed if presented before or during the taking of the deposition.

(3) Unless seasonable objection is made at the time the deposition is taken, the following are waived:

(a) Errors and irregularities occurring at the oral examination in the manner of taking the deposition, in the form of the questions or answers, in the oath or affirmation or in the conduct of the parties; and

(b) Errors of any kind that might be obviated, removed or cured if promptly presented.

(4) Unless a motion to suppress the deposition or some part of the deposition is made with reasonable promptness after the error or irregularity is, or with due diligence might have been, ascertained, errors and irregularities in the manner in which the testimony is transcribed or the deposition is prepared, signed, certified, sealed, indorsed, transmitted and filed are waived. [2001 c.622 §23]

Source: Section 419B.887 — Objections at depositions; effect of failure to make timely objection; errors and irregularities in transcript preparation , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors419B.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 418.210 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 418 / Section 418.210
418.210 Application of ORS 418.205 to 418.327
Status: in_force

ORS 418.205 (Definitions for ORS 418.205 to 418.327, 418.330, 418.470, 418.475, 418.950 to 418.970 and 418.992 to 418.998) to 418.327 (Licensing of private residential boarding schools) shall not apply to:

(1) Homes established and maintained by fraternal organizations wherein only members, their spouses and surviving spouses in marriages and children are admitted as residents;

(2) Any foster home that is subject to ORS 418.625 (Definitions for ORS 418.625 to 418.645) to 418.645 (Appeal from decision of department) ;

(3) Any child care facility that is subject to ORS 329A.030 (Central Background Registry) and 329A.250 (Definitions for ORS 329A.030, 329A.250 to 329A.450 and 329A.500) to 329A.450 (Assistance to staff of facility) ;

(4) Any individual, or home of an individual, providing respite services, as defined in ORS 418.205 (Definitions for ORS 418.205 to 418.327, 418.330, 418.470, 418.475, 418.950 to 418.970 and 418.992 to 418.998) , for parents pursuant to a properly executed power of attorney under ORS 109.056 (Delegation of certain powers by parent or guardian) ;

(5) Any private agency or organization facilitating the provision of respite services, as defined in ORS 418.205 (Definitions for ORS 418.205 to 418.327, 418.330, 418.470, 418.475, 418.950 to 418.970 and 418.992 to 418.998) , for parents pursuant to a properly executed power of attorney under ORS 109.056 (Delegation of certain powers by parent or guardian) ; or

(6) A shelter-care home that is subject to ORS 418.625 (Definitions for ORS 418.625 to 418.645) to 418.645 (Appeal from decision of department) .

(7) Any governmental entity, other than a county program, that is a provider of care or services for children, including but not limited to the Oregon Youth Authority. [Formerly 419.105; 1975 c.310 §2; 1983 c.510 §2; 1995 c.278 §49; 2010 c.60 §2; 2011 c.278 §2; 2015 c.629 §48; 2016 c.106 §2; 2019 c.513 §2]

Source: Section 418.210 — Application of ORS 418.205 to 418.327 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors418.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 419b.404 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 419b / Section 419b.404
419B.404 Support for child or ward in state financed or supported institution
Status: in_force

Any order for support entered pursuant to ORS 419B.400 (Authority to order support) for a child or ward in the care and custody of the Department of Human Services may be made contingent upon the child or ward residing in a state financed or supported residence, shelter or other facility or institution. A certificate signed by the Director of Human Services, the Administrator of the Division of Child Support or the administrator’s authorized representative shall be sufficient to establish such periods of residence and to satisfy the order for periods of nonresidence. [1993 c.33 §123; 2003 c.396 §71]

Source: Section 419B.404 — Support for child or ward in state financed or supported institution , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors419B.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 418.306 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 418 / Section 418.306
418.306 Denial of visitation by child-caring agency as disciplinary measure prohibited
Status: in_force

A child-caring agency subject to ORS 418.205 (Definitions for ORS 418.205 to 418.327, 418.330, 418.470, 418.475, 418.950 to 418.970 and 418.992 to 418.998) to 418.327 (Licensing of private residential boarding schools) , 418.470 (Authority to pay for shelter-care homes) , 418.475 (Independent residence facilities) or 418.950 (Definitions for ORS 418.950 to 418.970) to 418.970 (ORS 418.950 to 418.970 inapplicable to existing facilities) that is providing care or services to a child may not deny a parent, guardian or sibling of the child the right to visit the child solely as a disciplinary measure against the child. [1993 c.785 §2; 2016 c.106 §21]

Source: Section 418.306 — Denial of visitation by child-caring agency as disciplinary measure prohibited , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors418.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 419b.090 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 419b / Section 419b.090
419B.090 Juvenile court
Status: in_force

(1) The juvenile court is a court of record and exercises jurisdiction as a court of general and equitable jurisdiction and not as a court of limited or inferior jurisdiction. The juvenile court is called “The _________ Court of _________ County, Juvenile Department.”

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) It is the policy of the State of Oregon to recognize that children are individuals who have legal rights. Among those rights are the right to:

(A) Permanency with a safe family;

(B) Freedom from physical, sexual or emotional abuse or exploitation; and

(C) Freedom from substantial neglect of basic needs.

(b) Parents and guardians have a duty to afford their children the rights listed in paragraph (a) of this subsection. Parents and guardians have a duty to remove any impediment to their ability to perform parental duties that afford these rights to their children. When a parent or guardian fails to fulfill these duties, the juvenile court may determine that it is in the best interests of the child to remove the child from the parent or guardian either temporarily or permanently.

(c) The provisions of this chapter shall be liberally construed to the end that a child coming within the jurisdiction of the court may receive such care, guidance, treatment and control as will lead to the child’s welfare and the protection of the community.

(3) It is the policy of the State of Oregon to safeguard and promote each child’s right to safety, stability and well-being and to safeguard and promote each child’s relationships with parents, siblings, grandparents, other relatives and adults with whom a child develops healthy emotional attachments.

(4) It is the policy of the State of Oregon to guard the liberty interest of parents protected by the Fourteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution and to protect the rights and interests of children, as provided in subsection (2) of this section. The provisions of this chapter shall be construed and applied in compliance with federal constitutional limitations on state action established by the United States Supreme Court with respect to interference with the rights of parents to direct the upbringing of their children, including, but not limited to, the right to:

(a) Guide the secular and religious education of their children;

(b) Make health care decisions for their children; and

(c) Discipline their children.

(5) It is the policy of the State of Oregon, in those cases not described as extreme conduct under ORS 419B.502 (Termination upon finding of extreme conduct) , to offer appropriate reunification services to parents and guardians to allow them the opportunity to adjust their circumstances, conduct or conditions to make it possible for the child to safely return home within a reasonable time. The state shall provide to parents and guardians with disabilities opportunities to benefit from or participate in reunification services that are equal to those extended to individuals without disabilities. The state shall provide aids, benefits and services different from those provided to parents and guardians without disabilities, when necessary to ensure that parents and guardians with disabilities are provided with an equal opportunity under this subsection. Although there is a strong preference that children live in their own homes with their own families, the state recognizes that it is not always possible or in the best interests of the child or the public for children who have been abused or neglected to be reunited with their parents or guardians. In those cases, the State of Oregon has the obligation to create or provide an alternative, safe and permanent home for the child.

(6) It is the policy of the State of Oregon, in a case involving an Indian child, to safeguard and promote the Indian child’s connections with the Indian child’s family, culture and tribe in accordance with the policies regarding Indian children in child custody proceedings under ORS 419B.600 (Policy on Indian child welfare) . [1997 c.873 §2a; 1999 c.859 §22; 2001 c.686 §21; 2007 c.71 §112; 2007 c.806 §3; 2015 c.795 §1; 2019 c.514 §1; 2020 s.s.1 c.14 §25; 2021 c.398 §67]

Source: Section 419B.090 — Juvenile court; jurisdiction; policy , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors419B.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 413.500 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 413 / Section 413.500
413.500 Women, Infants and Children Program
Status: in_force

(1) The Women, Infants and Children Program is established in the Oregon Health Authority. The purpose of the program is to serve as an adjunct to health care by providing nutritious food, nutrition education and counseling, health screening and referral services to pregnant and breast-feeding women and to infants and children in certain high-risk categories.

(2) The authority shall adopt:

(a) Standards and procedures to guide administration of the program by the state in conformity with federal requirements and to define the rights, responsibilities and legal procedures of program vendors; and

(b) Rules necessary to implement and carry out the provisions of this section.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) In addition to any other penalty provided by law, the authority may assess a civil penalty against any person for violation of any rule of the authority relating to the Women, Infants and Children Program. The authority shall adopt by rule criteria for the amount of civil penalties to be assessed under this section.

(b) All penalties recovered under this section shall be deposited into the Oregon Health Authority Fund and credited to an account designated by the authority. Moneys deposited are appropriated continuously to the authority and shall be used only for the administration and enforcement of this section. [Formerly 409.600]

Note: 413.500 (Women, Infants and Children Program) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 413 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 413.500 — Women, Infants and Children Program; rules; civil penalties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors413.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 414.717 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 414 / Section 414.717
414.717 Palliative care program
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Interdisciplinary team” means a group composed of the following individuals who are trained or certified in palliative care:

(A) A case manager who is a registered nurse licensed under ORS 678.010 (Definitions for ORS 678.010 to 678.410) to 678.410 (Fees) ;

(B) A medical social worker; and

(C) A physician or other primary care provider.

(b) “Palliative care services” includes:

(A) Palliative care assessment;

(B) Advanced care planning including a discussion regarding completing a POLST;

(C) Case management and care coordination provided by a registered nurse in an interdisciplinary team;

(D) Pain and symptom management;

(E) Mental health and medical social work services;

(F) Twenty-four hour clinical telephone support;

(G) Spiritual care services; and

(H) Other services prescribed by the Oregon Health Authority by rule.

(c) “POLST” has the meaning given that term in ORS 127.663 (Definitions for ORS 127.663 to 127.684) .

(d) “Residential care facility” has the meaning given that term in ORS 443.400 (Definitions for ORS 443.400 to 443.455) .

(e) “Skilled nursing facility” has the meaning given that term in ORS 442.015 (Definitions) .

(2) The authority shall administer a program to provide palliative care services through coordinated care organizations. The authority shall adopt by rule the eligibility requirements and provider qualifications for the program including but not limited to all of the following:

(a) A patient qualifies for palliative care services under the program if the patient:

(A) Has been diagnosed with a serious illness with a life-limiting prognosis that negatively impacts the patient’s quality of life or the quality of life of the patient’s caregiver; and

(B) Palliative care is ordered by the patient’s physician or other primary care provider.

(b) The palliative care services, as determined and provided by an interdisciplinary team, must be provided in the patient’s choice of residence.

(c) A provider of palliative care services under the program and a coordinated care organization shall determine the reimbursement paid for services by mutual agreement.

(3) A residential care facility or a skilled nursing facility is not subject to the rules adopted by the authority under subsection (2) of this section in the provision or arrangement of palliative care services for residents of the facilities. [2021 c.462 §1]

Note: 414.717 (Palliative care program) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 414 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 414.717 — Palliative care program; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors414.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 418.965 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 418 / Section 418.965
418.965 Approval or denial of applications
Status: in_force

(1) A city or county shall approve or deny an application for the siting of a child-caring facility within 90 days after the date of application, unless both the applicant and the city or county agree to an extension of time.

(2) A city or county may not deny an application for the siting of a child-caring facility unless it has adopted the procedure authorized by ORS 418.960 (City and county siting of child-caring facilities) . [1979 c.597 §§4,5; 2005 c.22 §292]

Source: Section 418.965 — Approval or denial of applications , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors418.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 410.632 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 410 / Section 410.632
410.632 Certain covenants between employer and home care worker or personal support worker voidable by worker
Status: in_force

A covenant between an employee and an employer not to solicit employees of the employer or solicit or transact business with customers of the employer made in the context of an employment relationship or contract with a home care worker or personal support worker, as defined in ORS 410.600 (Definitions for ORS 410.595 to 410.625) , is voidable by the home care worker or personal support worker and may not be enforced by a court of this state. [2017 c.360 §2; 2018 c.75 §20]

Source: Section 410.632 — Certain covenants between employer and home care worker or personal support worker voidable by worker , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors410.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 419b.652 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 419b / Section 419b.652
419B.652 Determination regarding improper removal or retainment
Status: in_force

(1) The juvenile court, on the court’s own motion or on the motion of any party, shall expeditiously determine whether an Indian child asserted to be within the jurisdiction of the juvenile court under ORS 419B.100 (Jurisdiction) has been improperly removed or improperly retained following a visit or temporary relinquishment of custody. A motion under this section may be made orally on the record or in writing.

(2) If the court finds that the Indian child has been improperly removed or improperly retained, the court shall order the Department of Human Services to immediately return the Indian child to the child’s parent or Indian custodian and dismiss the proceeding, unless the court determines by clear and convincing evidence that doing so would subject the child to substantial and immediate danger or a threat of substantial and immediate danger. [2021 c.398 §39]

Note: See note under 419B.600 (Policy on Indian child welfare) .

Source: Section 419B.652 — Determination regarding improper removal or retainment; effect of determination; exception , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors419B.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 419a.090 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 419a / Section 419a.090
419A.090 Local citizen review boards
Status: in_force

Subject to the availability of funds, the Judicial Department shall establish local citizen review boards. There shall be at least one local citizen review board in each county with a population of 5,000 or more, except that for two or more contiguous counties, each with a population of fewer than 100,000, there may be joint local citizen review boards. [1993 c.33 §18]

Source: Section 419A.090 — Local citizen review boards , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors419A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 417.720 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 417 / Section 417.720
417.720 Characteristics of service system
Status: in_force

The characteristics of the service system developed and implemented under ORS 417.705 (Definitions for ORS 417.705 to 417.800) to 417.800 (Department to coordinate efforts and make recommendations) are that the system:

(1) Is nonstigmatizing;

(2) Is available and accessible when needed and is based on the perspective of children and families and, whenever possible, allows families to design their own service programs, based on assessment of their needs and their solutions and resources for change;

(3) Is outcome-oriented;

(4) Is integrated;

(5) Recognizes the contributions of the system’s workers;

(6) Promotes in the community a sense of responsibility for self and others and is committed to the well-being of children as well as support for families;

(7) Emphasizes local planning for children and families and integrates local needs with statewide goals;

(8) Provides services locally in a process that encourages partnerships, alliances and efficient use of resources; and

(9) Provides local service delivery systems that build on the unique strengths of the county or community. [1993 c.676 §2; 2012 c.97 §22]

Source: Section 417.720 — Characteristics of service system , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors417.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 421.639 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 421 / Section 421.639
421.639 Exclusion of F. H. Dammasch State Hospital as department facility
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding ORS 421.611 (Findings) to 421.630 (Judicial review) or any actions taken under ORS 421.611 (Findings) to 421.630 (Judicial review) , and notwithstanding ORS 421.637 (When department required to propose site) , 421.641 (Hearings in region where proposed site located) and 421.643 (Notice to Governor regarding proposed site) , the real property known as the F. H. Dammasch State Hospital shall not be used as a Department of Corrections facility. [1999 c.982 §6]

Source: Section 421.639 — Exclusion of F. H. Dammasch State Hospital as department facility , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors421.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 418.529 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 418 / Section 418.529
418.529 Training standards and certification
Status: in_force

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The Department of Human Services shall adopt by rule training standards and certification requirements regarding the placement of a child in care in a restraint or involuntary seclusion, consistent with this section.

(b) The department shall designate two or three nationally recognized providers of crisis intervention training that meet the department’s training standards and whose certifications issued upon completion of the training programs the department will recognize as satisfying the department’s certification requirements.

(2) The department’s rules under this section must:

(a) Ensure consistency of training and professional development across all programs;

(b) Require the teaching of techniques for nonviolent crisis intervention that do not require restraint;

(c) Focus on de-escalation and trauma-informed behavioral support as the core of a training program;

(d) Offer options for certification in skills that do not include the use of restraint to improve agency-wide safety, culture and trauma-informed practices;

(e) Prioritize the reduction or elimination of the use of restraint and involuntary seclusion;

(f) Ensure that any physical intervention skills taught are trauma-informed, age-appropriate and developmentally appropriate for children in care, reduce the risk of physical or emotional harm and are consistent with all state and federal laws;

(g) Include training to identify the physical, psychological and emotional risks for children and program staff related to the use of restraint and involuntary seclusion;

(h) Ensure fidelity of training through the publication of consistent training materials and resources for certified instructors and certified program staff;

(i) Include requirements for instructor training and certification; and

(j) Require regular, ongoing support to certified instructors, including quality control, monitoring of outcomes and provision of information regarding networks for professional collaboration and support.

(3) The department’s rules must require that training instructors:

(a) Be certified to conduct the type of training the instructor is providing;

(b) Complete a minimum of 26 hours of initial education with a focus on de-escalation, nonviolent intervention and methods consistent with the department’s rules for the use of physical intervention;

(c) Complete a minimum of 12 hours of continuing education every two years;

(d) Be recertified at least once every two years; and

(e) Demonstrate written and physical competency before receiving certification or recertification.

(4) The department’s rules must provide that an individual who places a child in care in a program in a restraint must be certified in the use of the specific type of restraint used. The department’s rules must describe the minimum certification requirements, including:

(a) Completion of a minimum of 12 hours of initial training in person from an instructor certified as provided in subsection (3) of this section, including at least six hours of training in positive behavior support, nonviolent crisis intervention and other methods of nonphysical intervention to support children in care in crisis;

(b) Annual continuing education with a certified instructor; and

(c) Demonstration of a mastery of the training program material both in writing and by physical competency before receiving certification.

(5) A certification issued under this section:

(a) Must be personal to the individual certified by the training provider;

(b) May be valid for no more than two years without recertification;

(c) Must require annual continuing education to maintain;

(d) Must require additional training to renew the certification;

(e) Must be portable between employers; and

(f) Must include:

(A) The dates during which the certification is current;

(B) The types of restraint in which the individual is certified, if any;

(C) The types of training the individual is certified to conduct, if any;

(D) Any special endorsements earned by the individual;

(E) The level of training; and

(F) The name of the certified instructor who conducted the training and administered the assessment of proficiency.

(6) An individual whose certification is consistent with the department’s rules under this section shall maintain the documentation of the certification and make that documentation available to the department upon request. [2021 c.672 §9; 2021 c.672 §10]

Note: See note under 418.519 (Definitions for ORS 418.519 to 418.532) .

Source: Section 418.529 — Training standards and certification; instructor qualifications; continuing education; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors418.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 411.837 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 411 / Section 411.837
411.837 Compliance with state and federal laws required
Status: in_force

Counties, state institutions and agencies, issuing agencies, retail food outlets, wholesale food concerns, banks and all persons who participate in or administer any part of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program shall comply with all state and federal laws, rules and regulations applicable to such plans. [1963 c.599 §11; 2009 c.599 §6]

Source: Section 411.837 — Compliance with state and federal laws required , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors411.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 419b.055 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 419b / Section 419b.055
419B.055 Action by Attorney General for protective order on behalf of department employee
Status: in_force

(1) The Attorney General may bring an action in a circuit court for a citation or a stalking protective order under ORS 30.866 (Action for issuance or violation of stalking protective order) or 163.730 (Definitions for ORS 30.866 and 163.730 to 163.750) to 163.750 (Violating a court’s stalking protective order) on behalf of an employee of the Department of Human Services who, because of being involved in the conduct described in subsection (3) of this section, is the subject of repeated and unwanted contact by another person that causes alarm or coercion to the employee. The Attorney General’s responsibility under this subsection is limited to circumstances in which an employee of the department submits a written request to the Attorney General that:

(a) Has been approved in writing by the Director of Human Services or the director’s designee;

(b) Sets forth sufficient facts and evidence, the truth of which has been affirmed by the employee; and

(c) Based solely upon the opinion of the Attorney General, is an action that is likely to succeed.

(2) The action brought under this section may not include a request for:

(a) Special and general damages, including damages for emotional distress;

(b) Economic or noneconomic damages;

(c) Punitive damages; or

(d) Attorney fees and costs.

(3) Departmental employees on whose behalf the citation or stalking protective order may be obtained under subsection (1) of this section include employees who:

(a) Conduct a child abuse investigation under ORS 419B.020 (Duty of department or law enforcement agency receiving report) ;

(b) Make a determination that a child must be taken into protective custody under ORS 419B.150 (When protective custody authorized) or 419B.152 (Protective custody of runaway child) ;

(c) Make a determination that a child should not be released to the child’s parent or other responsible person under ORS 419B.165 (Release of child taken into custody) (1)(b); and

(d) Are involved in developing a case plan or making a placement decision for a child in the legal custody of the department. [2015 c.653 §1; 2019 c.594 §7; 2019 c.631 §4]

Note: 419B.055 (Action by Attorney General for protective order on behalf of department employee) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 419B or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 419B.055 — Action by Attorney General for protective order on behalf of department employee; written request; eligible employees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors419B.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 418.033 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 418 / Section 418.033
418.033 Release of records to citizen review board
Status: in_force

The Department of Human Services may release pertinent portions of client or provider records to citizen review boards established by the department to hear client or provider grievances pursuant to rules of the department. The citizen review boards may make such information available to participants in the review of client or provider grievances. The findings of the citizen review board in client or provider grievances may be disclosed to the public, at the discretion of the department, if the aggrieved client or provider has disclosed information concerning the grievance to the public either directly or through another person or persons acting on behalf of the aggrieved client or provider. [1985 c.601 §3]

Source: Section 418.033 — Release of records to citizen review board; when findings of board public; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors418.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 409.130 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 409 / Section 409.130
409.130 Deputy director
Status: in_force

(1) The Director of Human Services may appoint a deputy director, whose appointment is subject to approval by the Governor and who shall serve at the pleasure of the director. The deputy director shall have full authority to act for the director, subject to directions of the director. The appointment of the deputy director shall be by written order, filed with the Secretary of State.

(2) The director may appoint assistant directors as necessary to carry out the responsibilities of the Department of Human Services. The appointment of each assistant director is subject to approval by the Governor. An assistant director serves at the pleasure of the director. [Formerly 184.760; 1999 c.421 §7; 2001 c.900 §65]

Source: Section 409.130 — Deputy director; assistant directors , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors409.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 413.614 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 413 / Section 413.614
413.614 COFA Dental Program established
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “COFA citizen” means an individual who is a citizen of:

(A) The Republic of the Marshall Islands;

(B) The Federated States of Micronesia; or

(C) The Republic of Palau.

(b) “Dental care organization” means a prepaid managed care health services organization, as defined in ORS 414.025 (Definitions for ORS chapters 411, 413 and 414) , that provides dental care to members of a coordinated care organization.

(c) “Income” means the modified adjusted gross income that is attributed to an individual in determining the individual’s eligibility for the medical assistance program.

(2) The COFA Dental Program is established in the Oregon Health Authority. The purpose of the program is to provide oral health care to low-income citizens of the island nations in the Compact of Free Association who are residing in Oregon.

(3) The authority shall contract with dental care organizations throughout this state, and with individual oral health care providers in areas of this state that are not served by dental care organizations, to provide oral health care to COFA citizens enrolled in the COFA Dental Program.

(4) Enrollees in the COFA Dental Program shall receive the types and extent of oral health care services that the authority determines will be provided to medical assistance recipients in accordance with ORS 414.065 (Determination of health care and services covered) , without any corresponding copayments, deductibles or cost sharing required.

(5) An individual is eligible for the COFA Dental Program if the individual:

(a) Is a resident of Oregon;

(b) Is a COFA citizen;

(c) Has income that is less than 138 percent of the federal poverty guidelines; and

(d) Does not qualify for Medicaid under Title XIX of the Social Security Act or the Children’s Health Insurance Program under Title XXI of the Social Security Act.

(6) The authority may use the application process described in ORS 411.400 (Application for medical assistance) for the COFA Dental Program. The authority shall provide culturally and linguistically appropriate assistance, in person and by telephone, to applicants for and enrollees in the program. The application process, forms and notices used in the COFA Dental Program must conform to the guidance adopted by the United States Department of Health and Human Services, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, regarding the prohibition against national origin discrimination affecting persons with limited English proficiency in federally funded programs.

(7) The authority shall accept as verification of eligibility the attestation of an applicant for or enrollee in the COFA Dental Program that the applicant or enrollee meets the requirements of subsection (5) of this section.

(8) The authority shall conduct a comprehensive community education and outreach campaign, working with stakeholder and community organizations, to facilitate applications for and enrollment in the COFA Dental Program.

(9) The authority may not disclose personally identifying information about applicants for or enrollees in the COFA Dental Program except to the extent necessary to conduct outreach under subsection (8) of this section or to comply with federal or state laws. [2022 c.87 §1; 2023 c.584 §8]

Note: 413.614 (COFA Dental Program established) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 413 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 413.614 — COFA Dental Program established , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors413.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 419b.165 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 419b / Section 419b.165
419B.165 Release of child taken into custody
Status: in_force

(1) Subject to subsection (2) of this section, the person taking the child into protective custody shall release the child to the custody of the child’s parent or other responsible person in this state, except in the following cases:

(a) Where the court has issued an order directing that the child be taken into protective custody.

(b) Where the person taking the child into protective custody has probable cause to believe that the welfare of the child or others may be immediately endangered by the release of the child.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Prior to releasing a child to the custody of the child’s noncustodial parent, a person who has taken a child into protective custody shall request the Department of Human Services to conduct a criminal records check on:

(A) The noncustodial parent; and

(B) All adults in the same home as the noncustodial parent.

(b) The department shall conduct a criminal records check under ORS 181A.200 (Authority of Department of Human Services, Oregon Health Authority and Employment Department to require fingerprints) (3) based on a request received under paragraph (a) of this subsection.

(c) The department shall adopt rules consistent with this subsection and the requirements of the Department of State Police for use of the Law Enforcement Data System. [1993 c.33 §65; 1993 c.546 §31; 2019 c.382 §10; 2019 c.631 §1]

Source: Section 419B.165 — Release of child taken into custody; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors419B.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 413.562 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 413 / Section 413.562
413.562 State of Oregon as employer of health care interpreters for purposes of collective bargaining only
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, “health care interpreter” has the meaning given that term in ORS 413.550 (Definitions for ORS 413.550 to 413.559) .

(2) For purposes of collective bargaining under ORS 243.650 (Definitions for ORS 243.650 to 243.809) to 243.809 (Determinations regarding alleged misconduct of law enforcement officer in accordance with uniform standards) , the State of Oregon is the public employer of record of health care interpreters.

(3) Notwithstanding ORS 243.650 (Definitions for ORS 243.650 to 243.809) (19), health care interpreters are considered to be public employees governed by ORS 243.650 (Definitions for ORS 243.650 to 243.809) to 243.809 (Determinations regarding alleged misconduct of law enforcement officer in accordance with uniform standards) . Health care interpreters have the right to form, join and participate in the activities of labor organizations of their own choosing for the purposes of representation and collective bargaining on matters concerning labor relations. These rights shall be exercised in accordance with the rights granted to public employees, with mediation and interest arbitration under ORS 243.742 (Binding arbitration when strike prohibited) as the method of concluding the collective bargaining process. Health care interpreters may not strike.

(4) Notwithstanding subsections (2) and (3) of this section, health care interpreters are not for any other purpose employees of the State of Oregon or any other public body.

(5) The Oregon Department of Administrative Services shall represent the State of Oregon in collective bargaining negotiations with the certified or recognized exclusive representative of an appropriate bargaining unit of health care interpreters. The Oregon Department of Administrative Services is authorized to agree to terms and conditions of collective bargaining agreements on behalf of the State of Oregon.

(6) Notwithstanding ORS 243.650 (Definitions for ORS 243.650 to 243.809) (1), an appropriate bargaining unit for health care interpreters is a bargaining unit of all health care interpreters in this state. [2019 c.157 §1]

Note: 413.562 (State of Oregon as employer of health care interpreters for purposes of collective bargaining only) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 413 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 413.562 — State of Oregon as employer of health care interpreters for purposes of collective bargaining only , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors413.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 412.144 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 412 / Section 412.144
412.144 Duties of department relating to other agencies
Status: in_force

The Department of Human Services shall have the responsibility and authority to provide such services and engage in such cooperative and coordinated efforts with the Employment Department and other appropriate agencies as are necessary to maintain the intent of and compliance with federal requirements for the program described in ORS 412.124 (Post-TANF aid to employed families) . [Formerly 418.163]

Source: Section 412.144 — Duties of department relating to other agencies , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors412.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 419b.830 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 419b / Section 419b.830
419B.830 Return of summons
Status: in_force

The summons must be promptly returned to the clerk with whom the petition is filed with proof of service or mailing or with proof that the person to be served cannot be found. The summons may be returned by first class mail. [2001 c.622 §10]

Source: Section 419B.830 — Return of summons , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors419B.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 421.445 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 421 / Section 421.445
421.445 Supervision of adults in custody in Department of Corrections or Oregon Corrections Enterprises program
Status: in_force

(1) Notwithstanding any other law, adults in custody participating in a program operated by the Department of Corrections or Oregon Corrections Enterprises may be supervised by an employee or agent of a local, state or federal governmental agency pursuant to an agreement between the agency and the department or the agency and Oregon Corrections Enterprises. An agreement entered into under this section must require that the person exercising custodial supervision over adults in custody receive security training approved and provided by the department.

(2) As used in this section, “local, state or federal governmental agency” includes Oregon Corrections Enterprises if the agreement under this section is entered into between Oregon Corrections Enterprises and the department. [1997 c.851 §18; 1999 c.955 §22; 2013 c.229 §12; 2017 c.41 §2; 2019 c.213 §139]

Note: 421.445 (Supervision of adults in custody in Department of Corrections or Oregon Corrections Enterprises program) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 421 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 421.445 — Supervision of adults in custody in Department of Corrections or Oregon Corrections Enterprises program; agreements , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors421.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 419c.561 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 419c / Section 419c.561
419C.561 Limitation of guardianship granted by juvenile court
Status: in_force

A person appointed guardian of an adjudicated youth by the court is guardian only and not a conservator of the estate of the adjudicated youth, unless that person is appointed conservator of the adjudicated youth’s estate in a protective proceeding as provided in ORS chapter 125. [1993 c.33 §252; 1995 c.664 §95; 2003 c.396 §128; 2021 c.489 §95]

Source: Section 419C.561 — Limitation of guardianship granted by juvenile court , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors419C.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 418.258 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 418 / Section 418.258
418.258 Report of suspected abuse
Status: in_force

(1) When the Department of Human Services becomes aware of a report of suspected child abuse of a child in care, whether in the form of an allegation, complaint or formal report made under this section, and whether made directly to the Director of Human Services, the department or an employee of the department, to the centralized child abuse reporting system described in ORS 418.190 (Centralized child abuse reporting system) , through the mandatory abuse reporting process set forth in ORS 419B.005 (Definitions) to 419B.050 (Authority of health care provider to disclose information) or otherwise, the department shall immediately:

(a) Notify appropriate personnel within the department, including but not limited to employees responsible for licensing, certifying or authorizing child-caring agencies, certified foster homes and developmental disabilities residential facilities.

(b) Notify any governmental agency that has a contract with the child-caring agency, certified foster home or developmental disabilities residential facility to provide care or services to the child in care.

(c) Notify the placement authorities of any other state that retains jurisdiction over a child in care receiving care or services from the child-caring agency, certified foster home or developmental disabilities residential facility.

(d) Commence an investigation to determine whether the report of suspected abuse is substantiated, unsubstantiated or inconclusive under ORS 418.259 (Investigation of suspected abuse) if:

(A) The reported abuse occurred in this state;

(B) The reported abuse occurred in any other state and involves a child in care placed by the department in an out-of-state child-caring agency; or

(C) The reported abuse occurred in any other state and the department reasonably believes that the reported abuse poses a danger to the health, safety or wellness of a child in care placed by the department in an out-of-state child-caring agency.

(e) Report to a law enforcement agency any crime that the department has reason to believe has occurred with respect to a child in care or at a child-caring agency, proctor foster home, certified foster home or developmental disabilities residential facility even if the suspected crime is not related to a report of abuse made under this section.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) As a condition for issuance or renewal of a license, certificate or authorization to a child-caring agency, certified foster home or developmental disabilities residential facility, the department shall require and verify that the child-caring agency, certified foster home or developmental disabilities residential facility has procedures and protocols that:

(A) Require employees of the child-caring agency, a proctor foster home certified by the child-caring agency, the certified foster home or the developmental disabilities residential facility to immediately report suspected abuse of a child in care to the director, the director’s designee or personnel within the department who have been specifically designated to receive reports of abuse of children in care;

(B) Mandate that the child-caring agency, certified foster home or developmental disabilities residential facility provide an annual training and written materials that include information about the centralized child abuse reporting system described in ORS 418.190 (Centralized child abuse reporting system) , and that the agency, home or facility advise and educate employees of the child-caring agency and any proctor foster home certified by the child-caring agency, of the certified foster home or of the developmental disabilities residential facility of the duty under this section and ORS 419B.005 (Definitions) to 419B.050 (Authority of health care provider to disclose information) to report abuse of a child in care; and

(C) Inform employees of child-caring agencies, proctor foster homes, certified foster homes and developmental disabilities residential facilities that the duty to report abuse of a child in care is personal to the employee and that the duty is not fulfilled by reporting the abuse to the owner, operator or any other employee of the child-caring agency, proctor foster home, certified foster home or developmental disabilities residential facility even if the owner, operator or other employee reports the abuse of a child in care to the director, the director’s designee or the department.

(b) A child-caring agency, certified foster home or developmental disabilities residential facility need not develop and maintain procedures and protocols or provide an annual training and written materials under paragraph (a) of this subsection if the agency, home or facility does not have any employees, staff or volunteers.

(3) Interference or hindering an investigation of abuse of a child in care, including but not limited to the intimidation of witnesses, falsification of records or denial or limitation of interviews with the child in care who is the subject of the investigation or with witnesses, may constitute grounds for the revocation, suspension or placing of conditions on the license, certificate or other authorization of a child-caring agency, proctor foster home, certified foster home or developmental disabilities residential facility.

(4) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Anyone, including but not limited to an employee of a child-caring agency, proctor foster home, certified foster home or developmental disabilities residential facility, who makes a report of suspected abuse of a child in care to the Governor, the Department of Justice, the Director of Human Services, the director’s designee or the department under this section in good faith and who has reasonable grounds for the making of the report shall have immunity:

(A) From any liability, civil or criminal, that might otherwise be incurred or imposed with respect to the making or content of such report;

(B) From disciplinary action taken by the person’s employer; and

(C) With respect to participating in any judicial proceeding resulting from or involving the report.

(b) A person making a report under this section may include references to otherwise confidential information for the sole purpose of making the report, and any such disclosure must be protected from further disclosure to other persons or entities for any other purpose not related to the making of the report. [2016 c.106 §37; 2017 c.448 §3; 2017 c.733 §2; 2020 s.s.1 c.19 §8; 2023 c.132 §3]

Source: Section 418.258 — Report of suspected abuse; notifications; investigation , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors418.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 419b.923 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 419b / Section 419b.923
419B.923 Modifying or setting aside order or judgment
Status: in_force

(1) Except as otherwise provided in this section, on motion and such notice and hearing as the court may direct, the court may modify or set aside any order or judgment made by it. Reasons for modifying or setting aside an order or judgment include, but are not limited to:

(a) Clerical mistakes in judgments, orders or other parts of the record and errors in the order or judgment arising from oversight or omission. These mistakes and errors may be corrected by the court at any time on its own motion or on the motion of a party and after notice as the court orders to all parties who have appeared. During the pendency of an appeal, an order or judgment may be corrected as provided in subsection (7) of this section.

(b) Excusable neglect.

(c) Newly discovered evidence that by due diligence could not have been discovered in time to present it at the hearing from which the order or judgment issued.

(2) A motion to modify or set aside an order or judgment or request a new hearing must be accompanied by an affidavit that states with reasonable particularity the facts and legal basis for the motion.

(3) A motion to modify or set aside an order or judgment must be made within a reasonable time except no order or judgment pursuant to ORS 419B.527 (Disposition of ward after termination) may be set aside or modified during the pendency of a proceeding for the adoption of the ward, nor after a petition for adoption has been granted.

(4) Except as provided in subsection (6) of this section, notice and a hearing as provided in ORS 419B.195 (Appointment of counsel for child or ward) , 419B.198 (Responsibility for payment of costs related to provision of appointed counsel for child or ward) , 419B.201 (Compensation for court-appointed counsel for child or ward under ORS 135.055) , 419B.205 (Appointment of counsel for parent or legal guardian) , 419B.208 (Other law applicable to appointment of counsel) , 419B.310 (Conduct of hearings) , 419B.325 (Disposition required) and 419B.893 (Subpoenas generally) must be provided in any case when the effect of modifying or setting aside the order or judgment will or may be to deprive a parent of the legal custody of the child or ward, to place the child or ward in an institution or agency or to transfer the child or ward from one institution or agency to another. The provisions of this subsection do not apply to a parent whose rights have been terminated under ORS 419B.500 (Termination of parental rights generally) to 419B.524 (Effect of termination order) or whose child has been permanently committed by order or judgment of the court unless an appeal from the order or judgment is pending.

(5) When the person giving notice has reason to know, as described in ORS 419B.636 (Inquiry to determine whether child is Indian child) , that an Indian child is involved, notice must be provided as required under ORS 419B.639 (Notice to tribe in emergency proceeding) .

(6) Except when the child or ward is an Indian child, notice and a hearing are not required when the effect of modifying or setting aside the order or judgment will be to transfer the child or ward from one foster home to another.

(7) A motion under subsection (1) of this section may be filed with and decided by the trial court during the time an appeal from a judgment is pending before an appellate court. The moving party shall serve a copy of the motion on the appellate court. The moving party shall file a copy of the trial court’s order or judgment in the appellate court within seven days of the date of the trial court order or judgment. Any necessary modification of the appeal required by the court order or judgment must be pursuant to rule of the appellate court.

(8) This section does not limit the inherent power of a court to modify an order or judgment within a reasonable time or the power of a court to set aside an order or judgment for fraud upon the court. [2001 c.622 §33; 2003 c.396 §97; 2020 s.s.1 c.14 §60; 2021 c.398 §77]

Source: Section 419B.923 — Modifying or setting aside order or judgment , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors419B.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 421.142 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 421 / Section 421.142
421.142 Manufacture and sale of handiwork
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Corrections may establish a program to allow the manufacture of small articles of handiwork by the adults in custody in Department of Corrections institutions, out of raw materials purchased by the adults in custody with their own funds, which articles may be sold to the public. State-owned property may not be sold or given to adults in custody under this section.

(2) The department may provide that all or a part of the sales price of the articles be deposited to the account of the adults in custody manufacturing the article. [1953 c.537 §1; 1969 c.502 §12; 1987 c.320 §170; 2017 c.195 §1; 2019 c.213 §70]

Source: Section 421.142 — Manufacture and sale of handiwork; disposition of sale price , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors421.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 409.290 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 409 / Section 409.290
409.290 Definitions for ORS 409.290 to 409.300
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 409.290 (Definitions for ORS 409.290 to 409.300) to 409.300 (Domestic Violence Fund) unless the context requires otherwise:

(1) “Crisis line” means an emergency telephone service staffed by persons who are trained to provide emergency peer counseling, information, referral and advocacy to victims of family or teen dating violence and their families.

(2) “Director” means the Director of Human Services.

(3) “Domestic violence” means abuse as defined in ORS 107.705 (Definitions for ORS 107.700 to 107.735) between family and household members, as those terms are defined in ORS 107.705 (Definitions for ORS 107.700 to 107.735) .

(4) “Family violence” means the physical injury, sexual abuse or forced imprisonment, or threat thereof, of a person by another who is related by blood, marriage or intimate cohabitation at the present or has been related at some time in the past, to the extent that the person’s health or welfare is harmed or threatened thereby, as determined in accordance with rules prescribed by the director.

(5) “Safe house” means a place of temporary refuge, offered on an “as needed” basis to victims of family violence and their families.

(6) “Shelter home” means a place of temporary refuge, offered on a 24-hour, seven-day per week basis to victims of family violence and their children.

(7) “Teen dating violence” means:

(a) A pattern of behavior in which a person uses or threatens to use physical, mental or emotional abuse to control another person who is in a dating relationship with the person, where one or both persons are 13 to 19 years of age; or

(b) Behavior by which a person uses or threatens to use sexual violence against another person who is in a dating relationship with the person, where one or both persons are 13 to 19 years of age. [Formerly 108.610; 2012 c.69 §4; 2015 c.400 §3]

Source: Section 409.290 — Definitions for ORS 409.290 to 409.300 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors409.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 411.146 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 411 / Section 411.146
411.146 Payment of public assistance claims
Status: in_force

Warrants shall be drawn by the Oregon Department of Administrative Services in favor of the Department of Human Services for the aggregate amounts of public assistance or refunds to counties duly certified by the department to be due to any person or county in such amount as may be set forth in such certification. The department shall cause to be deposited all such warrants in payment of public assistance or refunds to counties in the State Treasury in a suspense checking account for distribution to those entitled thereto and may draw its checks on the State Treasury in favor of the persons, firms, corporations, associations or counties entitled thereto under such rules as it shall promulgate so as to include in single combined payments for specified periods all moneys allotted to particular payees from various sources for said period. [Formerly 411.230]

Source: Section 411.146 — Payment of public assistance claims; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors411.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 420.872 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 420 / Section 420.872
420.872 Interference with disclosure of information
Status: in_force

(1) A youth care center may not interfere with the good faith disclosure of information by an employee or a volunteer concerning the abuse or mistreatment of a youth in the care of the center, violations of licensing or certification requirements, criminal activity at the youth care center, violations of state or federal laws or any practice that threatens the health and safety of a youth in the care of the center to:

(a) The Oregon Youth Authority, a law enforcement agency or other entity with legal or regulatory authority over the care center; or

(b) A family member, guardian or other person who is acting on behalf of the youth.

(2) A care center interferes with the disclosure of the information described in subsection (1) of this section by:

(a) Asking or requiring the employee or volunteer to sign a nondisclosure or similar agreement prohibiting the employee or volunteer from disclosing the information;

(b) Training an employee or volunteer not to disclose the information; or

(c) Taking actions or communicating to the employee or volunteer that the employee or volunteer may not disclose the information.

(3) The authority may revoke or suspend the approval of a care center that is found to have violated subsection (1) of this section.

(4) This section does not authorize the disclosure of:

(a) Protected health information, as defined in ORS 192.556 (Definitions for ORS 192.553 to 192.581) , other than as is permitted by the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act privacy regulations, 45 C.F.R. parts 160 and 164, ORS 192.553 (Policy for protected health information) to 192.581 (Allowed retention or disclosure of genetic information) or by other state or federal laws limiting the disclosure of health information; or

(b) Information protected under ORS 419A.255 (Maintenance) and 419A.257 (Reports and materials privileged) . [2019 c.381 §16]

Source: Section 420.872 — Interference with disclosure of information , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors420.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 415.402 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 415 / Section 415.402
415.402 Preference of claims
Status: in_force

Except as provided in ORS 415.406 (Priority of secured claims) for secured claims, the claims to be paid in full in delinquency proceedings against a coordinated care organization prior to the payment of any other claims, and the order of payment, shall be:

(1) The expenses of administering the delinquency proceedings;

(2) Claims that are legally due and owing by the coordinated care organization to the United States;

(3) Compensation or wages owed to employees other than officers of the coordinated care organization, for services rendered within three months prior to the commencement of the delinquency proceeding, but not exceeding $5,000 for each employee;

(4) Claims legally due and owed by the coordinated care organization to the state; and

(5) Claims, including special deposit claims, owed to any person that by the laws of the state is entitled to priority. [2019 c.478 §42]

Source: Section 415.402 — Preference of claims , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors415.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 420.060 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 420 / Section 420.060
420.060 Employment agreements
Status: in_force

(1) Upon finding that the education and training of an adjudicated youth placed in a youth correction facility will be furthered if the adjudicated youth is permitted to work at gainful employment on a temporary basis, the superintendent may enter into an agreement with any suitable person or business establishment for the temporary employment of the adjudicated youth.

(2) For the purposes of ORS 420.060 (Employment agreements) to 420.074 (Employment status of adjudicated youth) , “youth correction facility” includes youth care centers as defined in ORS 420.855 (Definitions for ORS 420.855 to 420.885) and approved by the Oregon Youth Authority pursuant to ORS 420.865 (Commitment to youth care center) , and “superintendent” includes the person in charge of any such youth care center. [1969 c.410 §1; 1971 c.401 §103; 1995 c.422 §97; 2021 c.489 §116]

Source: Section 420.060 — Employment agreements; definitions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors420.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 421.354 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 421 / Section 421.354
421.354 Authority of Oregon Corrections Enterprises
Status: in_force

(1) Oregon Corrections Enterprises may engage eligible adults in custody in state corrections institutions in work or on-the-job training. This authority is subject to the authority granted the Director of the Department of Corrections by section 41, Article I of the Oregon Constitution, and to any rules or orders issued by the director regarding care, custody and control of adults in custody. Oregon Corrections Enterprises shall ensure that all adult in custody work and on-the-job training programs are cost-effective and designed to develop motivation, work capabilities, cooperation and successful transition into the community.

(2) Oregon Corrections Enterprises may enter into contracts or agreements with private persons or government agencies for the purpose of:

(a) Accomplishing the production and marketing of products or services produced or performed by adults in custody;

(b) Making prison work products or services available to any public agency and to any private enterprise; or

(c) Making prison work products available to any private person.

(3) Oregon Corrections Enterprises may make or enter into any agreement to assist adults in custody in making a successful transition upon release by state correction institutions.

(4) Oregon Corrections Enterprises shall carry out the public purposes and missions stated in section 41, Article I of the Oregon Constitution, and in this section in the manner that, in the determination of Oregon Corrections Enterprises, best promotes the public welfare of the people of the State of Oregon. [1999 c.955 §7; 2019 c.213 §82]

Source: Section 421.354 — Authority of Oregon Corrections Enterprises , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors421.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 413.310 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 413 / Section 413.310
413.310 Oregon Health Information Technology program
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Health Authority shall establish and maintain the Oregon Health Information Technology program to:

(a) Support the Oregon Integrated and Coordinated Health Care Delivery System established by ORS 414.570 (System established) ;

(b) Facilitate the exchange and sharing of electronic health-related information;

(c) Support improved health outcomes in this state;

(d) Promote accountability and transparency; and

(e) Support new payment models for coordinated care organizations and health systems.

(2) The authority may engage in activities necessary to become accredited or certified as a provider of health information technology and take actions associated with providing health information technology.

(3) Subject to ORS 279A.050 (Procurement authority) (7), the authority may enter into agreements with other entities that provide health information technology to carry out the objectives of the Oregon Health Information Technology program.

(4) The authority may establish and enforce standards for connecting to and using the Oregon Health Information Technology program, including standards for interoperability, privacy and security.

(5) The authority may conduct or participate in activities to enable and promote the secure transmission of electronic health information between users of different health information technology systems, including activities in other states. The activities may include, but are not limited to, participating in organizations or associations that manage and enforce agreements to abide by a common set of standards, policies and practices applicable to health information technology systems.

(6) The authority may, by rule, impose fees on entities or individuals that use the program’s services in order to pay the cost of administering the Oregon Health Information Technology program.

(7) The authority may initiate one or more partnerships or participate in new or existing collaboratives to establish and carry out the Oregon Health Information Technology program’s objectives. The authority’s participation may include, but is not limited to:

(a) Participating as a voting member in the governing body of a partnership or collaborative that provides health information technology services;

(b) Paying dues or providing funding to partnerships or collaboratives;

(c) Entering into agreements, subject to ORS 279A.050 (Procurement authority) (7), with partnerships or collaboratives with respect to participation and funding in order to establish the role of the authority and protect the interests of this state when the partnerships or collaboratives provide health information technology services; or

(d) Transferring the implementation or management of one or more services offered by the Oregon Health Information Technology program to a partnership or collaborative. [2015 c.243 §1; 2021 c.50 §12]

Note: 413.310 (Oregon Health Information Technology program) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 413 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 413.310 — Oregon Health Information Technology program; fees; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors413.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 419b.899 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 419b / Section 419b.899
419B.899 Issuance of subpoena
Status: in_force

(1) A subpoena may be issued:

(a) To require attendance before a court, at the trial of an issue in a court or, if separate from a subpoena commanding the attendance of a person, to produce and permit inspection of books, papers, documents or other tangible things. A subpoena may be issued under this paragraph:

(A) In blank by the clerk of the court in which the action is pending or, if there is no clerk, by a judge or justice of the court; or

(B) By an attorney of record of the party to the action in whose behalf the witness is required to appear, subscribed by the signature of the attorney.

(b) To require attendance at a deposition authorized under ORS 419B.884 (Depositions) .

(c) To require attendance out of court in cases not provided for in paragraph (a) of this subsection, before a judge, justice or other officer authorized to administer oaths or take testimony in any matter under the laws of this state. A subpoena may be issued under this paragraph by the judge, justice or other officer before whom the attendance is required.

(2) Upon the request of a party or attorney, any subpoena issued by a clerk of court may be issued in blank and delivered to the party or attorney requesting it, who must fill it in before service.

(3) A subpoena to produce and permit inspection of records of a person who is not a party to the action must be served on the person and, if the person is represented, the person’s attorney at least 10 days before the subpoena is served on the keeper or custodian of the records. [2001 c.622 §27; 2003 c.14 §229]

Source: Section 419B.899 — Issuance of subpoena , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors419B.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 420.865 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 420 / Section 420.865
420.865 Commitment to youth care center
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Youth Authority may place a youth who has been placed in its legal custody pursuant to ORS 419C.478 (Commitment to Oregon Youth Authority or Department of Human Services) or 419C.481 (Guardianship and legal custody of adjudicated youth committed to Oregon Youth Authority) in a youth care center if the center complies with the provisions of ORS 420.855 (Definitions for ORS 420.855 to 420.885) to 420.885 (Audit and payment of claims) and has been approved by the youth authority.

(2) Placement of a youth by the youth authority in a youth care center does not terminate the juvenile court’s wardship over the youth or the custody of the youth authority. The center may retain such youths in full- or part-time residential care or, with the consent of the youth authority, may place them on a full- or part-time basis in foster homes. [1967 c.444 §§2,4; 1971 c.401 §63; 1971 c.698 §5; 1993 c.33 §348; 1995 c.422 §116]

Source: Section 420.865 — Commitment to youth care center , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors420.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 418.701 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 418 / Section 418.701
418.701 Youth sports providers authorized to request criminal background checks from Department of State Police
Status: in_force

(1) Upon the request of a youth sports provider, and in compliance with procedures adopted by the Department of State Police under ORS 181A.230 (Establishment of procedures for access to criminal record information) , the Department of State Police shall furnish to the authorized staff of the youth sports provider such information on a subject individual as the Department of State Police may have in its possession, including but not limited to manual or computerized criminal offender information. With the approval of the Department of State Police, a local law enforcement agency may furnish the information described in this subsection to a youth sports provider.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Subsequent to furnishing the information required under subsection (1) of this section, the Department of State Police shall conduct nationwide criminal records checks of the subject individual through the Federal Bureau of Investigation by use of the subject individual’s fingerprints and shall report the results to the staff of the youth sports provider, who must be specifically authorized to receive the information. In accordance with the procedures of the Department of State Police, a local law enforcement agency may conduct the criminal records check described in this paragraph if the local law enforcement agency has received approval under subsection (1) of this section.

(b) The Department of State Police or a local law enforcement agency may not transfer the fingerprint card used to conduct a criminal records check unless the public agency or person receiving the fingerprint card agrees to destroy the fingerprint card or return the fingerprint card to the Department of State Police or local law enforcement agency.

(c) If a public agency or person returns a fingerprint card to the Department of State Police or local law enforcement agency, the Department of State Police or local law enforcement agency shall destroy the fingerprint card or return the fingerprint card to the subject individual. The Department of State Police or local law enforcement agency may not keep a record of the fingerprints. [2001 c.550 §3; 2011 c.547 §43]

Note: See note under 418.691 (Definitions for ORS 418.691 to 418.701) .

Source: Section 418.701 — Youth sports providers authorized to request criminal background checks from Department of State Police , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors418.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 419c.355 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 419c / Section 419c.355
419C.355 Written findings required
Status: in_force

The juvenile court shall make a specific, detailed, written finding of fact to support the findings made under ORS 419C.349 (Grounds for waiving youth to adult court) (2). [1993 c.33 §215; 2019 c.634 §18]

Source: Section 419C.355 — Written findings required , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors419C.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 418.983 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 418 / Section 418.983
418.983 System of Care Account
Status: in_force

(1) The System of Care Account is established in the State Treasury, separate and distinct from the General Fund. All moneys deposited in the account are continuously appropriated to the Oregon Health Authority for the purpose of supporting the duties of the System of Care Advisory Council established under ORS 418.978 (System of Care Advisory Council) , as directed by the council.

(2) The authority may not expend moneys that are appropriated to or otherwise made available to the authority under this section except as directed by the council. [2019 c.616 §5; 2021 c.670 §4]

Note: 418.983 (System of Care Account) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 418 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 418.983 — System of Care Account , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors418.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 419b.026 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 419b / Section 419b.026
419B.026 Required findings for investigation conducted under ORS 419B.020
Status: in_force

(1) An investigation conducted under ORS 419B.020 (Duty of department or law enforcement agency receiving report) must conclude in one of the following findings:

(a) That the report of child abuse is founded;

(b) That the report of child abuse is unfounded; or

(c) That the report of child abuse cannot be determined.

(2) All investigations conducted under ORS 419B.020 (Duty of department or law enforcement agency receiving report) must be conducted in accordance with ORS 419B.005 (Definitions) to 419B.050 (Authority of health care provider to disclose information) and result in the findings described in subsection (1) of this section until all of the following criteria have been met:

(a) The child welfare workload model for the Department of Human Services is staffed at 95 percent or greater;

(b) A centralized, statewide child abuse hotline has been established and in operation for at least six consecutive months;

(c) The department has completed investigations within timelines mandated by law and rule at least 90 percent of the time for at least six consecutive months;

(d) The department has conducted in-person contacts with children who are the subject of reports of child abuse, as mandated by law and rule, in at least 90 percent of the reports of child abuse for at least six consecutive months; and

(e) The reabuse rate for children in this state is below the national average. [2017 c.740 §2]

Note: 419B.026 (Required findings for investigation conducted under ORS 419B.020) was added to and made a part of 419B.005 (Definitions) to 419B.050 (Authority of health care provider to disclose information) by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 419B.026 — Required findings for investigation conducted under ORS 419B.020 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors419B.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 415.064 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 415 / Section 415.064
415.064 Waiver of privilege
Status: in_force

(1) The privilege set forth in ORS 415.062 (Compliance self-evaluative audit document privileged) does not apply to the extent that the privilege is expressly waived by the coordinated care organization that prepared or caused to be prepared the compliance self-evaluative audit document.

(2) The privilege set forth in ORS 415.062 (Compliance self-evaluative audit document privileged) does not apply in any civil, criminal or administrative proceeding commenced by the Attorney General relating to Medicaid fraud, without regard to whether the proceeding is brought on behalf of the state, a state agency or a federal agency. A coordinated care organization may request an in camera review of any document or other evidence to be released or used under this subsection and may request that appropriate protective orders be entered governing release and use of the material.

(3) In any civil proceeding a court of record may, after an in camera review, require disclosure of material for which the privilege set forth in ORS 415.062 (Compliance self-evaluative audit document privileged) is asserted if the court determines that the material is not subject to the privilege, or that the privilege is asserted for a fraudulent purpose, including but not limited to an assertion of the privilege for a compliance audit that was conducted for the purpose of concealing a violation of any federal, state or local law or rule. This subsection may not be construed to prohibit the Oregon Health Authority from acquiring, examining and using compliance self-evaluative audit documents under ORS 415.062 (Compliance self-evaluative audit document privileged) .

(4) In a criminal proceeding, a court of record may, after an in camera review, require disclosure of material for which the privilege set forth in ORS 415.062 (Compliance self-evaluative audit document privileged) is asserted if the court determines that:

(a) The privilege is asserted for a fraudulent purpose, including but not limited to an assertion of the privilege for a compliance audit that was conducted for the purpose of concealing a violation of any federal, state or local law or rule;

(b) The material is not subject to the privilege; or

(c) The material contains evidence relevant to commission of a criminal offense, and:

(A) A district attorney or the Attorney General has a compelling need for the information;

(B) The information is not otherwise available; or

(C) The district attorney or Attorney General is unable to obtain the substantial equivalent of the information by any other means without incurring unreasonable cost and delay. [2019 c.478 §19]

Source: Section 415.064 — Waiver of privilege; permitted disclosures , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors415.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 411.089 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 411 / Section 411.089
411.089 Receipts for documents supplied by applicants for and recipients of public assistance or medical assistance
Status: in_force

The Department of Human Services shall provide written receipts to applicants and recipients for all documents delivered to a local office by the applicant or recipient upon the request of the applicant or recipient. [Formerly 411.972]

Note: 411.089 (Receipts for documents supplied by applicants for and recipients of public assistance or medical assistance) , 411.091 (Time for issuance of public assistance) and 411.093 (Treatment of public assistance applicants and recipients) were added to and made a part of ORS chapter 411 by legislative action but were not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 411.089 — Receipts for documents supplied by applicants for and recipients of public assistance or medical assistance , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors411.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 418.241 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 418 / Section 418.241
418.241 Licensing of secure transportation services providers
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Certified foster home” means a foster home certified by the Department of Human Services and subject to ORS 418.625 (Definitions for ORS 418.625 to 418.645) to 418.645 (Appeal from decision of department) .

(b) “Child-caring agency” has the meaning given that term under ORS 418.205 (Definitions for ORS 418.205 to 418.327, 418.330, 418.470, 418.475, 418.950 to 418.970 and 418.992 to 418.998) .

(c) “Developmental disabilities residential facility” means a residential facility or foster home for children who are 17 years of age or younger and receiving developmental disability services that is subject to ORS 443.400 (Definitions for ORS 443.400 to 443.455) to 443.455 (Civil penalties) , 443.830 (Definitions for ORS 443.830 and 443.835) and 443.835 (Certificate required) .

(d) “Secure escort” means escort services for a child who poses a risk of elopement or where restraint or seclusion may be utilized if the child poses a risk of injury to self or others, and as further defined by the department by rule.

(e) “Secure nonemergency medical transportation provider” means a private organization or person that provides nonemergency medical secure transportation services subject to rules adopted by the Oregon Health Authority.

(f) “Secure transportation” means the transport of a child in a vehicle specifically equipped to prevent a passenger from exiting, eloping or interfering with the operator of the vehicle, and as further defined by the department by rule.

(g) “Secure transportation services” means the secure transportation or secure escort of children.

(2) The department shall adopt rules consistent with this section for the issuance, under ORS 418.215 (Child-caring agency to be licensed, certified or authorized) and 418.240 (Licensing, certification and authorization criteria) , of licenses to provide secure transportation services to providers that are child-caring agencies solely as the result of providing secure transportation services as described in ORS 418.205 (Definitions for ORS 418.205 to 418.327, 418.330, 418.470, 418.475, 418.950 to 418.970 and 418.992 to 418.998) (2)(a)(B) and for the issuance of supplemental licenses to child-caring agencies described in ORS 418.205 (Definitions for ORS 418.205 to 418.327, 418.330, 418.470, 418.475, 418.950 to 418.970 and 418.992 to 418.998) (2)(a)(A) that also provide secure transportation services as described in ORS 418.205 (Definitions for ORS 418.205 to 418.327, 418.330, 418.470, 418.475, 418.950 to 418.970 and 418.992 to 418.998) (2)(a)(B).

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The following secure transportation services providers are exempt from the requirements under ORS 418.215 (Child-caring agency to be licensed, certified or authorized) and 418.240 (Licensing, certification and authorization criteria) to obtain from the department a license or a supplemental license to provide secure transportation services:

(A) A secure nonemergency medical transportation provider.

(B) A child-caring agency that is licensed, certified or otherwise authorized by the department to provide or engage in the provision of care or services to children if:

(i) The agency is not primarily engaged in the provision of secure transportation services;

(ii) The child being transported or escorted resides in or is otherwise receiving services from the agency; and

(iii) The transportation or escort is provided consistent with the rules adopted by the department under this section.

(C) An ambulance service, as defined in ORS 682.025 (Definitions) , that is transporting a child in an ambulance for the purpose of obtaining medical care for the child.

(D) A developmental disabilities residential facility if:

(i) The facility is not primarily engaged in the provision of secure transportation services;

(ii) The child being transported or escorted resides in or is otherwise receiving services from the facility; and

(iii) The transportation or escort is provided consistent with the rules adopted by the department under this section.

(b) The licensing exemptions under paragraph (a)(B) and (D) of this subsection do not apply if the child-caring agency or developmental disabilities residential facility is transporting the child for the purposes of placing the child in a facility that is not licensed by the department or in a hospital that is not licensed by the authority.

(4) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) A secure transportation services provider, including a provider that is described in subsection (3) of this section, must display the disclosure described in ORS 418.359 (Referrals to secure transportation services providers) (2) in a conspicuous location in any advertisements or promotional materials for its secure transportation services and in each vehicle it uses to provide its secure transportation services if:

(A) The provider is not licensed by the department under ORS 418.215 (Child-caring agency to be licensed, certified or authorized) or 418.240 (Licensing, certification and authorization criteria) to provide secure transportation services; and

(B) The provider holds itself out as being an Oregon provider of secure transportation services, including by registering in this state the vehicles it uses in the provision of its secure transportation services or representing or otherwise indicating in advertisements or promotional materials that the provider is based in this state, maintains a mailing address in this state or is licensed, certified or otherwise authorized by the department or the authority to provide secure transportation services or similar services in this state.

(b) The disclosure under paragraph (a) of this subsection must also indicate that the secure transportation services provider is not licensed by the department under ORS 418.215 (Child-caring agency to be licensed, certified or authorized) or 418.240 (Licensing, certification and authorization criteria) to provide secure transportation services and, if applicable, the reason for the provider’s licensing exemption under subsection (3) of this section.

(c) If a provider that is required to make a disclosure under this subsection is authorized by the authority to provide secure transportation services, the provider’s disclosure under this subsection may, consistent with rules adopted by the authority, also include a statement that the provider is authorized by the authority to provide secure transportation services.

(5) The department and the authority may adopt rules for the provision of secure transportation services consistent with this section and ORS 418.205 (Definitions for ORS 418.205 to 418.327, 418.330, 418.470, 418.475, 418.950 to 418.970 and 418.992 to 418.998) to 418.327 (Licensing of private residential boarding schools) , 418.359 (Referrals to secure transportation services providers) and 418.519 (Definitions for ORS 418.519 to 418.532) to 418.532 (Notices to children in care) . [2022 c.90 §14]

Note: 418.241 (Licensing of secure transportation services providers) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 418 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 418.241 — Licensing of secure transportation services providers; licensing exemptions; mandatory disclosures; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors418.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 420.265 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 420 / Section 420.265
420.265 Unauthorized absence
Status: in_force

The unauthorized absence of a person assigned to the work release program from the place of employment or work assignment or the assigned quarters, if the absence is contrary to the rules or specific conditions applicable to the person under ORS 420.240 (Work release program) to 420.265 (Unauthorized absence) :

(1) Immediately terminates the assignment of the person to the work release program; and

(2) Constitutes escape in the second degree from a correctional facility under ORS 162.155 (Escape in the second degree) . [2013 c.229 §7]

Source: Section 420.265 — Unauthorized absence , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors420.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).