ORS § 413.167 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 413 / Section 413.167
413.167 Reports to Legislative Assembly
Status: in_force

No later than June 1, 2022, and every two years thereafter, the Oregon Health Authority shall report to the appropriate committees of the Legislative Assembly in the manner provided in ORS 192.245 (Form of report to legislature) on the implementation of ORS 413.163 (System for collecting data on race, ethnicity, language, disability, sexual orientation and gender identity) and 413.164 (Collection and reporting of data by health care providers and insurers) . The report must include, but is not limited to:

(1) A description of uniform standards for data collection and implementation of the standards; and

(2) The challenges to implementing the standards and plan for addressing the challenges. [2021 c.549 §3]

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

Source: Section 413.167 — Reports to Legislative Assembly , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors413.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 409.760 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 409 / Section 409.760
409.760 Resilience Hubs and Networks
Status: repealed

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Resilience Hub” means a physical facility that is operated, managed or supported by one or more local residents, local governments, tribal governments, public schools, community-based organizations, faith-based organizations, nonprofit organizations or nongovernmental organizations and that:

(A) Supports the needs of community members or tribal communities, facilitates gathering and communication, distributes resources and otherwise enhances quality of life within a community;

(B) Serves as a central point for gathering, information sharing, and coordination in response to a disruption in the community;

(C) Enhances the ability of a community to respond to and recover from a disruption in a community;

(D) Is positioned, operated and resourced on a day-to-day basis to provide community resources, including but not limited to food, water, information exchange, electronic charging stations, basic medical supplies and equipment proportionate to the size of the community’s population and needs;

(E) Supports community cache sites and other support for community members who shelter in place;

(F) Can provide child care, training, food distribution and other services that can help a community respond to unmet social needs to prepare for, respond to and recover from disasters;

(G) Can provide, or can be retrofitted to provide, heating, cooling, air filtration and weather protection; and

(H) Accommodates individuals with accessibility needs.

(b) “Resilience Network” means an association of facilities, organizations, resource providers or service providers outside of a physical Resilience Hub facility that collectively serve the purposes of a Resilience Hub.

(2) The Department of Human Services shall, in consultation with the State Department of Energy and the Oregon Health Authority, provide grants, support and technical assistance for Resilience Hubs and Networks in Oregon. The Department of Human Services shall award:

(a) Grants for expenses related to planning and organizing Resilience Hubs and Networks;

(b) Grants to support and expand development and operation of Resilience Hubs and Networks to ensure that physical facilities can provide protection from extreme weather, can maintain power and climate during power outages, have auxiliary communications capabilities and are resilient following earthquakes, fires, tornadoes, floods, other extreme weather events and other potential disasters, emergencies or incidents; and

(c) Grants for resources and services needed by communities to otherwise prepare for and respond to disasters.

(3) Individuals or organizations may apply for grants by submitting an application that must include:

(a) A description of the purposes for which grant moneys will be expended;

(b) A plan for implementing specific strategies to build resilience in a community;

(c) A description of additional resources available for purposes of the Resilience Hub or Network;

(d) A description of the project’s ability to serve vulnerable populations and communities traditionally underrepresented in the public process, including communities of color, communities experiencing lower incomes, tribal communities, rural communities, coastal communities, communities with limited infrastructure, seniors, youth and persons with disabilities; and

(e) Any other information required by the department.

(4) The department shall execute grant agreements with grant recipients obligating recipients to use grant moneys for purposes specified in the grant agreements. The department, in consultation with the State Department of Energy and the Oregon Health Authority, shall determine the permissible purposes for a grant under this section based on the needs of the Resilience Hub or Network. The department shall determine the needs of the Resilience Hub or Network in consultation with the community, including populations described in subsection (3)(d) of this section, within the locality in which the Resilience Hub or Network operates.

(5) The Department of Human Services shall adopt rules necessary for the administration of this section, including specifying the form and contents of an application for a grant under this section. [2023 c.442 §86]

Note: Sections 30 and 31, chapter 223, Oregon Laws 2023, provide:

Sec. 30. Housing support for low-income college students. The Department of Human Services shall provide financial support to nonprofit organizations providing affordable housing support to low-income college students across this state in accordance with the department’s self-sufficiency programs. [2023 c.223 §30]

Sec. 31. Section 30 of this 2023 Act is repealed on January 2, 2026. [2023 c.223 §31]

Source: Section 409.760 — Resilience Hubs and Networks , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors409.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 414.095 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 414 / Section 414.095
414.095 Exemptions applicable to payments
Status: in_force

Neither medical assistance nor amounts payable to vendors out of medical assistance funds are transferable or assignable at law or in equity and none of the money paid or payable under the provisions of this chapter is subject to execution, levy, attachment, garnishment or other legal process. [1965 c.556 §11; 1967 c.502 §14; 2001 c.900 §222; 2013 c.688 §71]

Source: Section 414.095 — Exemptions applicable to payments , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors414.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 413.303 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 413 / Section 413.303
413.303 Council chairperson
Status: in_force

(1) The Health Information Technology Oversight Council shall select one of the council’s members as chairperson, for such term and with such duties and powers necessary for the performance of the functions of the chairperson as the Oregon Health Policy Board determines.

(2) A majority of the members of the council constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business.

(3) The council shall meet at least quarterly at a place, day and hour determined by the council. The council may also meet at other times and places specified by the call of the chairperson or of a majority of the members of the council. [2009 c.595 §1172; 2015 c.243 §5]

Source: Section 413.303 — Council chairperson; quorum; meetings , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors413.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 417.300 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 417 / Section 417.300
417.300 Purpose of ORS 417.305
Status: in_force

The purpose of ORS 417.305 (Legislative findings relating to serving children and families) is to establish a state policy for serving Oregon’s children and families, in recognition that addressing the needs, strengths and assets of children necessarily requires addressing the needs, strengths and assets of families and communities, and to direct state agencies to work in partnership with local communities to plan, coordinate and provide programs accordingly. [1989 c.834 §2; 1999 c.1053 §1]

Source: Section 417.300 — Purpose of ORS 417.305 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors417.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 420.225 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 420 / Section 420.225
420.225 Cooperation with public agencies in work assignments
Status: in_force

The Director of the Oregon Youth Authority and the persons employed by the director or designated to have direct control of the adjudicated youths at camp shall cooperate to the fullest extent with any public agency assisting in the camp program in making assignments and in supervising any work or training of adjudicated youths who are physically able to perform manual labor. [1953 c.154 §4; 1963 c.256 §6; 1995 c.422 §106; 2001 c.295 §4; 2021 c.489 §123]

Source: Section 420.225 — Cooperation with public agencies in work assignments , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors420.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 420.070 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 420 / Section 420.070
420.070 Adjudicated youth in legal custody of superintendent
Status: in_force

While temporarily employed under ORS 420.060 (Employment agreements) to 420.074 (Employment status of adjudicated youth) , an adjudicated youth placed in a youth correction facility shall remain in the legal custody of the superintendent. The superintendent shall continue to exercise appropriate supervision over the adjudicated youth during the period of the temporary employment of the adjudicated youth. [1969 c.410 §3; 1995 c.422 §99; 2021 c.489 §118]

Source: Section 420.070 — Adjudicated youth in legal custody of superintendent , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors420.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 421.362 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 421 / Section 421.362
421.362 Continuation of employment of certain Department of Corrections employees
Status: in_force

(1) All persons employed by the Department of Corrections in inmate work programs on December 2, 1999, shall be offered continuation of their employment with Oregon Corrections Enterprises. Those employees who continue employment with Oregon Corrections Enterprises shall retain their Public Employees Retirement System status granted prior to December 2, 1999. The terms and conditions of the continued employment shall be determined by the administrator. The terms and conditions of employment for Oregon Corrections Enterprises employees who may become represented for collective bargaining in the appropriate bargaining unit shall be determined in accordance with 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) , except for ORS 243.696 (Bargaining representatives for executive department state agencies, judicial department and legislative department) . For purposes of collective bargaining, the appropriate bargaining unit shall be a separate unit composed exclusively of Oregon Corrections Enterprises employees.

(2) Notwithstanding the provisions of ORS chapter 237, Oregon Corrections Enterprises may offer to its employees alternative retirement programs in addition to the Public Employees Retirement System. [1999 c.955 §13]

Source: Section 421.362 — Continuation of employment of certain Department of Corrections employees; alternative retirement programs , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors421.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 418.930 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 418 / Section 418.930
418.930 Petition to juvenile court required upon removal of refugee child
Status: in_force

Within one working day of the removal of a refugee child, the Department of Human Services shall file a petition with the juvenile court containing, in addition to the facts required by ORS 419B.809 (Petition) or 419C.255 (Facts to be pleaded) , a specific and detailed account of the circumstances which led the department to conclude that the child was in imminent danger of serious emotional or physical harm. [1985 c.358 §5; 1993 c.33 §339; 2001 c.622 §43]

Source: Section 418.930 — Petition to juvenile court required upon removal of refugee child , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors418.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 412.139 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 412 / Section 412.139
412.139 Duties of department relating to federal law
Status: in_force

The Department of Human Services shall have the responsibility and authority to provide such services 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 418.160]

Source: Section 412.139 — Duties of department relating to federal law , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors412.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 411.740 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 411 / Section 411.740
411.740 General assistance administration
Status: in_force

The Department of Human Services shall administer and supervise the administration of general assistance and it shall prescribe the form of and supply all blank applications, reports, affidavits and such other forms as the department deems advisable. [Amended by 1969 c.597 §244; 1971 c.779 §25]

Source: Section 411.740 — General assistance administration , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors411.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 411.752 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 411 / Section 411.752
411.752 General assistance project established
Status: in_force

(1) The general assistance project is established in the Department of Human Services. The department shall conduct outreach to individuals who are likely to meet the qualification criteria for the project and provide aid and services designed to assist the individuals in securing housing and Supplemental Security Income benefits or Social Security Disability Insurance benefits. An individual is qualified to participate in the project if the individual:

(a) Has been determined by the department to have a disability that would qualify the individual for Supplemental Security Income benefits or Social Security Disability Insurance benefits;

(b) Is enrolled in the medical assistance program; and

(c) Is homeless.

(2) The aid and services provided under this section must include, but are not limited to:

(a) Housing assistance;

(b) Cash assistance for personal incidentals; and

(c) Assistance in applying for and securing Supplemental Security Income benefits or Social Security Disability Insurance benefits.

(3) Up to 200 individuals may participate in the project each month. [2016 c.93 §1]

Note: 411.752 (General assistance project established) and 411.753 (Advisory group for general assistance project) were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 411 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 411.752 — General assistance project established , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors411.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 419a.266 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 419a / Section 419a.266
419A.266 Expunction forms
Status: in_force

(1) Applications for expunction under ORS 419A.261 (Application for expunction of records relating to contact, violations and certain misdemeanors) and 419A.262 (Application for expunction of records relating to certain misdemeanors, prostitution and certain sex crimes) shall be available from the clerk of the court in a form prescribed by the State Court Administrator. The application must include a declaration under penalty of perjury as described in ORCP 1 E.

(2) The State Court Administrator shall prescribe the content and form of expunction judgments under ORS 419A.261 (Application for expunction of records relating to contact, violations and certain misdemeanors) and 419A.262 (Application for expunction of records relating to certain misdemeanors, prostitution and certain sex crimes) . The judgment forms must include a place for the court to specify the method of expunction under ORS 419A.260 (Expunction) (1)(b) that applies to a given record.

(3) The Oregon Youth Authority, in consultation with county juvenile departments and the State Court Administrator, shall develop statewide model forms for juvenile departments to use in carrying out the duties of a juvenile department under ORS 419A.261 (Application for expunction of records relating to contact, violations and certain misdemeanors) and 419A.267 (Notice of expunction) . [2023 c.182 §3]

Source: Section 419A.266 — Expunction forms , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors419A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 410.602 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 410 / Section 410.602
410.602 Home Care Commission
Status: in_force

(1) The Home Care Commission is created, consisting of nine members appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate as provided in ORS 171.562 (Procedures for confirmation) and 171.565 (Vote required for confirmation) . Five members shall be elderly persons or persons with disabilities who are receiving or who have received home care services. One member shall be appointed to represent each of the following entities, or a successor entity, for as long as a comparable entity exists:

(a) Governor’s Commission on Senior Services;

(b) Department of Human Services;

(c) Oregon Disabilities Commission; and

(d) Oregon Association of Area Agencies on Aging and Disabilities.

(2) The members shall be appointed for terms of three years. A member is eligible for reappointment and may serve no more than three consecutive terms. When making appointments to the commission, the Governor may consider recommendations from the entities listed in subsection (1) of this section and other organizations representing the interests of elderly persons and persons with disabilities.

(3) If there is a vacancy for any cause, the Governor shall make an appointment to become immediately effective for the unexpired term.

(4) The commission shall exercise all powers necessary to effectuate the purposes of ORS 410.595 (Legislative intent and findings) to 410.625 (Authority of commission) .

(5) The Governor shall select annually from the membership of the commission a chairperson who serves at the pleasure of the Governor. The chairperson or majority of the members of the commission then in office shall have the power to call regular or special meetings of the commission. The commission shall meet at a place, date and hour determined by the commission.

(6) Members of the commission shall be paid compensation and expenses as provided in ORS 292.495 (Compensation and expenses of members of state boards and commissions) from such funds as may be available to the commission.

(7) Meetings of the commission shall be open and public in accordance with ORS 192.610 (Definitions for ORS 192.610 to 192.705) to 192.705 (Filing written grievance) . Records of the commission shall be open and available to the public in accordance with ORS 192.311 (Definitions for ORS 192.311 to 192.478) to 192.478 (Exemption for Judicial Department) . The commission shall meet regularly with the executive director of the Home Care Commission to make recommendations and set policy, to approve or reject reports of the executive director, to adopt rules and to transact other business.

(8) A quorum of the commission shall consist of a majority of the members of the commission then in office. All decisions of the commission shall be made by a majority of all the members then in office.

(9) The commission shall, in accordance with ORS chapter 183, adopt and enforce rules to carry out the provisions of ORS 410.595 (Legislative intent and findings) to 410.625 (Authority of commission) .

(10) The commission is not subject to ORS 291.050 (Definitions for ORS 291.050 to 291.060) to 291.060 (Report of fees to Legislative Assembly) .

(11) Members of the commission are officers of the state and the commission is a state commission for purposes of ORS 30.260 (Definitions for ORS 30.260 to 30.300) to 30.300 (ORS 30.260 to 30.300 exclusive) and 278.120 (Claims management) and ORS chapter 180.

(12) The chairperson may sign, on behalf of the commission, contracts or agreements that the commission authorizes or is required to execute. [2001 c.901 §2; 2007 c.70 §179; 2007 c.797 §3]

Source: Section 410.602 — Home Care Commission; membership; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors410.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 411.640 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 411 / Section 411.640
411.640 Overpayments of public assistance or medical assistance
Status: in_force

A person has received an overpayment of public assistance or medical assistance, for purposes of ORS 411.703 (Issuance of warrants for overpayment of public assistance or medical assistance) , if the person has:

(1) Received, either for the benefit of the person or for the benefit of any other person, any amount or type of public assistance or medical assistance to which the person or the other person is not entitled under state law;

(2) Spent lawfully received public assistance or medical assistance that was designated by the Department of Human Services or the Oregon Health Authority for a specific purpose on an expense not approved by the department or the authority and not considered a basic requirement under ORS 411.070 (Statewide standards for public assistance) (2)(a) or a health service;

(3) Misappropriated public assistance or medical assistance by cashing and retaining the proceeds of a check on which the person is not the payee and the check has not been lawfully indorsed or assigned to the person; or

(4) Failed to reimburse the department or the authority, when required by law, for public assistance or medical assistance furnished for a need for which the person is compensated by another source. [1963 c.499 §4; 2007 c.118 §1; 2011 c.720 §119; 2013 c.688 §53]

Source: Section 411.640 — Overpayments of public assistance or medical assistance , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors411.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 423.435 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 423 / Section 423.435
423.435 Recommendations following investigation
Status: in_force

(1) After investigation of any action, the Corrections Ombudsman shall state the recommendations and reasons if, in the ombudsman’s opinion, the Department of Corrections or any employee thereof should:

(a) Consider the matter further;

(b) Modify or cancel any action;

(c) Alter a rule, practice or ruling;

(d) Explain more fully the administrative action in question;

(e) Rectify an omission; or

(f) Take any other action.

(2) If the Corrections Ombudsman so requests, the Department of Corrections shall, within the time specified, inform the ombudsman about the action taken on the recommendations or the reasons for not complying with them. After a reasonable period of time has elapsed, the Corrections Ombudsman may issue a report.

(3) If the Corrections Ombudsman believes that any action has been dictated by laws whose results are unfair or otherwise objectionable, and could be revised by legislative action, the ombudsman shall bring to notice of the Legislative Assembly any views concerning desirable statutory change. [1977 c.378 §8; 1987 c.320 §218]

Source: Section 423.435 — Recommendations following investigation; notice from Department of Corrections of action taken; notice to Legislative Assembly of recommended statutory changes , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors423.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 414.756 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 414 / Section 414.756
414.756 Payments to Oregon Health and Science University
Status: in_force

The Oregon Health Authority shall ensure that the Oregon Health and Science University receives net reimbursement of at least 87 percent but no more than 100 percent of the university’s costs of providing services that are paid for, in whole or in part, with Medicaid funds. Net reimbursement means all Medicaid payments less any amount that is transferred by the university to the authority. [2017 c.538 §41; 2019 c.2 §17]

Note: The amendments to 414.756 (Payments to Oregon Health and Science University) by section 18, chapter 2, Oregon Laws 2019, apply to reimbursement paid to the Oregon Health and Science University by the Oregon Health Authority on or after July 1, 2025. See section 19, chapter 2, Oregon Laws 2019. The text that applies to reimbursement paid to the university by the authority on or after July 1, 2025, is set forth for the user’s convenience.

414.756 (Payments to Oregon Health and Science University) . The Oregon Health Authority shall ensure that the Oregon Health and Science University receives net reimbursement of at least 84 percent but no more than 100 percent of the university’s costs of providing services that are paid for, in whole or in part, with Medicaid funds. Net reimbursement means all Medicaid payments less any amount that is transferred by the university to the authority.

Note: 414.756 (Payments to Oregon Health and Science University) 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 414.756 — Payments to Oregon Health and Science University , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors414.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 415.422 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 415 / Section 415.422
415.422 Voidable transfers or liens
Status: in_force

(1) A transfer of or lien upon the property of a coordinated care organization, other than as provided in ORS 415.420 (Attachment or garnishment prohibited during delinquency proceeding) , is voidable if the transfer or lien is:

(a) Made or created within four months prior to the commencement of a delinquency proceeding;

(b) Made with the intent of giving to a transferee or lienor or enabling the transferee or lienor to obtain a greater percentage of the debt than any other creditor of the same class; and

(c) Accepted by a transferee or lienor who has reasonable cause to believe that the transferee or lienor will obtain a greater percentage of the debt than any other creditor of the same class.

(2) Every director, officer, employee or other person acting on behalf of a coordinated care organization who participates in a transfer or lien described in subsection (1) of this section, and every person receiving any property of the coordinated care organization or the benefit of the transfer or lien, shall be personally liable as described in subsection (3) of this section.

(3) The Oregon Health Authority, as a receiver in a delinquency proceeding, may avoid any transfer of, or lien upon, the property of a coordinated care organization described in subsection (1) of this section and may recover the property or value of the property transferred or attached unless the person in possession of the property or the lien was a bona fide holder for value prior to the commencement of the delinquency proceeding. [2019 c.478 §41]

Source: Section 415.422 — Voidable transfers or liens , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors415.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 413.235 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 413 / Section 413.235
413.235 Emergency services intergovernmental transfer program
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Health Authority shall develop and implement an intergovernmental transfer program to provide for the transfer of funds from an emergency medical services provider to the authority to pay the costs of providing emergency medical services to members of a coordinated care organization. The authority shall pay any federal financial participation received by the authority as a result of the transfer of funds to the coordinated care organization. The coordinated care organization shall increase, by the same amount, the amount of reimbursement paid to the emergency medical services provider for the costs of the emergency medical services.

(2) The increased reimbursement paid under subsection (1) of this section shall be at least actuarially equivalent to the Medicaid supplemental reimbursement for the emergency medical services paid under ORS 413.234 (Supplemental payments to emergency services providers) .

(3) General Fund moneys may not be used to implement this section. As a condition of participation in the intergovernmental transfer program described in subsection (1) of this section, an emergency medical services provider must agree to pay a fee to reimburse the authority for the costs of administering the program. The fee may not exceed 20 percent of the cost of the emergency medical services provided. The authority shall allow up to 120 percent of the fee to be counted as an operating cost for providers.

(4) An emergency medical services provider shall make readily available to the authority documentation, data and certifications, as prescribed by the authority, necessary to establish that the emergency medical services expenditures qualify for federal financial participation and to calculate the amount due to a coordinated care organization for the expenditures.

(5) If the authority determines that any expenditure made by an emergency medical services provider does not qualify for federal financial participation, the authority shall return the funds associated with the expenditure to the provider or refuse to accept the transfer of funds associated with the expenditure.

(6) Participation by any coordinated care organization or emergency medical services provider in the program must be voluntary.

(7) The authority shall consult with emergency medical services providers in the development, implementation and operation of the intergovernmental transfer program. [2016 c.34 §3]

Source: Section 413.235 — Emergency services intergovernmental transfer program , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors413.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 409.040 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 409 / Section 409.040
409.040 Federal law supersedes state law
Status: in_force

(1) To the extent that there is any conflict between chapter 319, Oregon Laws 1971, and any federal law referred to or to be administered under chapter 319, Oregon Laws 1971, the federal law in effect on June 8, 1971, is controlling.

(2) In all cases where federally granted funds are involved, the federal laws, rules and regulations applicable thereto shall govern notwithstanding any provision to the contrary in ORS 409.010 (Department of Human Services) , 409.060 (Department of Human Services Account) , 409.070 (Department of Human Services Special Checking Account) , 409.093 (Policy on incorporation of family support policies) to 409.160 (Information from personnel within department) , 411.060 (Rules) and this subsection. [Formerly 184.780]

Note: Legislative Counsel has substituted “chapter 319, Oregon Laws 1971,” for the words “this Act” in section 9, chapter 319, Oregon Laws 1971, compiled as 409.040 (Federal law supersedes state law) (formerly 184.780). Specific ORS references have not been substituted, pursuant to 173.160 (Powers and duties of Legislative Counsel in preparing editions for publication) . These sections may be determined by referring to the 1971 Comparative Section Table located in Volume 22 of ORS.

Source: Section 409.040 — Federal law supersedes state law , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors409.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 418.630 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 418 / Section 418.630
418.630 Foster home must be certified as approved
Status: in_force

No person shall operate a foster home without a certificate of approval issued by the Department of Human Services. [Formerly 419.404; 1971 c.401 §45]

Source: Section 418.630 — Foster home must be certified as approved , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors418.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 411.099 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 411 / Section 411.099
411.099 Assessment for service eligibility
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Activities of daily living” has the meaning given that term in ORS 410.600 (Definitions for ORS 410.595 to 410.625) .

(b) “Assessment for service eligibility” means a process of evaluating the functional impairment levels of an individual and an individual’s requirements for assistance in performing activities of daily living.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) No fewer than 14 days prior to conducting a reassessment for service eligibility, the Department of Human Services shall mail a notice of the assessment process to the individual to be assessed. The notice shall include a description and explanation of the assessment process, an explanation of the process for appealing the results of the assessment and a description of the rights described in paragraph (b) of this subsection.

(b) The individual being assessed has the right to set the date, time and place of the assessment at a location that is convenient for the individual and to invite other persons to participate in the assessment.

(3) If the assessment for service eligibility results in a reduction or termination of services, the individual is entitled to an expedited hearing under ORS 411.095 (Notice and hearings for public assistance and medical assistance) (4). [2005 c.414 §2]

Note: 411.099 (Assessment for service eligibility) and 411.101 (Service eligibility notification procedures and standards for communications) were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 411 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 411.099 — Assessment for service eligibility , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors411.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 419c.615 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 419c / Section 419c.615
419C.615 Grounds for setting aside order
Status: in_force

(1) In addition to any other grounds upon which a person may petition a court under ORS 419C.610 (Authority to modify or set aside orders) , a person may petition the court on the following grounds to set aside an order finding the person to be within the jurisdiction of the court under ORS 419C.005 (Jurisdiction) :

(a) A substantial denial in the proceedings resulting in the person’s adjudication, or in the appellate review of the adjudication, of the person’s rights under the United States Constitution or the Oregon Constitution, or both, and the denial rendered the adjudication void; or

(b) Unconstitutionality of the statute making criminal, if the person were an adult, the acts for which the person was adjudicated.

(2) When a person petitions the court on one of the grounds listed in subsection (1) of this section:

(a) A copy of the petition shall be served on the district attorney, who shall represent the state in the matter.

(b) The court shall decide the issues raised. The court may receive proof by affidavits, depositions and other competent evidence. Oral testimony may be taken by telephone or other means approved by the court. The petitioner has the burden of proving by a preponderance of the evidence the facts alleged in the petition.

(c) The court shall set aside the order finding the petitioner to be within the jurisdiction of the court if the petitioner establishes one of the grounds set forth in subsection (1) of this section.

(3) Either the petitioner or the state may appeal from the court’s order granting or denying a petition for relief under this section. The manner of taking the appeal and the scope of review are the same as provided under ORS 419A.200 (Who may appeal) .

(4) Nothing in this section may be construed to limit the original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court in habeas corpus as provided by the Oregon Constitution. [2001 c.803 §3]

Source: Section 419C.615 — Grounds for setting aside order; procedure; appeal , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors419C.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 411.704 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 411 / Section 411.704
411.704 Definitions for ORS 411.141, 411.706 and 411.708
Status: in_force

As used in this section and ORS 411.141 (Authorized expenditures by department for public assistance and OSIP medical assistance) , 411.706 (Oregon Supplemental Income Program) and 411.708 (Recovery of supplemental income program assistance from certain estates) :

(1) “Assistance” means:

(a) Cash payments or noncash benefits provided under ORS 411.706 (Oregon Supplemental Income Program) to or on behalf of a needy person who is a resident of this state and who is blind, has a disability or is 65 years of age or older; or

(b) Special need allowances for one-time or ongoing needs.

(2) “Blind” means having:

(a) Visual acuity with corrective lenses that does not exceed 20/200 in the better eye, or vision in the better eye that is restricted to a field that subtends an angle of not greater than 20 degrees; or

(b) An equivalent visual impairment, as determined by the Department of Human Services after examination by:

(A) An ophthalmologist licensed to practice medicine and surgery in Oregon or in another state or territory of the United States having qualifications substantially similar to those of the State of Oregon; or

(B) An optometrist licensed and practicing in Oregon or in another state or territory of the United States having qualifications substantially similar to those of the State of Oregon.

(3) “Disability” means a physical or mental impairment that:

(a) Is likely to continue without substantial improvement for no less than 12 months or to result in death; and

(b) Prevents performance of substantially all the ordinary duties of occupations in which a person not having the physical or mental impairment is capable of engaging, having due regard to the training, experience and circumstances of the individual with the physical or mental impairment.

(4) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) “Income” means net income in cash or in kind available to the applicant or recipient, the receipt of which is regular and predictable enough to afford security in the sense that the applicant or recipient may rely upon it to contribute toward meeting the needs of the applicant or recipient.

(b) “Income” does not include:

(A) Earnings or other income that may be exempted in compliance with federal laws and regulations; or

(B) Premiums on life insurance policies, whether paid by the applicant, recipient or other person.

(5) “Recipient” means a person who is receiving assistance provided by the Oregon Supplemental Income Program.

(6) “Resources” means an asset that may be applied toward meeting the needs of the applicant or recipient, including real and personal property holdings contributing to the maintenance of the applicant or recipient or representing investments or savings that may be drawn upon for maintenance purposes. [2005 c.381 §2; 2007 c.70 §187; 2009 c.849 §1]

Source: Section 411.704 — Definitions for ORS 411.141, 411.706 and 411.708 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors411.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 419b.502 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 419b / Section 419b.502
419B.502 Termination upon finding of extreme conduct
Status: in_force

The rights of the parent or parents may be terminated as provided in ORS 419B.500 (Termination of parental rights generally) if the court finds that the parent or parents are unfit by reason of a single or recurrent incident of extreme conduct toward any child. In such case, no efforts need to be made by available social agencies to help the parent adjust the conduct in order to make it possible for the child or ward to safely return home within a reasonable amount of time. In determining extreme conduct, the court shall consider the following:

(1) Rape, sodomy or sex abuse of any child by the parent.

(2) Intentional starvation or torture of any child by the parent.

(3) Abuse or neglect by the parent of any child resulting in death or serious physical injury.

(4) Conduct by the parent to aid or abet another person who, by abuse or neglect, caused the death of any child.

(5) Conduct by the parent to attempt, solicit or conspire, as described in ORS 161.405 (“Attempt” described) , 161.435 (Solicitation) or 161.450 (“Criminal conspiracy” described) or under comparable laws of any jurisdiction, to cause the death of any child.

(6) Previous involuntary terminations of the parent’s rights to another child if the conditions giving rise to the previous action have not been ameliorated.

(7) Conduct by the parent that knowingly exposes any child of the parent to the storage or production of methamphetamines from precursors. In determining whether extreme conduct exists under this subsection, the court shall consider the extent of the child or ward’s exposure and the potential harm to the physical health of the child or ward. [1993 c.33 §139; 1995 c.767 §1; 1997 c.873 §5; 1999 c.859 §16; 2001 c.575 §1; 2001 c.686 §23; 2003 c.396 §84]

Source: Section 419B.502 — Termination upon finding of extreme conduct , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors419B.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 412.161 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 412 / Section 412.161
412.161 Policy on two-parent families
Status: in_force

The Legislative Assembly finds:

(1) That the provision of public assistance to children in very low income families would help keep families together and reduce hardship in times of high unemployment;

(2) That the lack of public assistance to two-parent unemployed families does not produce significant financial savings for the State of Oregon since family break-up increases the number of single-parent families receiving public assistance;

(3) That children in two-parent unemployed families have needs as urgent as those of children in single-parent unemployed families;

(4) That the provision of public assistance to two-parent unemployed families may provide access to medical care for these families, health being one of the prerequisites to seeking and maintaining employment;

(5) That because federal law requires active participation in employment and other alternatives to be eligible for federal funds for public assistance, the availability of federal funds helps those families who are trying hardest to help themselves be self-supporting; and

(6) That additional funds need to be made available in the temporary assistance for needy families program to effectuate this policy. [Formerly 418.180; 2015 c.765 §21]

Source: Section 412.161 — Policy on two-parent families , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors412.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 419b.600 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 419b / Section 419b.600
419B.600 Policy on Indian child welfare
Status: in_force

The Legislative Assembly finds that the United States Congress recognizes the special legal status of Indian tribes and their members. It is the policy of the State of Oregon to protect the health and safety of Indian children and the stability and security of Indian tribes and families by promoting practices designed to prevent the removal of Indian children from their families and, if removal is necessary and lawful, to prioritize the placement of an Indian child with the Indian child’s extended family and tribal community. The state recognizes the inherent jurisdiction of Indian tribes to make decisions regarding the custody of Indian children. The state also recognizes the importance of ensuring that Indian children and Indian families receive appropriate services to obviate the need to remove an Indian child from the Indian child’s home and, if removal is necessary and lawful, to effect the child’s safe return home. ORS 419B.600 (Policy on Indian child welfare) to 419B.654 (Placement preferences) create additional safeguards for Indian children to address disproportionate rates of removal, to improve the treatment of and services provided to Indian children and Indian families in the child welfare system and to ensure that Indian children who must be removed are placed with Indian families, communities and cultures. [2020 s.s.1 c.14 §1]

Note: 419B.600 (Policy on Indian child welfare) to 419B.665 (Rules) were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were 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.600 — Policy on Indian child welfare , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors419B.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 419a.094 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 419a / Section 419a.094
419A.094 Additional boards
Status: in_force

Local citizen review boards shall be added when the number of cases requiring review by existing boards exceeds a number per month established by rule under ORS 419A.096 (Duties of Judicial Department in administering boards) , as the maximum number that may be reviewed by a single board. [1993 c.33 §20]

Source: Section 419A.094 — Additional boards; creation , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors419A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 413.084 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 413 / Section 413.084
413.084 State School Nursing Consultant
Status: in_force

The position of State School Nursing Consultant is created in the Oregon Health Authority. The responsibilities of the consultant include, but are not limited to, all of the following:

(1) Coordinating and collaborating with the school nurse specialist within the Department of Education.

(2) Providing school nursing policy and program guidance for the authority, the department and other agencies.

(3) Supporting and leading the integration of coordinated school health teams and providing assistance in sustaining the teams.

(4) Providing technical assistance to school nurses on the delivery of nursing care using evidence-based best practice standards and assisting in the establishment of protocols and standards of care in collaboration with professional associations and state agencies.

(5) Providing leadership in the delivery of nursing services in schools.

(6) Providing clinical consultation and technical support to school nurses and school nursing programs.

(7) Serving as a liaison and expert resource in school nursing and school nursing programs for local, regional, state and national health care providers and policymaking bodies.

(8) Coordinating school nursing program activities with public health, social services, environmental and educational agencies as well as other public and private entities.

(9) Monitoring, interpreting, synthesizing and disseminating information relevant to changes in health care, school nursing practices, laws and regulations and other legal issues that impact schools.

(10) Promoting quality assurance in school nursing programs by initiating and coordinating a quality assurance program that includes needs assessment, data collection and analysis and evidence-based practices.

(11) Representing school nurses in state level partnerships between agencies and between public and private entities, to foster a coordinated school nursing program and other multidisciplinary collaborations. [2015 c.793 §1]

Note: 413.084 (State School Nursing Consultant) 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 413.084 — State School Nursing Consultant; duties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors413.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 418.997 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 418 / Section 418.997
418.997 Judicial review
Status: in_force

Judicial review of civil penalties imposed under ORS 418.992 (Civil penalty) , shall be as provided under ORS 183.480 (Judicial review of agency orders) , except that the court may, in its discretion, reduce the amount of the penalty. [1983 c.510 §28]

Source: Section 418.997 — Judicial review , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors418.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 419c.233 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 419c / Section 419c.233
419C.233 Nature of agreement
Status: in_force

A formal accountability agreement is a voluntary contract between a youth described in ORS 419C.230 (Formal accountability agreements) and a juvenile department whereby the youth agrees to fulfill certain conditions in exchange for not having a petition filed against the youth. [1993 c.33 §190; 1995 c.422 §123]

Source: Section 419C.233 — Nature of agreement , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors419C.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 417.070 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 417 / Section 417.070
417.070 Juvenile court jurisdiction
Status: in_force

The juvenile courts of this state have jurisdiction of juveniles within the operation of ORS 417.010 (“Juvenile” defined for ORS 417.010 to 417.080) to 417.080 (Enforcement of compact) . [1959 c.434 §7]

Source: Section 417.070 — Juvenile court jurisdiction , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors417.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 418.189 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 418 / Section 418.189
418.189 Policy on prevention of child abuse and neglect
Status: in_force

The Legislative Assembly recognizes that children are society’s most valuable resource and that child abuse and neglect is a threat to the physical, mental and emotional health of children. The Legislative Assembly further recognizes that assisting community-based private nonprofit and public organizations, agencies or school districts in identifying and establishing needed primary prevention programs will reduce the incidence of child abuse and neglect, and the necessity for costly subsequent intervention in family life by the state. Child abuse and neglect prevention programs can be most effectively and economically administered through the use of trained volunteers and the cooperative efforts of the communities, citizens and the state. [1985 c.549 §2]

Source: Section 418.189 — Policy on prevention of child abuse and neglect , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors418.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 423.035 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 423 / Section 423.035
423.035 Application of ORS 411.171 (1)
Status: in_force

ORS 411.171 (Certain job referrals prohibited) (1) applies to the Department of Corrections. [Derived from 1987 c.781 §2]

Note: 423.035 (Application of ORS 411.171 (1)) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 423 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 423.035 — Application of ORS 411.171 (1) , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors423.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 410.430 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 410 / Section 410.430
410.430 Eligibility for authorized services
Status: in_force

(1) In order to qualify for authorized services from an authorized agency or service provider, each client must:

(a) Be 60 years of age or older or have been diagnosed as having Alzheimer’s disease or a related disorder;

(b) Not be receiving financial assistance from the Department of Human Services, except supplemental nutrition assistance and limited Medicare reimbursement benefits administered by the department; and

(c) Be assessed to be at the risk of entering an institution.

(2) Eligibility determination is required before any client may receive services from an authorized agency or service provider. [1981 c.186 §3; 1987 c.692 §1; 1997 c.581 §3; 1999 c.59 §105; 2001 c.900 §84; 2009 c.599 §17; 2011 c.201 §3]

Source: Section 410.430 — Eligibility for authorized services , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors410.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 418.984 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 418 / Section 418.984
418.984 Interdisciplinary assessment teams
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Human Services, the Oregon Health Authority and the Oregon Youth Authority may contract with public or private providers to establish interdisciplinary assessment teams to provide services to youth.

(2) An interdisciplinary assessment team shall:

(a) Provide evaluation of youth.

(b) Increase statewide education, consultation and telemedicine evaluation, assessment and treatment capacity, with specific emphasis on increasing access to psychiatric and developmental assessments in communities that lack sufficient access to providers.

(c) Prioritize evaluation, assessment and stabilization services provided to youth who are placed in hotels, in out-of-state facilities, in emergency department boarding, in shelter care, in institutional care, in county detention facilities or in the custody of the Oregon Youth Authority.

(3) The Oregon Health Authority, in consultation with the Department of Human Services and the Oregon Youth Authority, shall establish criteria for proposals for contracts under this section, prepare and publish requests for proposals, receive proposals and award contracts to eligible providers.

(4) As used in this section, “system of care” and “youth” have the meanings given those terms in ORS 418.976 (Definitions for ORS 418.976 to 418.981) . [2019 c.616 §8]

Note: 418.984 (Interdisciplinary assessment teams) 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 418.984 — Interdisciplinary assessment teams , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors418.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 413.011 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 413 / Section 413.011
413.011 Duties of board
Status: in_force

(1) The duties of the Oregon Health Policy Board are to:

(a) Be the policy-making and oversight body for the Oregon Health Authority established in ORS 413.032 (Establishment of Oregon Health Authority) and all of the authority’s departmental divisions.

(b) Develop and submit a plan to the Legislative Assembly to provide and fund access to affordable, quality health care for all Oregonians.

(c) Develop a program to provide health insurance premium assistance to all low and moderate income individuals who are legal residents of Oregon.

(d) Publish health outcome and quality measure data collected by the Oregon Health Authority at aggregate levels that do not disclose information otherwise protected by law. The information published must report, for each coordinated care organization and each health benefit plan sold through the health insurance exchange or offered by the Oregon Educators Benefit Board or the Public Employees’ Benefit Board:

(A) Quality measures;

(B) Costs;

(C) Health outcomes; and

(D) Other information that is necessary for members of the public to evaluate the value of health services delivered by each coordinated care organization and by each health benefit plan.

(e) Establish evidence-based clinical standards and practice guidelines that may be used by providers.

(f) Approve and monitor community-centered health initiatives described in ORS 413.032 (Establishment of Oregon Health Authority) (1)(h) that are consistent with public health goals, strategies, programs and performance standards adopted by the Oregon Health Policy Board to improve the health of all Oregonians, and to regularly report to the Legislative Assembly on the accomplishments and needed changes to the initiatives.

(g) Establish cost containment mechanisms to reduce health care costs.

(h) Ensure that Oregon’s health care workforce is sufficient in numbers and training to meet the demand that will be created by the expansion in health coverage, health care system transformations, an increasingly diverse population and an aging workforce.

(i) Work with the Oregon congressional delegation to advance the adoption of changes in federal law or policy to promote Oregon’s comprehensive health reform plan.

(j) Establish a health benefit package in accordance with ORS 741.340 (Health benefit plans offered through exchange) to be used as the baseline for all health benefit plans offered through the health insurance exchange.

(k) Investigate and report annually to the Legislative Assembly on the feasibility and advisability of future changes to the health insurance market in Oregon, including but not limited to the following:

(A) A requirement for every resident to have health insurance coverage.

(B) A payroll tax as a means to encourage employers to continue providing health insurance to their employees.

(L) Meet cost-containment goals by structuring reimbursement rates to reward comprehensive management of diseases, quality outcomes and the efficient use of resources by promoting cost-effective procedures, services and programs including, without limitation, preventive health, dental and primary care services, web-based office visits, telephone consultations and telemedicine consultations.

(m) Oversee the expenditure of moneys from the Health Care Provider Incentive Fund to support grants to primary care providers and rural health practitioners, to increase the number of primary care educators and to support efforts to create and develop career ladder opportunities.

(n) Work with the Public Health Benefit Purchasers Committee, administrators of the medical assistance program and the Department of Corrections to identify uniform contracting standards for health benefit plans that achieve maximum quality and cost outcomes and align the contracting standards for all state programs to the greatest extent practicable.

(o) Work with the Health Information Technology Oversight Council to foster health information technology systems and practices that promote the Oregon Integrated and Coordinated Health Care Delivery System established by ORS 414.570 (System established) and align health information technology systems and practices across this state.

(2) The Oregon Health Policy Board is authorized to:

(a) Subject to the approval of the Governor, organize and reorganize the authority as the board considers necessary to properly conduct the work of the authority.

(b) Submit directly to the Legislative Counsel, no later than October 1 of each even-numbered year, requests for measures necessary to provide statutory authorization to carry out any of the board’s duties or to implement any of the board’s recommendations. The measures may be filed prior to the beginning of the legislative session in accordance with the rules of the House of Representatives and the Senate.

(3) If the board or the authority is unable to perform, in whole or in part, any of the duties described in ORS 413.006 (Establishment of Oregon Health Policy Board) to 413.042 (Rules) and 741.340 (Health benefit plans offered through exchange) without federal approval, the authority is authorized to request, in accordance with ORS 413.072 (Public process required if waiver of federal requirement involves policy change) , waivers or other approval necessary to perform those duties. The authority shall implement any portions of those duties not requiring legislative authority or federal approval, to the extent practicable.

(4) The enumeration of duties, functions and powers in this section is not intended to be exclusive nor to limit the duties, functions and powers imposed on the board by ORS 413.006 (Establishment of Oregon Health Policy Board) to 413.042 (Rules) and 741.340 (Health benefit plans offered through exchange) and by other statutes.

(5) The board shall consult with the Department of Consumer and Business Services in completing the tasks set forth in subsection (1)(j) and (k)(A) of this section. [2009 c.595 §9; 2011 c.9 §55; 2011 c.720 §125; 2012 c.38 §15; 2013 c.1 §55; 2013 c.681 §44; 2015 c.3 §42; 2015 c.243 §2; 2015 c.389 §6; 2021 c.97 §39]

Source: Section 413.011 — Duties of board , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors413.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 419b.800 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 419b / Section 419b.800
419B.800 Applicability of ORS 419B.800 to 419B.929
Status: in_force

(1) ORS 419B.800 (Applicability of ORS 419B.800 to 419B.929) to 419B.929 (Enforcement of certain orders and judgments) govern procedure and practice in all juvenile court proceedings under this chapter. The Oregon Rules of Civil Procedure do not apply in these proceedings.

(2) ORS 419B.800 (Applicability of ORS 419B.800 to 419B.929) to 419B.929 (Enforcement of certain orders and judgments) apply to all proceedings under this chapter pending on or filed on or after January 1, 2002, except when, in the opinion of the court, application in a case pending on January 1, 2002, would not be feasible or would work an injustice.

(3) ORS 419B.800 (Applicability of ORS 419B.800 to 419B.929) to 419B.929 (Enforcement of certain orders and judgments) do not preclude a court in which they apply from regulating pleading, practice and procedure in any manner not inconsistent with ORS 419B.800 (Applicability of ORS 419B.800 to 419B.929) to 419B.929 (Enforcement of certain orders and judgments) . [2001 c.622 §2]

Source: Section 419B.800 — Applicability of ORS 419B.800 to 419B.929 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors419B.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 418.315 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 418 / Section 418.315
418.315 Department may provide foster care for children surrendered or committed to department
Status: in_force

The Department of Human Services may, in its discretion, provide foster care and other services for any child who has been surrendered under ORS 418.270 (Surrender of child to child-caring agency) , as authorized by ORS 418.285 (Authority of department same as child-caring agency under ORS 418.270 to 418.280) , to the department for adoption or has been permanently committed to the department by order of court. [Formerly 419.142; 1969 c.45 §9; 1971 c.401 §26; 1971 c.779 §63]

Source: Section 418.315 — Department may provide foster care for children surrendered or committed to department , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors418.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 419b.368 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 419b / Section 419b.368
419B.368 Review, modification or vacation of guardianship order
Status: in_force

(1) The court, on its own motion or upon the motion of a party and after such hearing as the court may direct, may review, modify or vacate a guardianship order.

(2) The court may modify a guardianship order if the court determines to do so would be in the ward’s best interests.

(3) The court may vacate a guardianship order, return the ward to the custody of a parent and make any other order the court is authorized to make under this chapter if the court determines that:

(a) It is in the ward’s best interests to vacate the guardianship;

(b) The conditions and circumstances giving rise to the establishment of the guardianship have been ameliorated; and

(c) The parent is presently able and willing to adequately care for the ward.

(4) The court may vacate a guardianship order after determining that the guardian is no longer willing or able to fulfill the duties of a guardian. Upon vacating a guardianship order under this subsection, the court shall conduct a hearing:

(a) Within 14 days, make written findings required in ORS 419B.185 (Evidentiary hearing) (2) and (3)(d) and (e) and make any order directing disposition of the ward that the court is authorized to make under this chapter; and

(b) Pursuant to ORS 419B.476 (Conduct of hearing) within 90 days.

(5) In determining whether it is in the ward’s best interests to modify or vacate a guardianship, the court shall consider, but is not limited to considering:

(a) The ward’s emotional and developmental needs;

(b) The ward’s need to maintain existing attachments and relationships and to form attachments and relationships, including those with the birth family;

(c) The ward’s health and safety; and

(d) The ward’s wishes.

(6) In addition to service required under ORS 419B.851 (Service of process) :

(a) A party filing a motion to vacate a guardianship shall serve the motion upon the Department of Human Services.

(b) A party filing a motion to terminate wardship under ORS 419B.328 (Ward of the court) shall serve the motion upon the department.

(7) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, a parent may not move the court to vacate a guardianship once a guardianship is granted under ORS 419B.365 (Permanent guardianship) .

(8) If a guardianship is established under ORS 419B.366 (Guardianship) and 419B.371 (Community guardianship) , the court shall conduct a court review not later than 60 days before the ward reaches 18 years of age. At the hearing, the court shall inform the ward that after reaching 18 years of age the ward may not be placed in substitute care in the legal custody of the department. [2003 c.229 §4; 2007 c.333 §4; 2007 c.806 §7; 2012 c.86 §3; 2020 s.s.1 c.14 §58; 2021 c.398 §72; 2023 c.125 §3]

Source: Section 419B.368 — Review, modification or vacation of guardianship order , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors419B.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 414.728 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 414 / Section 414.728
414.728 Reimbursement of rural hospitals on fee-for-service basis
Status: in_force

For services provided on a fee-for-service basis to persons who are entitled to receive medical assistance, the Oregon Health Authority shall reimburse Type A and Type B hospitals and rural critical access hospitals, as described in ORS 442.470 (Definitions for ORS 442.470 to 442.507) and identified by the Office of Rural Health as rural hospitals, fully for the cost of covered services based on the most recent audited Medicare cost report for Oregon hospitals adjusted to reflect the Medicaid mix of services. [2005 c.806 §4; 2009 c.595 §327; 2011 c.602 §43]

Source: Section 414.728 — Reimbursement of rural hospitals on fee-for-service basis , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors414.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 423.110 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 423 / Section 423.110
423.110 Acceptance of moneys for reentry services
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Corrections may apply for and accept federal grants or moneys, as well as grants or other financial assistance from any other source, for the purpose of providing reentry support and services to offenders released on supervision.

(2) There is established in the Department of Corrections Account established under ORS 423.097 (Department of Corrections Account) a subaccount consisting of all moneys accepted pursuant to subsection (1) of this section, which shall be deposited into the subaccount. All moneys in the subaccount are continuously appropriated to the department for the purpose of providing reentry support and services to offenders released on supervision and, if applicable, for specified purposes for which the grants, moneys or other financial assistance was provided to the department.

(3) The department may make grants to counties from moneys accepted pursuant to subsection (1) of this section for the purpose of providing counties with supplemental funding for reentry support and services for offenders released on supervision.

(4) As used in this section:

(a) “Offender” means a person sentenced to the legal and physical custody of the Department of Corrections; and

(b) “Reentry support and services” includes, but is not limited to, aid for housing and employment, vocational assistance, transportation services, treatment and access to physical or mental health care services, medications, mentoring and specialized supervision strategies. [2015 c.115 §1]

Source: Section 423.110 — Acceptance of moneys for reentry services; subaccount established; grants to counties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors423.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 418.319 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 418 / Section 418.319
418.319 Goal regarding placed children receiving federal assistance
Status: in_force

For each federal fiscal year beginning on and after October 1, 1983, the Department of Human Services establishes as a goal that no more than 33 percent of the children receiving assistance in foster home or substitute care placements under Title 4E of the Social Security Act shall have been in such placement at any time during that fiscal year for a period in excess of 24 months. The department shall report to each odd-numbered year regular session of the Legislative Assembly with its plan for achieving its goal and any plans for reducing the number or percentage of children in such placements during the period before the next October 1. [1981 c.251 §1; 2011 c.545 §52]

Note: 418.319 (Goal regarding placed children receiving federal assistance) was added to and made a part of ORS chapter 418 by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 418.319 — Goal regarding placed children receiving federal assistance , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors418.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 413.552 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 413 / Section 413.552
413.552 Legislative findings and policy on health care interpreters
Status: in_force

(1) The Legislative Assembly finds that persons with limited English proficiency, or who communicate in signed language, are often unable to interact effectively with health care providers. Because of language differences, persons with limited English proficiency, or who communicate in signed language, are often excluded from health care services, experience delays or denials of health care services or receive health care services based on inaccurate or incomplete information.

(2) The Legislative Assembly further finds that the lack of competent health care interpreters among health care providers impedes the free flow of communication between the health care provider and patient, negatively impacting health outcomes and preventing clear and accurate communication and the development of empathy, confidence and mutual trust that is essential for an effective relationship between health care provider and patient.

(3) It is the policy of the Legislative Assembly to require working with certified health care interpreters or qualified health care interpreters to ensure the accurate and adequate provision of health care to persons with limited English proficiency and to persons who communicate in signed language.

(4) It is the policy of the Legislative Assembly that health care for persons with limited English proficiency be provided according to the guidelines established under the policy statement issued August 30, 2000, by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Civil Rights, entitled, “Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Policy Guidance on the Prohibition Against National Origin Discrimination As It Affects Persons With Limited English Proficiency,” and the 1978 Patient’s Bill of Rights. [Formerly 409.617; 2015 c.318 §2; 2021 c.453 §9]

Note: See note under 413.550 (Definitions for ORS 413.550 to 413.559) .

Source: Section 413.552 — Legislative findings and policy on health care interpreters , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors413.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 421.178 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 421 / Section 421.178
421.178 Procedures to transfer adult in custody after childbirth
Status: repealed

After giving birth to a child at a hospital, an adult in custody must be subject to medically appropriate procedures constituting the least restrictive means to ensure safe transport to and arrival at a Department of Corrections facility. [2023 c.311 §3]

Note: 421.178 (Procedures to transfer adult in custody after childbirth) becomes operative June 1, 2024. See section 6, chapter 311, Oregon Laws 2023.

Note: See second note under 421.173 (Doula program for pregnant and postpartum adults in custody) .

Note: Sections 4 and 5, chapter 311, Oregon Laws 2023, provide:

Sec. 4. (1) Prior to implementing the doula program established under section 1 of this 2023 Act [ 421.173 (Doula program for pregnant and postpartum adults in custody) ], the Department of Corrections shall develop procedures, informed by feedback from stakeholders and received at the listening sessions described in subsection (2) of this section, to:

(a) Document compliance or noncompliance with the checklist of policies under section 1 (6) of this 2023 Act and ensure that the documentation is stored in the adult in custody’s file.

(b) Document any use of mechanical restraints under section 2 of this 2023 Act [ 421.175 (Use of mechanical restraints during labor, childbirth or postpartum recovery) ], including when and why the restraints were used and ensure that the documentation is stored in the adult in custody’s file.

(c) Minimize the severity and invasiveness of the transport and arrival procedures described in section 3 of this 2023 Act [ 421.178 (Procedures to transfer adult in custody after childbirth) ], including strip searches and body cavity searches.

(2) The department shall participate in at least two listening sessions with individuals who gave birth while in the custody of the department.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The department shall provide a report on the actions taken to implement the doula program to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to the judiciary in the manner provided under ORS 192.245 (Form of report to legislature) no later than March 15, 2024.

(b) The report must examine the procedures described in subsection (1) of this section. [2023 c.311 §4]

Sec. 5. Section 4 of this 2023 Act is repealed on January 2, 2025. [2023 c.311 §5]

Note: Sections 1 and 4, chapter 830, Oregon Laws 2015, provide:

Sec. 1. Family Sentencing Alternative Pilot Program; rules. (1) The Department of Corrections, in partnership with the circuit court and county community corrections agencies of participating counties and the Department of Human Services, shall establish the Family Sentencing Alternative Pilot Program.

(2) A defendant is eligible for the Family Sentencing Alternative Pilot Program if:

(a) The defendant’s presumptive sentence under the sentencing guidelines of the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission is a term of imprisonment in the legal and physical custody of the Department of Corrections of at least one year;

(b) The defendant is not currently being sentenced for:

(A) A person felony as defined in the rules of the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission;

(B) A sex crime as defined in ORS 163A.005 (Definitions for ORS 163A.005 to 163A.235) ; or

(C) An offense requiring a specified sentence under ORS 137.635 (Determinate sentences required for certain felony convictions) , 137.700 (Offenses requiring imposition of mandatory minimum sentences) , 137.707 (Mandatory minimum sentences for certain juvenile offenders waived to adult court) , 164.061 (Sentence for aggravated theft in the first degree when victim 65 years of age or older) , 475.907 (Sentencing for unlawful delivery of cocaine, methamphetamine, heroin or ecstasy to minors) , 475.925 (Sentences for certain controlled substance offenses) , 475.930 (Imposition of sentence under ORS 164.061, 475.907, 475.924 and 475.925) or 813.011 (Felony driving under the influence of intoxicants) ; and

(c) The defendant is pregnant at the time of sentencing, or is the parent or legal guardian of a minor child and at the time of the offense or sentencing had physical custody of the child.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) If the defendant meets the eligibility requirements described in subsection (2) of this section and is eligible for a downward dispositional departure under the rules of the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission, the court may order that the defendant sign a release authorizing the Department of Human Services to provide the community corrections agency with written confirmation of, and consultation concerning, any open or current juvenile dependency proceeding or any prior substantiated allegation of abuse or neglect involving the defendant and a minor child.

(b) The court may consider eligibility in the Family Sentencing Alternative Pilot Program as a mitigating factor when determining whether to sentence the defendant to probation, with a requirement that the defendant participate in the program as a condition of probation, as a downward dispositional departure under the rules of the commission.

(4) After receipt of the information described in subsection (3) of this section, the community corrections agency, in consultation with the Department of Human Services, shall determine if the Family Sentencing Alternative Pilot Program is an appropriate program for the defendant and, if the program is appropriate and the defendant is sentenced to a term of probation, require participation in the program for the first 12 months of the probationary sentence. In addition to the conditions of probation ordered under ORS 137.540 (Conditions of probation) , the defendant may be required to comply with any additional conditions related to the program, including but not limited to:

(a) Geographical restrictions, including house arrest and electronic surveillance;

(b) Participation in vocational training; and

(c) Completion of:

(A) Parenting skills classes;

(B) Drug or alcohol treatment;

(C) Mental health treatment; or

(D) Life skills classes.

(5) The Department of Human Services and community corrections agencies shall cooperate with the Department of Corrections in implementing the Family Sentencing Alternative Pilot Program described in this section.

(6) The Department of Human Services and the Department of Corrections shall jointly submit a report concerning the Family Sentencing Alternative Pilot Program, which must include program outcomes and data related to the efficacy of the program, and which may include recommendations for legislation in the manner provided by ORS 192.245 (Form of report to legislature) , to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to the judiciary no later than January 1 of each year.

(7) The Department of Corrections shall establish a process for selecting counties to participate in the Family Sentencing Alternative Pilot Program.

(8) The Department of Corrections and the Department of Human Services may adopt rules to carry out the provisions of this section. [2015 c.830 §1; 2017 c.673 §2]

Sec. 4. Section 1 of this 2015 Act is repealed on July 1, 2025. [2015 c.830 §4]

Source: Section 421.178 — Procedures to transfer adult in custody after childbirth , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors421.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 418.017 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 418 / Section 418.017
418.017 Parent allowed to anonymously leave child at authorized facility
Status: in_force

(1) A parent may leave an infant at an authorized facility in the physical custody of an agent, employee, physician or other medical professional working at the authorized facility if the infant:

(a) Is 60 days of age or younger as determined to a reasonable degree of medical certainty; and

(b) Has no evidence of abuse.

(2) A parent leaving an infant under this section is not required to provide any identifying information about the infant or the parent.

(3) An agent, employee, physician or other medical professional working at an authorized facility shall receive an infant brought to the authorized facility under this section.

(4) If acting in good faith in receiving an infant, an authorized facility receiving an infant under this section and any agent, employee, physician or other medical professional working at the authorized facility are immune from any criminal or civil liability that otherwise might result from their actions relating to receiving the infant. A city, county or other political subdivision of this state that operates a sheriff’s office, police station or fire station that receives an infant under this section is immune from any criminal or civil liability that otherwise might result from the actions taken by its employees or agents in receiving the infant.

(5) When an infant has been left at an authorized facility as provided in this section:

(a) The authorized facility shall notify the Department of Human Services that an infant has been left at the facility as provided in subsection (1) of this section no later than 24 hours after receiving the infant.

(b) The infant is deemed abandoned for purposes of ORS 419B.100 (Jurisdiction) , and the department is deemed to have protective custody of the infant under ORS 419B.150 (When protective custody authorized) from the moment the infant was left at the facility. The department shall comply with the applicable provisions of ORS chapter 419B with regard to the infant.

(6) The authorized facility shall release the infant to the department when release is appropriate considering the infant’s medical condition and shall provide the department with all information the facility has regarding the infant.

(7) As used in this section:

(a) “Abuse” has the meaning given that term in ORS 419B.005 (Definitions) .

(b) “Authorized facility” means a hospital as described in ORS 442.015 (Definitions) , freestanding birthing center as defined in ORS 442.015 (Definitions) , physician’s office, sheriff’s office, police station or fire station.

(c) “Physician” means a person licensed by the Oregon Medical Board to practice medicine and surgery or a naturopathic physician licensed under ORS chapter 685 to practice naturopathic medicine. [2001 c.597 §1; 2005 c.22 §288; 2017 c.356 §36; 2023 c.561 §1]

Note: 418.017 (Parent allowed to anonymously leave child at authorized facility) and 418.018 (Department required to inform public about ORS 418.017 and affirmative defense) were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were 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 418.017 — Parent allowed to anonymously leave child at authorized facility; facility immunity; notification to department , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors418.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 414.581 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 414 / Section 414.581
414.581 Tribal Advisory Council established
Status: in_force

(1) The Tribal Advisory Council is established. The duties of the council are to:

(a) Serve as a channel of communication between the coordinated care organizations and Indian tribes in this state regarding the health of tribal communities; and

(b) Oversee the tribal liaisons in each coordinated care organization, described in ORS 414.572 (Coordinated care organizations) (2)(r), and work with coordinated care organizations.

(2) The council consists of members who are appointed by each Indian tribe in this state and one member appointed by the members of the council to represent the urban Indian health programs in this state that are operated by urban Indian organizations pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 1651.

(3) The term of office of each member of the council is four years, but a member serves at the pleasure of the Indian tribe that appointed the member. Before the expiration of the term of a member, the tribe that appointed the member shall appoint a successor whose term begins on January 1 next following. A member is eligible for reappointment. If there is a vacancy for any cause, the vacancy shall be filled by the appointing tribe to become immediately effective for the unexpired term.

(4) Members of the council are not entitled to compensation or reimbursement of expenses and serve as volunteers on the council.

(5) The council 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 offices as the council determines. The chairperson shall be responsible for the adoption of bylaws for the council.

(6) A majority of the members of the council constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business.

(7) The council shall meet at least once every three months at a time and place determined by the council. The council also may meet at other times and places specified by the call of the chairperson or of a majority of the members of the council.

(8) The Oregon Health Authority shall provide staff support to the council. [2019 c.529 §3]

Note: 414.581 (Tribal Advisory Council established) 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 414.581 — Tribal Advisory Council established; membership; terms , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors414.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 419b.025 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 419b / Section 419b.025
419B.025 Immunity of person making report in good faith
Status: in_force

Anyone participating in good faith in the making of a report of child abuse and who has reasonable grounds for the making thereof shall have immunity from any liability, civil or criminal, that might otherwise be incurred or imposed with respect to the making or content of such report. Any such participant shall have the same immunity with respect to participating in any judicial proceeding resulting from such report. [1993 c.546 §17]

Source: Section 419B.025 — Immunity of person making report in good faith , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors419B.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 420.821 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 420 / Section 420.821
420.821 Visiting of foster homes by staff members
Status: in_force

The Director of Human Services or the authorized representative of the director shall designate members of the staff of the director as visiting agents. As required by the director or the authorized representative of the director, these visiting agents shall:

(1) Visit the foster homes and children placed therein;

(2) Ascertain whether the children are properly placed; and

(3) Make reports to the director or the designated representative of the director concerning the investigations and visits. [1971 c.84 §4 ( 420.821 (Visiting of foster homes by staff members) enacted in lieu of 420.820)]

Source: Section 420.821 — Visiting of foster homes by staff members , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors420.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 412.007 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 412 / Section 412.007
412.007 Determination of amount of aid
Status: in_force

(1) The eligibility for and amount of aid to be granted for any dependent child or relative pursuant to ORS 412.006 (Administration of temporary assistance for needy families program) shall be determined, in accordance with the rules of the Department of Human Services, taking into account:

(a) The income, resources and maintenance available to such child and relative from whatever source derived, allowable deductions and the statewide income and payment standards.

(b) The income and financial condition of the stepparent, if any, of the child for whom aid is sought.

(2) Subsection (1)(b) of this section is not intended to relieve any parent of any legal obligation with respect to the support of the natural or adopted children of the parent.

(3) In determining the eligibility for and amount of aid to be granted under subsection (1) of this section and under ORS 411.070 (Statewide standards for public assistance) , the department shall disregard:

(a) From income, no less than $50 of the amount of child support received for each child per month, up to a total of $200 or the maximum established by federal law, for the family;

(b) As resources, moneys held in a pension or retirement account; and

(c) Any earnings or other income or resources of the family as the department may prescribe by rule.

(4) As used in this section, “pension and retirement account” includes:

(a) Benefits employees receive only when they retire or leave employment;

(b) Pension, profit-sharing and stock bonus plans exempt from taxation by section 401 of the Internal Revenue Code;

(c) Qualified annuities exempt from taxation by section 403(a) or (b) of the Internal Revenue Code;

(d) Accounts or annuities exempt from taxation by section 408(a), (b), (c), (k), (p) or (q) of the Internal Revenue Code;

(e) Roth individual retirement plans authorized by section 408A of the Internal Revenue Code;

(f) Retirement plans offered by governments, nonprofit organizations or unions that are:

(A) Exempt from taxation under section 457(b) or 501(c)(18) of the Internal Revenue Code; or

(B) Contributions to the Thrift Savings Fund authorized by 5 U.S.C. 8439; and

(g) Defined contribution plan accounts described in ORS 178.210 (Requirements for Oregon Retirement Savings Plan) . [2015 c.765 §4; 2018 c.56 §1]

Note: 412.007 (Determination of amount of aid) was added to and made a part of 412.001 (Definitions) to 412.161 (Policy on two-parent families) by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 412.007 — Determination of amount of aid; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors412.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 418.307 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 418 / Section 418.307
418.307 Medical or dental treatment of children without consent
Status: in_force

(1) A physician licensed by the Oregon Medical Board, a naturopathic physician licensed under ORS chapter 685, a dentist licensed by the Oregon Board of Dentistry or a hospital licensed by the Department of Human Services is authorized to treat a child who is ward of the court or is a dependent or delinquent child in accord with the best medical judgment of the physician, naturopathic physician, dentist or responsible official of the hospital and without consent if:

(a) Because of the general state of the child’s health or any particular condition, the physician, naturopathic physician, dentist or responsible official of the hospital determines that in the medical judgment of the physician, naturopathic physician, dentist or responsible official prompt action is reasonably necessary to avoid unnecessary suffering or discomfort or to effect a more expedient or effective cure; and

(b) It is impossible or highly impractical to obtain consent for treating the child from the child-caring agency, the child’s parent or the child’s legal guardian.

(2) No charge of assault or battery shall be made against a physician, naturopathic physician, dentist or hospital official or employee who provides medical treatment pursuant to subsection (1) of this section.

(3) A minor child described in subsection (1) of this section may consent to medical treatment as provided in ORS 109.640 (Right to reproductive health care, medical treatment or dental treatment without parental consent) . [1975 c.580 §2; 2017 c.356 §38; 2023 c.228 §10]

Source: Section 418.307 — Medical or dental treatment of children without consent; conditions; immunity of treating personnel , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors418.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 423.615 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 423 / Section 423.615
423.615 Rules
Status: in_force

The Department of Corrections shall adopt rules to carry out the provisions of ORS 423.600 (Legislative findings) to 423.610 (Liability of persons associated with program) . [2017 c.114 §4]

Source: Section 423.615 — Rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors423.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 419a.180 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 419a / Section 419a.180
419A.180 Power of court to enforce orders by contempt order
Status: in_force

In case of failure to comply with any order of the juvenile court, the court may proceed for contempt of court against the person failing to comply. [1993 c.33 §45]

Source: Section 419A.180 — Power of court to enforce orders by contempt order , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors419A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 418.691 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 418 / Section 418.691
418.691 Definitions for ORS 418.691 to 418.701
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 418.691 (Definitions for ORS 418.691 to 418.701) to 418.701 (Youth sports providers authorized to request criminal background checks from Department of State Police) :

(1) “Subject individual” means any person who is or will be directly involved with the coaching or supervision of children participating in an organized youth sports activity.

(2) “Youth sports activity” does not include any activity operated by a school district or public charter school.

(3) “Youth sports provider” means any person, organization or agency that operates in Oregon and is directly involved with children participating in an organized youth sports activity. [2001 c.550 §1]

Note: 418.691 (Definitions for ORS 418.691 to 418.701) to 418.701 (Youth sports providers authorized to request criminal background checks from Department of State Police) were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were 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 418.691 — Definitions for ORS 418.691 to 418.701 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors418.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 421.215 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 421 / Section 421.215
421.215 Procurement of transferred adults in custody when required for judicial proceedings
Status: in_force

If the presence of any adult in custody confined in a county jail or in the institution of another state or the federal government, is required in any judicial proceeding of this state, the superintendent in charge of the institution from which the adult in custody was conveyed, upon being so directed by the Director of the Department of Corrections or upon the written order or direction of any court of competent jurisdiction or of a judge thereof, shall procure such adult in custody, bring the adult in custody to the place directed in such order and hold the adult in custody subject to the further order and direction of the director, or of the court or of a judge thereof, until the adult in custody is lawfully discharged from custody. The superintendent shall, by direction of the director or of the court or a judge thereof, deliver such adult into the custody of the sheriff of the county in which the adult in custody was convicted, and shall, by like order, return such adult in custody to the institution from which the adult in custody was taken. [Amended by 1955 c.309 §3; 1959 c.687 §14; 1965 c.616 §53; 1969 c.502 §18; 1983 c.740 §145; 1987 c.320 §184; 2019 c.213 §80]

Source: Section 421.215 — Procurement of transferred adults in custody when required for judicial proceedings , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors421.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 415.401 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 415 / Section 415.401
415.401 Requirements for proof of claim
Status: in_force

(1) All claims against a coordinated care organization against which delinquency proceedings have been begun shall:

(a) Set forth in reasonable detail:

(A) The amount of the claim or the basis upon which the amount can be ascertained;

(B) The facts upon which the claim is based; and

(C) The priorities asserted, if any;

(b) Be verified by the affidavit of the claimant or someone authorized to act on behalf of the claimant and having knowledge of the facts; and

(c) Be supported by documentation.

(2) All claims shall be filed with the receiver on or before the last date for filing as specified in ORS 415.400 (Filing proof of claim against CCO declared by court to be insolvent) .

(3) After the expiration of any period for filing of claims, the receiver shall report the claims timely filed to the court, with recommendations for the actions to be taken by the court. Upon receipt of the report, the court shall fix a time for hearing the claims and shall direct the claimants or the receiver, as specified by the court, to give notice to interested persons, in the manner determined by the court, of the time and place of the hearing, the amount and nature of the claim, the priorities asserted, if any, and the recommendation of the receiver with respect to the claim.

(4) All interested persons shall be entitled to appear at the hearing, and the court shall enter an order allowing, allowing in part or disallowing the claim. The order is an appealable order. [2019 c.478 §38]

Source: Section 415.401 — Requirements for proof of claim , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors415.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 411.142 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 411 / Section 411.142
411.142 Quarterly allocation of funds for each category of public assistance
Status: in_force

The Department of Human Services, taking into consideration the total amount of funds available for public assistance in Oregon during the biennial period beginning July 1 of each odd-numbered year, the estimated number of beneficiaries in each category thereof, current and estimated costs of essential needs to maintain a standard of living during such period compatible with decency and health and such other matters as it may deem pertinent, shall estimate and allocate the funds available for each category of public assistance on a monthly basis subject to the quarterly revisions. Changes in such allocations, if any, shall be uniform and, as nearly as practicable and considering the above factors, proportionately equal in each such category. The monthly amounts so found estimated and allocated shall be deemed to be the funds available for each category for public assistance in Oregon. [Formerly 411.130]

Source: Section 411.142 — Quarterly allocation of funds for each category of public assistance , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors411.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 423.605 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 423 / Section 423.605
423.605 Definition
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 423.600 (Legislative findings) to 423.610 (Liability of persons associated with program) , “facilitated dialogue and responsibility letter bank program communications” means all communications by a victim, survivor or adult in custody, or by a program facilitator, advisory committee member or staff person, that are made in the course of or in connection with a facilitated dialogue or responsibility letter bank program conducted pursuant to Department of Corrections rules. The communications include but are not limited to:

(1) All memoranda, assessment and evaluation forms, documents and other materials, including letters that are prepared for or submitted in connection with a facilitated dialogue;

(2) All communications, whether oral, written or recorded, made during the intake of a case, during preparations for a facilitated dialogue, during any joint in-person meetings or telephone calls, and during any post-dialogue meetings or conversations; and

(3) All materials or recordings submitted in connection with a responsibility letter bank program by a victim, survivor or adult in custody or by another person on behalf of a victim, survivor or adult in custody. [2017 c.114 §2; 2019 c.213 §101]

Source: Section 423.605 — Definition , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors423.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 421.651 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 421 / Section 421.651
421.651 Prison Advisory Committee
Status: in_force

(1) Within 60 days after August 20, 1999, the Director of the Department of Corrections shall form a Prison Advisory Committee. The committee shall meet to discuss, and make recommendations to the director about, potential construction and operational impacts of the women’s correctional facility and intake center complex. Impacts may include plans for buffering, lighting and noise mitigation to minimize intrusion into the privacy of surrounding residences. The director shall consider the recommendations and shall adopt such recommendations as practicable, considering safety, security and operational needs of the complex.

(2) The Department of Corrections shall maintain a policy or plan for notifying local jurisdictions and surrounding residents of escapes by an adult in custody and other incidents that, in the director’s judgment, may raise local safety concerns.

(3) Any decision made or action taken under this section is final and is not subject to judicial review. [1999 c.982 §11; 2019 c.213 §97]

Source: Section 421.651 — Prison Advisory Committee; duties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors421.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 415.261 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 415 / Section 415.261
415.261 Petition for delinquency proceeding
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Health Authority shall commence a delinquency proceeding by an application to the court for an order directing the coordinated care organization to show cause why the authority should not have the relief prayed for.

(2) The application shall be by petition, verified by the authority, setting forth the ground or grounds for the proceeding and the relief demanded.

(3) If the court is satisfied from reading the authority’s petition that the facts alleged, if established, would constitute grounds for a delinquency proceeding, the court shall issue an order to the coordinated care organization to show cause.

(4) On the return of the order to show cause, and after a full hearing, the court shall either deny the application or grant the application, together with such other relief as the nature of the case and the interests of the members of the coordinated care organization or the public may require.

(5) After commencement of a delinquency proceeding by the authority, the court may make any further orders necessary in response to the application of any interested person. [2019 c.478 §34]

Source: Section 415.261 — Petition for delinquency proceeding , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors415.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 414.320 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 414 / Section 414.320
414.320 Rules
Status: in_force

The Oregon Health Authority shall adopt rules to implement and administer ORS 414.312 (Oregon Prescription Drug Program) to 414.318 (Prescription Drug Purchasing Fund) . The rules shall include but are not limited to establishing procedures for:

(1) Issuing prescription drug identification cards to individuals and entities that participate in the Oregon Prescription Drug Program; and

(2) Enrolling pharmacies in the program. [2003 c.714 §5; 2007 c.697 §21; 2009 c.595 §295]

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

Source: Section 414.320 — Rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors414.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 418.351 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 418 / Section 418.351
418.351 Definitions for 418.351 to 418.357
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 418.351 (Definitions for 418.351 to 418.357) to 418.357 (Residential care referral agents) :

(1) “Client” means a parent or guardian or other person seeking a referral or recommendation for programs for a person under the age of 18 who is experiencing behavioral, emotional, mental health, substance use, delinquency or disability-related challenges.

(2) “Placement information” means any information a person collects from a client about the client or the subject of placement, including but not limited to name, electronic mail address, telephone number, zip code, medical history, information about necessary services or the reasons for seeking residential care.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) “Referral agent” means a person that provides residential care referrals.

(b) “Referral agent” does not include:

(A) A residential care program or its employees.

(B) A public body as defined in ORS 174.109 (“Public body” defined) .

(C) A physician licensed under ORS chapter 677 or a nurse practitioner licensed under ORS 678.375 (Nurse practitioners) to 678.390 (Authority of nurse practitioner and clinical nurse specialist to write prescriptions or dispense drugs) if the subject of placement is a patient of the physician or nurse practitioner and the physician or nurse practitioner has deemed the placement to be medically necessary.

(4) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) “Residential care program” means a residential program or facility that meets the criteria of a child-caring agency 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) , regardless of whether the program is located in Oregon or out of Oregon.

(b) “Residential care program” does not include:

(A) A hospital as defined in ORS 442.015 (Definitions) or a rural hospital as defined in ORS 442.470 (Definitions for ORS 442.470 to 442.507) .

(B) An adoption agency.

(C) An academic boarding school that provides educational services and care to children 24 hours a day and does not offer or arrange specialized treatment or therapeutic services to students with disabilities or to students with social, emotional or behavioral problems.

(5) “Residential care referral” means a referral to a residential care program in connection with which the referral agent receives compensation from any source when:

(a) The client or the subject of placement resides in this state;

(b) The referral agent resides in or has a primary place of business in this state; or

(c) The program to which the referral is made is located in this state.

(6) “Subject of placement” means the individual to be placed with a residential care program through a residential care referral. [2021 c.590 §1]

Note: 418.351 (Definitions for 418.351 to 418.357) to 418.357 (Residential care referral agents) were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were 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 418.351 — Definitions for 418.351 to 418.357 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors418.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 421.612 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 421 / Section 421.612
421.612 Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 421.611 (Findings) to 421.630 (Judicial review) , unless the context otherwise requires:

(1) “Authority” means the Corrections Facilities Siting Authority as established in ORS 421.621 (Corrections Facilities Siting Authority) .

(2) “Department” means the Department of Corrections. [1995 c.745 §2]

Note: See note under 421.611 (Findings) .

Source: Section 421.612 — Definitions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors421.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 409.810 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 409 / Section 409.810
409.810 Claim for refund
Status: repealed

(1) A long term care facility that has paid an amount that is not required under ORS 409.800 (Definitions) to 409.816 (Assessments to be deposited to Long Term Care Quality Assurance Fund) and 409.900 (Civil penalties for failure to report) may file a claim for refund with the Department of Human Services.

(2) Any long term care facility aggrieved by an action of the Department of Human Services or by an action of the Director of Human Services taken under ORS 409.800 (Definitions) to 409.816 (Assessments to be deposited to Long Term Care Quality Assurance Fund) and 409.900 (Civil penalties for failure to report) shall be entitled to notice and an opportunity for a contested case hearing under ORS chapter 183. [2003 c.736 §20]

Note: 409.810 (Claim for refund) is repealed January 2, 2028, and applies to long term care facility assessments imposed before July 1, 2026. See sections 23 and 31, chapter 736, Oregon Laws 2003, as amended (second note under 409.900 (Civil penalties for failure to report) ).

Source: Section 409.810 — Claim for refund; right to hearing , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors409.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 421.438 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 421 / Section 421.438
421.438 Authority to enter into contracts concerning certain operations and programs
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Corrections may enter into contracts for the purchase or other acquisition, transfer or disposition of supplies, materials, equipment, products and other personal property, and services for the following prison operations and programs:

(a) Prison work and on-the-job training programs;

(b) Forest and work camps established under ORS chapter 421;

(c) Farm and agricultural operations and programs;

(d) Food services operations and programs; and

(e) Facility or property maintenance operations and programs.

(2) Notwithstanding ORS 179.040 (General powers and duties) or any other law, the provisions of ORS 279.835 (Definitions for ORS 279.835 to 279.855) to 279.855 (Entities that may obtain goods and services through Oregon Department of Administrative Services) and ORS chapters 279A, 279B and 279C do not apply to contracts entered into by the department under this section. [1995 c.384 §17; 1997 c.802 §19; 1997 c.851 §4; 2003 c.794 §280]

Note: 421.438 (Authority to enter into contracts concerning certain operations and programs) and 421.442 (Creation of accounts and subaccounts relating to prison work and on-the-job training programs) were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were 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 421.438 — Authority to enter into contracts concerning certain operations and programs , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors421.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 421.121 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 421 / Section 421.121
421.121 Reduction in term of incarceration
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in ORS 137.635 (Determinate sentences required for certain felony convictions) , 137.700 (Offenses requiring imposition of mandatory minimum sentences) , 137.707 (Mandatory minimum sentences for certain juvenile offenders waived to adult court) , 163.105 (Sentencing options for aggravated murder) , 163.107 (Murder in the first degree) and 163.115 (Murder in the second degree) , each adult in custody sentenced to the custody of the Department of Corrections for felonies committed on or after November 1, 1989, is eligible for a reduction in the term of incarceration for:

(a) Appropriate institutional behavior, as defined by rule of the Department of Corrections; and

(b) Participation in the adult basic skills development program described in ORS 421.084 (Adult basic skills development program) .

(2) The maximum amount of time credits earned for appropriate institutional behavior or for participation in the adult basic skills development program described in ORS 421.084 (Adult basic skills development program) may not exceed 20 percent of the total term of incarceration in a Department of Corrections institution.

(3) The time credits may not be used to shorten the term of actual prison confinement to less than six months.

(4) The department shall adopt rules pursuant to the rulemaking provisions of ORS chapter 183 to establish a process for granting, retracting and restoring the time credits earned by the offender as allowed in subsections (1) to (3) of this section. [1989 c.790 §§60,61; 1991 c.855 §5; 2007 c.15 §5; 2009 c.623 §1; 2009 c.660 §§17,19; 2010 c.2 §§1,3; 2015 c.625 §1; 2019 c.213 §67; 2019 c.635 §25]

Source: Section 421.121 — Reduction in term of incarceration; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors421.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 419b.100 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 419b / Section 419b.100
419B.100 Jurisdiction
Status: in_force

(1) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (5) of this section and ORS 107.726 (Standing to petition for relief of person under 18 years of age) , the juvenile court has exclusive original jurisdiction in any case involving a person who is under 18 years of age and:

(a) Who is beyond the control of the person’s parents, guardian or other person having custody of the person;

(b) Whose behavior is such as to endanger the welfare of the person or of others;

(c) Whose condition or circumstances are such as to endanger the welfare of the person or of others;

(d) Who is dependent for care and support on a public or private child-caring agency that needs the services of the court in planning for the best interest of the person;

(e) Whose parents or any other person or persons having custody of the person have:

(A) Abandoned the person;

(B) Failed to provide the person with the care or education required by law;

(C) Subjected the person to cruelty, depravity or unexplained physical injury; or

(D) Failed to provide the person with the care, guidance and protection necessary for the physical, mental or emotional well-being of the person;

(f) Who is a runaway;

(g) Who has filed a petition for emancipation pursuant to ORS 419B.550 (Definitions for ORS 419B.550 to 419B.558) to 419B.558 (Entry of judgment of emancipation) ; or

(h) Who is subject to an order entered under ORS 419C.411 (Disposition order) (7)(a).

(2) The court shall have jurisdiction under subsection (1) of this section even though the child is receiving adequate care from the person having physical custody of the child.

(3) The provisions of subsection (1) of this section do not prevent a court of competent jurisdiction from entertaining a civil action or suit involving a child.

(4) The court does not have further jurisdiction as provided in subsection (1) of this section after a minor has been emancipated pursuant to ORS 419B.550 (Definitions for ORS 419B.550 to 419B.558) to 419B.558 (Entry of judgment of emancipation) .

(5) Except as provided in ORS 419B.627 (Jurisdiction) , jurisdiction over any child custody proceeding, as defined in ORS 419B.603 (Definitions) , involving an Indian child is determined as provided in ORS 419B.627 (Jurisdiction) . [1993 c.33 §53; 1993 c.546 §10; 1993 c.643 §5; 2005 c.843 §31; 2011 c.291 §5; 2013 c.1 §61; 2019 c.594 §8; 2020 s.s.1 c.14 §27; 2021 c.398 §68]

Source: Section 419B.100 — Jurisdiction; bases; Indian children , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors419B.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 410.210 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 410 / Section 410.210
410.210 Area agency advisory councils
Status: in_force

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Each area agency shall have an area agency advisory council, with members appointed by the area agency board.

(b) For a type A area agency, membership of the council shall include consumers of services provided primarily to elderly persons under Department of Human Services programs, including low income and minority persons.

(c) A type B area agency that serves elderly persons and persons with disabilities shall have two advisory councils. One shall include persons described in paragraph (b) of this subsection. The second shall be a disability services advisory council. That council shall have as a majority of its members persons with disabilities and shall include consumers of services and other interested persons. Any disability services advisory council in existence at the time the area agency assumes responsibility for providing services to persons with disabilities shall become the disability services advisory council for the area agency.

(2) Each area agency advisory council shall:

(a) Recommend basic policy guidelines for the administration of the activities of the area agencies on behalf of elderly persons or persons with disabilities, and advise the area agency on questions of policy.

(b) Advise the area agency with respect to development of the area plan and budget, and review and comment on the completed area plan and budget before its transmittal to the Director of Human Services.

(c) Review and evaluate the effectiveness of the area agency in meeting the needs of elderly persons or persons with disabilities in the planning and service area.

(d) Meet at least quarterly. The meetings are subject to ORS 192.610 (Definitions for ORS 192.610 to 192.705) to 192.705 (Filing written grievance) . [1981 c.784 §11; 1989 c.224 §76; 1991 c.67 §101; 1993 c.116 §1; 2001 c.900 §79; 2007 c.70 §170; 2011 c.9 §52]

Source: Section 410.210 — Area agency advisory councils; membership; duties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors410.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 419b.905 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 419b / Section 419b.905
419B.905 Subpoena of incarcerated witness
Status: in_force

If a witness is confined in a prison or jail in this state, a subpoena may be served on the witness and attendance of the witness may be compelled. The subpoena and court order must be served upon the custodian of the witness. The court may order:

(1) Temporary removal and production of the witness for the purpose of giving testimony;

(2) That the witness be allowed to testify by telephone or closed-circuit television; or

(3) That the testimony of the witness be taken by deposition under ORS 419B.884 (Depositions) at the place of confinement. [2001 c.622 §29]

Source: Section 419B.905 — Subpoena of incarcerated witness , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors419B.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 414.540 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 414 / Section 414.540
414.540 Rules
Status: in_force

The Oregon Health Authority shall adopt rules necessary for the implementation and administration of ORS 414.534 (Treatment for breast or cervical cancer) to 414.538 (Prohibition on coverage limitations) . [2001 c.902 §5; 2009 c.595 §316]

Note: See note under 414.532 (Definitions for ORS 414.534 to 414.538) .

Source: Section 414.540 — Rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors414.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 418.032 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 418 / Section 418.032
418.032 Department subrogated to right of support for certain children in department custody
Status: in_force

(1) Whenever the Department of Human Services has accepted custody of a child under the provisions of ORS 418.015 (Custody and care of needy children by department) and is required to provide financial assistance for the care and support of the child, the state shall, by operation of law, be assignee of and subrogated to any right to support from any other person including any sums that may have accrued, up to the amount of assistance provided by the department. If the right to support is contained in a judgment or order that requires a single gross monthly payment for the support of two or more children, the assignment and right of subrogation shall be of such child’s proportionate share of the gross amount. The assignment shall be as provided in ORS 412.024 (Assignment of support rights) .

(2) The department shall attempt to enter into agreements with any person who voluntarily gives custody of a child with a mental or physical disability to the department. Any agreement entered into shall set out the timely and nonadversarial settlement of child support obligations that the person may have with respect to the child. [1979 c.343 §4; 1995 c.502 §1; 1999 c.80 §75; 2003 c.73 §65; 2003 c.576 §445; 2007 c.70 §197]

Source: Section 418.032 — Department subrogated to right of support for certain children in department custody; child support agreements for children with disabilities , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors418.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 416.610 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 416 / Section 416.610
416.610 Action against recipient who fails to provide notice of claim
Status: in_force

The Department of Human Services, the Oregon Health Authority or the recipient’s coordinated care organization, if the recipient is receiving services from the organization, shall have a cause of action against any recipient who fails to give the notification required by ORS 416.530 (Notice of claim to department, authority or coordinated care organization) for amounts received by the recipient pursuant to a judgment, settlement or compromise to the extent that the department, the authority or the coordinated care organization could have had a lien against such amounts had such notice been given. [Formerly 411.572; 2001 c.600 §3; 2009 c.595 §355; 2011 c.602 §52; 2011 c.720 §155]

Source: Section 416.610 — Action against recipient who fails to provide notice of claim , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors416.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 419b.168 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 419b / Section 419b.168
419B.168 Procedure when child is not released
Status: in_force

(1) If a child taken into protective custody is not released as provided in ORS 419B.165 (Release of child taken into custody) and the juvenile court for the county has not established the alternative procedure authorized in subsection (4) of this section, the person taking the child into protective custody shall, without unnecessary delay, do one of the following:

(a) Take the child before the court or a person appointed by the court to effect disposition under ORS 419B.165 (Release of child taken into custody) .

(b) Take the child to a place of shelter care or a public or private agency designated by the court and as soon as possible thereafter notify the court that the child has been taken into protective custody.

(2) Where a child residing in some other county is taken into protective custody the child may be:

(a) Released to the child’s parent or other responsible person in this state as provided in ORS 419B.165 (Release of child taken into custody) .

(b) Delivered to a peace officer or juvenile counselor in the county in which the child resides, if such delivery can be made without unnecessary delay. In such event, the person to whom the child is delivered shall assume protective custody of the child and shall proceed as provided in this chapter.

(3) Where a child is released or delivered as provided in subsection (2) of this section, the jurisdiction of the juvenile court of the county in which the child resides shall attach from the time the child is taken into protective custody.

(4) The juvenile court may establish, as an alternative to the provisions of subsection (1) of this section, that if a child taken into protective custody is not released as provided in ORS 419B.165 (Release of child taken into custody) , procedures shall be followed that comply with the following:

(a) The person taking the child into protective custody may communicate, by telecommunications or otherwise, with the person appointed by the court to effect disposition under ORS 419B.175 (Initial disposition of child taken into protective custody) .

(b) After interviewing the person taking the child into protective custody and obtaining such other information as is considered necessary, the person appointed by the court under ORS 419B.175 (Initial disposition of child taken into protective custody) to effect disposition may exercise the authority granted under that section and shall, in such case, direct that the person taking the child into protective custody release the child or deliver the child in accordance with such direction.

(c) The person taking the child into protective custody shall comply with the direction of the person appointed by the court to effect disposition. [1993 c.33 §66; 1993 c.546 §32; 2019 c.382 §11]

Source: Section 419B.168 — Procedure when child is not released , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors419B.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 417.040 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 417 / Section 417.040
417.040 Juvenile Compact Administrator and staff
Status: in_force

(1) The office of Juvenile Compact Administrator hereby is created. The Director of the Oregon Youth Authority shall be ex officio Juvenile Compact Administrator, with no additional compensation. The administrator shall act jointly with like officers of other party states in promulgating rules and regulations to carry out more effectively the terms of the compact. The administrator shall cooperate with all departments, agencies and officers of the government of this state and its subdivisions in facilitating the proper administration of the compact or of any supplementary agreement or agreements entered into by this state thereunder.

(2) The Juvenile Compact Administrator shall appoint a Deputy Juvenile Compact Administrator to serve at the pleasure of the administrator. The deputy shall be appointed on the basis of personal qualifications in accordance with standards fixed by the Oregon Youth Authority. The youth authority shall fix the salary of the deputy. Subject to the approval of the youth authority, and at salaries fixed by it, the administrator may employ such other personnel as may be necessary to accomplish the purposes of ORS 417.010 (“Juvenile” defined for ORS 417.010 to 417.080) to 417.080 (Enforcement of compact) . The administrator shall prescribe the duties of the deputy and such other personnel, and they shall be subject to the control and under the immediate supervision of the administrator. Personnel other than the administrator and the deputy shall be subject to any applicable provision of the State Personnel Relations Law. Subject to the approval of the youth authority, the administrator may also provide necessary offices, supplies and equipment. [1959 c.434 §3; 1971 c.401 §11; 2005 c.655 §1]

Source: Section 417.040 — Juvenile Compact Administrator and staff; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors417.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 423.600 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 423 / Section 423.600
423.600 Legislative findings
Status: in_force

The Legislative Assembly finds and declares that:

(1) Restorative justice programs, including facilitated dialogues and responsibility letter banks, can promote justice and healing for crime victims and survivors and can aid adults in custody in the process of rehabilitation;

(2) A facilitated dialogue or responsibility letter bank program is most successful when the participants are able to communicate openly and honestly about the crime and its impact, knowing that the participants’ communication will not be disclosed to other people or used against them later; and

(3) It is the policy and purpose of ORS 423.600 (Legislative findings) to 423.610 (Liability of persons associated with program) that Department of Corrections facilitated dialogue and responsibility letter bank program communications are confidential, and should not be admissible in any administrative, judicial or arbitration proceeding, except pursuant to limited exceptions established by the Department of Corrections by rule. [2017 c.114 §1; 2019 c.213 §147]

Source: Section 423.600 — Legislative findings , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors423.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 423.075 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 423 / Section 423.075
423.075 Director
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Corrections shall be under the supervision and control of a director who is responsible for providing for programs for the delivery to the public of the services assigned to the department, and for undertaking long-range planning necessary for the effective and efficient delivery of these services.

(2) The Governor shall appoint the director for a term of four years, but the director may be removed at any time during such term at the pleasure of the Governor. The appointment of the director is subject to confirmation by the Senate in the manner provided in ORS 171.562 (Procedures for confirmation) and 171.565 (Vote required for confirmation) .

(3) The director shall receive such salary as may be provided by law or, if not so provided, as may be fixed by the Governor, and shall be reimbursed for all expenses actually and necessarily incurred by the director in the performance of official duties.

(4) The director 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.

(5) The Director of the Department of Corrections shall:

(a) For purposes of administration and control, and with the approval of the Governor, organize and reorganize the department in whatever manner the director deems necessary to conduct the work of the department.

(b) Appoint all subordinate superintendents, officers and employees, whether classified or unclassified, of the department, prescribe their duties and fix their compensation, subject to applicable provisions of the State Personnel Relations Law.

(c) Delegate to departmental employees such responsibilities and authority as the director determines to be necessary.

(d) Provide for the safety of all prisoners in the custody of the department and may adopt rules for the government and administration of the department. [1987 c.320 §§2,3]

Source: Section 423.075 — Director; appointment; duties; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors423.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 420.019 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 420 / Section 420.019
420.019 Implementation of diversion plan
Status: in_force

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The Oregon Youth Authority may contract with the governing body of a county or two or more counties, if the counties have joined together as a consortium or region, for implementing the diversion plan described in ORS 420.017 (Diversion plan) .

(b) A county or counties that contract with the Oregon Youth Authority under this section shall have access to a continuum of out-of-home placement options including, but not limited to, youth correction facilities and substitute care placements, as defined by the youth authority by rule.

(c) The state and county may agree that the governing body of the county or counties may subcontract for services or that the state will provide services or that the county or counties may subcontract for some services and the state provide other services as stipulated in the contract with the youth authority.

(d) The youth authority is responsible for providing financial oversight and administration of contracts and financial oversight of subcontracts.

(e) The funds provided to implement the diversion plan or provide for out-of-home placement may not be used by a county to supplant moneys otherwise provided to the county juvenile department for services to adjudicated youth.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The Oregon Youth Authority shall enter into intergovernmental agreements with a county or, if the counties have joined together as a consortium or region, two or more counties to delineate specific duties necessary to carry out the diversion plan described in ORS 420.017 (Diversion plan) .

(b) The intergovernmental agreement must define the responsibilities of the youth authority and the county or counties and support the mission of the youth authority and the county or counties, taking into consideration public safety, equitable services for adjudicated youths and counties, geographic considerations and staffing and funding levels for the youth authority and the county or counties.

(c) The intergovernmental agreement may authorize the performance or transfer of probation and parole services between the youth authority and the county or counties.

(3) The Oregon Youth Authority shall adopt rules, in consultation with the county juvenile departments, to ensure equitable access to a continuum of out-of-home placement options among contracting counties and to develop performance metrics for the diversion plans. [1985 c.500 §8; 1995 c.422 §92; 1997 c.249 §134; 2021 c.267 §2; 2023 c.9 §35]

Source: Section 420.019 — Implementation of diversion plan; intergovernmental agreements; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors420.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 419b.117 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 419b / Section 419b.117
419B.117 Notice to parents or guardian of child
Status: in_force

(1) At the first appearance by the parents or guardian of a child before the court, the court shall inform the parents or guardian verbally and provide a standard notice describing:

(a) The obligation of the parents or guardian to pay for compensation and reasonable expenses for counsel for the child, support of the child while the child is in the custody of a state-financed or state-supported residence and any other obligations to pay money that may arise as a result of the child being within the jurisdiction of the court;

(b) The assignment of support rights under ORS 419B.406 (Assignment of support order to state) ;

(c) The right of the parents or guardian to appeal a decision on jurisdiction or disposition made by the court; and

(d) The time for filing an appeal of a decision by the court.

(2) The court shall prepare and provide the standard notice required under subsection (1) of this section.

(3) The court shall place a notation in the record of the case of the date that the parents or guardian were provided information under this section. [1997 c.748 §2]

Source: Section 419B.117 — Notice to parents or guardian of child; when given; contents , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors419B.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 410.595 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 410 / Section 410.595
410.595 Legislative intent and findings
Status: in_force

The Legislative Assembly finds and declares that the interest and welfare of the public are served by the Home Care Commission that operates in accordance with section 11, Article XV of the Oregon Constitution, and ORS 410.595 (Legislative intent and findings) to 410.625 (Authority of commission) and also are served by operations that:

(1) Do not compromise the resources of elderly persons, persons with physical disabilities, persons with developmental disabilities or mental illnesses or the family members of elderly persons, persons with physical disabilities or persons with developmental disabilities or mental illnesses;

(2) Do not compromise the ability of elderly persons, persons with physical disabilities, persons with developmental disabilities or mental illnesses or the family members of elderly persons, persons with physical disabilities or persons with developmental disabilities or mental illnesses to choose from among services, activities and purchases, including adult support services; and

(3) Do not reduce the amount and scope of the services, activities and purchases, including adult support services, available to elderly persons, persons with physical disabilities, persons with developmental disabilities or mental illnesses or the family members of elderly persons, persons with physical disabilities or persons with developmental disabilities or mental illnesses. [2010 c.100 §2]

Source: Section 410.595 — Legislative intent and findings , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors410.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 416.350 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 416 / Section 416.350
416.350 Recovery of medical assistance
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Human Services or the Oregon Health Authority may recover from any person the amounts of medical assistance the department or the authority incorrectly paid to or on behalf of the person.

(2) Except as prohibited by ORS 178.380 (Establishment of qualified ABLE program) , medical assistance pursuant to ORS chapter 414 paid to or on behalf of an individual who was 55 years of age or older when the individual received the assistance, or paid to or on behalf of a person of any age who was a permanently institutionalized inpatient in a nursing facility, intermediate care facility for persons with intellectual disabilities or other medical institution, may be recovered from the estate of the individual or from any recipient of property or other assets held by the individual at the time of death including the estate of the surviving spouse. Claim for such medical assistance correctly paid to or on behalf of the individual may be established against the estate, but the claim may not be adjusted or recovered until after the death of the surviving spouse, if any, and only at a time when the individual has no surviving child who is under 21 years of age or who is blind or permanently and totally disabled. Transfers of real or personal property by recipients of such aid without adequate consideration are voidable and may be set aside under ORS 411.620 (Recovery of public assistance or medical assistance obtained or disposed of unlawfully) (2).

(3) Nothing in this section authorizes the recovery of the amount of any aid from the estate or surviving spouse of a recipient to the extent that the need for aid resulted from a crime committed against the recipient.

(4) In any action or proceeding under this section to recover medical assistance paid, it is the legal burden of the person who receives the property or other assets from a medical assistance recipient to establish the extent and value of the recipient’s legal title or interest in the property or assets in accordance with rules established by the authority.

(5) Amounts recovered under this section do not include the value of benefits paid to or on behalf of a beneficiary under a policy or certificate of qualified long term care insurance as defined in ORS 743.652 (Definitions for ORS 743.650 to 743.665) , that were disregarded in determining eligibility for or the amount of medical assistance provided to the beneficiary.

(6) As used in this section:

(a) “Estate” includes all real and personal property and other assets in which the deceased individual had any legal title or interest at the time of death including assets conveyed to a survivor, heir or assign of the deceased individual through joint tenancy, tenancy in common, survivorship, life estate, living trust or other similar arrangement.

(b) “Medical assistance” includes the state’s monthly contribution to the federal government to defray the costs of outpatient prescription drug coverage provided to a person who is eligible for Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage and who receives medical assistance. [Formerly 414.105; 2011 c.720 §154; 2013 c.688 §87; 2017 c.367 §5]

Source: Section 416.350 — Recovery of medical assistance; estate claims; transfer of assets , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors416.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 419a.257 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 419a / Section 419a.257
419A.257 Reports and materials privileged
Status: in_force

(1) Reports and other materials relating to a child, ward, youth or adjudicated youth’s history and prognosis that are created or maintained by or on behalf of the Oregon Youth Authority or the juvenile department are privileged and, except with the consent of the child, ward, youth or adjudicated youth or with the authorization of the court, shall be withheld from public inspection.

(2) The Oregon Youth Authority and the juvenile department may disclose and provide copies of reports and other materials relating to the child, ward, youth or adjudicated youth’s history and prognosis, if the disclosure is reasonably necessary to perform official duties relating to the involvement of the child, ward, youth or adjudicated youth with the juvenile court or the juvenile department, to the following:

(a) Each other;

(b) The court;

(c) Service providers in the case;

(d) School superintendents and their designees in cases under ORS 419C.005 (Jurisdiction) ;

(e) Attorneys of record for the child, ward, youth or adjudicated youth;

(f) Attorneys representing a party in the case;

(g) The district attorney or assistant attorney general representing a party in the case;

(h) The Department of Human Services;

(i) The court appointed special advocate; and

(j) The Psychiatric Security Review Board.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The Oregon Youth Authority and county juvenile departments established under ORS 419A.010 (Appointment of counselors and director) to 419A.020 (County responsibility for expenses of juvenile department) may disclose and provide copies of reports and other materials relating to the child, ward, youth or adjudicated youth’s history and prognosis to the Department of Corrections for the purpose of enabling the Department of Corrections to perform its official duties relating to the exercise of custody or supervision of a person committed to the legal and physical custody of the Department of Corrections.

(b) The Department of Corrections shall limit the use of reports and other materials disclosed and provided to the department under this section to reports and other materials that relate to the history and prognosis of a youth or adjudicated youth as these pertain to:

(A) A person who was transferred to the physical custody of the authority under ORS 137.124 (Commitment of defendant to Department of Corrections or county) and is subsequently transferred to the physical custody of the Department of Corrections under ORS 137.124 (Commitment of defendant to Department of Corrections or county) or 420.011 (Admissions to youth correction facilities) or any other statute; or

(B) A person committed to the legal and physical custody of the Department of Corrections while the person is under the jurisdiction of the juvenile court under ORS 419C.005 (Jurisdiction) , including but not limited to a person in the legal custody of the authority.

(4) A person that obtains copies of reports or other materials under this section is responsible for preserving the confidentiality of the reports or other materials. A service provider, school superintendent or superintendent’s designee who obtains copies of reports or other materials under this section shall destroy the copies upon the conclusion of involvement in the case.

(5) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Information appearing in reports or other materials relating to the child, ward, youth or adjudicated youth’s history or prognosis may not be disclosed directly or indirectly to any person not described in subsection (2) of this section unless the consent of the child, ward, youth or adjudicated youth or the authorization of the court has been obtained, except for purposes of evaluating the child, ward, youth or adjudicated youth’s eligibility for special education as provided in ORS chapter 343.

(b) Information appearing in reports or other materials may not be used in evidence in any proceeding to establish criminal or civil liability against the child, ward, youth or adjudicated youth, whether the proceeding occurs after the child, ward, youth or adjudicated youth has reached 18 years of age or otherwise, except for the following purposes:

(A) In connection with a presentence investigation after guilt has been admitted or established in a criminal court.

(B) In connection with a proceeding in another juvenile court concerning the child, ward, youth or adjudicated youth or an appeal from an order or judgment of the juvenile court.

(6) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Information contained in reports and other materials relating to a child, ward, youth or adjudicated youth’s history and prognosis that, in the professional judgment of the Oregon Youth Authority, juvenile department, juvenile counselor, caseworker, school superintendent or superintendent’s designee, teacher or detention worker to whom the information contained in the reports and other materials has been provided, indicates a clear and immediate danger to another person or to society, shall be disclosed to the appropriate authority and the person or entity that is in danger from the child, ward, youth or adjudicated youth.

(b) An agency or a person that discloses information under paragraph (a) of this subsection has immunity from any liability, civil or criminal, that might otherwise be incurred or imposed for making the disclosure.

(c) Nothing in this subsection affects the provisions of ORS 146.750 (Injuries to be reported to law enforcement agency) , 146.760 (Immunity of participant in making of report) , 419B.035 (Confidentiality of records) , 419B.040 (Certain privileges not grounds for excluding evidence in court proceedings on child abuse) and 419B.045 (Investigation conducted on school premises) .

(7) The disclosure of information under this section does not make the information admissible in any court or administrative proceeding if it is not otherwise admissible. [2005 c.451 §4; 2013 c.417 §5; 2015 c.509 §§1,2; 2019 c.48 §1; 2021 c.489 §54]

Source: Section 419A.257 — Reports and materials privileged; permissible disclosures; use of materials in evidence , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors419A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 419c.390 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 419c / Section 419c.390
419C.390 Order
Status: in_force

(1) If a written objection is not filed under ORS 419C.388 (Objection to report) and the court adopts the evaluator’s opinion regarding the youth’s fitness to proceed, the court shall issue a written order within 24 days after the report is filed with the court. The order must set forth the findings on the youth’s fitness to proceed.

(2) If a hearing is held under ORS 419C.388 (Objection to report) , the court shall make a decision and issue a written order within 10 days after the hearing. The order must set forth the findings on the youth’s fitness to proceed. [2013 c.709 §7]

Note: See note under 419C.378 (Motion for finding that youth is unfit to proceed) .

Source: Section 419C.390 — Order , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors419C.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 417.853 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 417 / Section 417.853
417.853 Youth Development Director
Status: in_force

(1) The Governor shall appoint the Youth Development Director, who is responsible for the performance of the duties, functions and powers of the Youth Development Division.

(2) The director shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor.

(3) The director shall be directly responsible to the Superintendent of Public Instruction. [2013 c.623 §2]

Source: Section 417.853 — Youth Development Director; appointment; responsibilities , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors417.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 421.194 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 421 / Section 421.194
421.194 Disciplinary orders not subject to judicial review
Status: in_force

(1) Disciplinary orders of the Department of Corrections issued under procedures adopted pursuant to ORS 421.180 (Disciplinary procedures) are not subject to judicial review by any court of this state.

(2) This section does not affect any right that an adult in custody may have to prosecute a writ of habeas corpus. [1995 c.108 §2; 2019 c.213 §78]

Source: Section 421.194 — Disciplinary orders not subject to judicial review , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors421.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 418.290 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 418 / Section 418.290
418.290 Child placement by nonresident
Status: in_force

No person, agent, agency or institution of another state shall place a child in a child-caring agency or proctor foster home in this state without first having furnished the Department of Human Services such guarantee as the department may require against the child becoming a public charge within five years from the date of the placement. [Formerly 419.134; 1971 c.401 §23; 1975 c.310 §8; 2016 c.106 §18]

Source: Section 418.290 — Child placement by nonresident , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors418.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 419a.112 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 419a / Section 419a.112
419A.112 Disclosure of information to participants in case review
Status: in_force

(1) The local citizen review board may disclose records disclosed to the local board under ORS 419A.102 (Access to confidential information by boards) to:

(a) Parents and their attorneys;

(b) Foster parents;

(c) Mature children;

(d) Mature wards;

(e) The attorneys for children and wards; and

(f) Other persons authorized by the local board to participate in the case review.

(2) Before participating in a local citizen review board case review, each participant, other than parents, children and wards, shall swear or affirm to the board that the participant shall keep confidential the information disclosed by the board in the case review and to disclose it only as authorized by law. [1993 c.33 §34; 1997 c.328 §2; 1999 c.92 §5; 2003 c.396 §20; 2005 c.159 §3]

Source: Section 419A.112 — Disclosure of information to participants in case review; confidentiality , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors419A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 411.095 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 411 / Section 411.095
411.095 Notice and hearings for public assistance and medical assistance
Status: in_force

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this subsection, when the Department of Human Services or the Oregon Health Authority changes a benefit standard that results in the reduction, suspension or closure of a grant of public assistance or a grant of medical assistance, the department or the authority shall mail a notice of intended action to each recipient affected by the change at least 30 days before the effective date of the action.

(b) If the department or the authority has fewer than 60 days before the effective date to implement a proposed change described in paragraph (a) of this subsection, the department or the authority shall mail a notice of intended action to each recipient affected by the change as soon as practicable but at least 10 working days before the effective date of the action.

(2) When the federal government changes a benefit or standard that results in the suspension or closure of supplemental nutrition assistance issued under ORS 411.806 (Definitions for ORS 411.806 to 411.845) to 411.845 (Prosecution) or 413.500 (Women, Infants and Children Program) for the entire caseload or a significant portion of the caseload of recipients in this state, the department and the authority are not required to mail a notice of intended action to each recipient affected by the change but shall publicize the change using one or more of the following methods:

(a) Informing the public through the news media.

(b) Placing posters in the offices that serve affected recipients, in the locations where supplemental nutrition assistance is issued to affected recipients and at other sites frequented by affected recipients.

(c) Mailing a general notice to the households of affected recipients.

(3) When the department or the authority conducts a hearing pursuant to ORS 416.310 (Estate of deceased person liable for aid received) to 416.340 (Collection of claim against estate of deceased) and 416.510 (Definitions for ORS 416.510 to 416.610) to 416.830 (Acceptance and disbursement of gifts for public assistance) and 416.990 (Penalties) or when the department or the authority proposes to deny, reduce, suspend or terminate a grant of public assistance, a grant of medical assistance or a support service payment used to support participation in the job opportunity and basic skills program, the department or the authority shall provide an opportunity for a hearing under ORS chapter 183.

(4) When emergency assistance or the continuation of assistance pending a hearing on the reduction, suspension or termination of public assistance, medical assistance or a support service payment used to support participation in the job opportunity and basic skills program is denied, and the applicant for or recipient of public assistance, medical assistance or a support service payment requests a hearing on the denial, an expedited hearing on the denial shall be held within five working days after the request. A written decision shall be issued within three working days after the hearing is held.

(5) For purposes of this section, a reduction or termination of services resulting from an assessment for service eligibility as defined in ORS 411.099 (Assessment for service eligibility) is a grant of public assistance.

(6) Adoption of rules, conduct of hearings and issuance of orders and judicial review of rules and orders shall be in accordance with ORS chapter 183. [1971 c.734 §41; 1987 c.3 §9; 2001 c.900 §247; 2003 c.243 §1; 2003 c.567 §1; 2005 c.414 §1; 2013 c.688 §37a; 2015 c.269 §1]

Source: Section 411.095 — Notice and hearings for public assistance and medical assistance; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors411.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 412.016 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 412 / Section 412.016
412.016 Enrollment in educational institution as allowable work activity
Status: in_force

(1) A parent who applies for or receives temporary assistance for needy families under ORS 412.001 (Definitions) to 412.069 (Appeal from denial of or failure to act on application or from modification or cancellation of aid) and who meets the criteria described in subsection (2) of this section may enroll in and attend an educational institution as an allowable work activity for purposes of ORS 412.001 (Definitions) to 412.069 (Appeal from denial of or failure to act on application or from modification or cancellation of aid) .

(2) To enroll in and attend an educational institution as an allowable work activity, a parent must:

(a) Be accepted for full-time attendance into or be enrolled full-time at an educational institution;

(b) Demonstrate that completion of the educational program is likely to result in employment that provides the wages and benefits necessary for the parent to support the parent’s family without temporary assistance for needy families; and

(c) Make satisfactory academic progress, as defined by the educational institution, toward a degree or certificate.

(3) A parent who is enrolled at an educational institution under this section shall receive temporary assistance for needy families under ORS 412.001 (Definitions) to 412.069 (Appeal from denial of or failure to act on application or from modification or cancellation of aid) as well as be eligible for other support services under the temporary assistance for needy families program.

(4) The Department of Human Services shall inform all parents applying for or participating in the temporary assistance for needy families program of the option to enroll in an educational institution and the requirements under subsection (2) of this section.

(5) The department shall adopt rules to implement and administer this section.

(6) As used in this section, “educational institution” has the meaning given that term in ORS 348.105 (Loan obligations enforceable against minor) . [2003 c.212 §1; 2009 c.11 §55; 2019 c.602 §5]

Note: 412.016 (Enrollment in educational institution as allowable work activity) was added to and made a part of 412.001 (Definitions) to 412.161 (Policy on two-parent families) by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 412.016 — Enrollment in educational institution as allowable work activity , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors412.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 414.712 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 414 / Section 414.712
414.712 Health services for certain eligible persons
Status: in_force

The Oregon Health Authority shall provide health 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) to eligible persons who are determined eligible for medical assistance as defined in ORS 414.025 (Definitions for ORS chapters 411, 413 and 414) . The Oregon Health Authority shall also provide the following:

(1) Ombudsman services for individuals who receive medical assistance under ORS 411.706 (Oregon Supplemental Income Program) and for recipients who are members of coordinated care organizations. With the concurrence of the Governor and the Oregon Health Policy Board, the Director of the Oregon Health Authority shall appoint ombudsmen and may terminate an ombudsman. Ombudsmen are under the supervision and control of the director. An ombudsman shall serve as a recipient’s advocate whenever the recipient or a physician or other medical personnel serving the recipient is reasonably concerned about access to, quality of or limitations on the care being provided by a health care provider or a coordinated care organization. Recipients shall be informed of the availability of an ombudsman. Ombudsmen shall report to the Governor and the Oregon Health Policy Board in writing at least once each quarter. A report shall include a summary of the services that the ombudsman provided during the quarter and the ombudsman’s recommendations for improving ombudsman services and access to or quality of care provided to eligible persons by health care providers and coordinated care organizations.

(2) Case management services in each health care provider organization or coordinated care organization for those individuals who receive assistance under ORS 411.706 (Oregon Supplemental Income Program) . Case managers shall be trained in and shall exhibit skills in communication with and sensitivity to the unique health care needs of individuals who receive assistance under ORS 411.706 (Oregon Supplemental Income Program) . Case managers shall be reasonably available to assist recipients served by the organization with the coordination of the recipient’s health services at the reasonable request of the recipient or a physician or other medical personnel serving the recipient. Recipients shall be informed of the availability of case managers.

(3) A mechanism, established by rule, for soliciting consumer opinions and concerns regarding accessibility to and quality of the services of each health care provider.

(4) A choice of available medical plans and, within those plans, choice of a primary care provider.

(5) Due process procedures for any individual whose request for medical assistance coverage for any treatment or service is denied or is not acted upon with reasonable promptness. These procedures shall include an expedited process for cases in which a recipient’s medical needs require swift resolution of a dispute. An ombudsman described in subsection (1) of this section may not act as the recipient’s representative during any grievance or hearing process. [1991 c.753 §14; 1993 c.815 §18; 1997 c.581 §26; 1999 c.547 §7; 1999 c.1084 §53; 2003 c.14 §§193,193a; 2003 c.591 §§1,2; 2005 c.381 §18; 2009 c.595 §323; 2009 c.867 §46; 2011 c.602 §25; 2011 c.720 §146]

Source: Section 414.712 — Health services for certain eligible persons , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors414.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 417.710 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 417 / Section 417.710
417.710 Statement of purpose
Status: in_force

Subject to the availability of funds therefor and the specific provisions of ORS 417.705 (Definitions for ORS 417.705 to 417.800) to 417.800 (Department to coordinate efforts and make recommendations) , it is the purpose of ORS 417.705 (Definitions for ORS 417.705 to 417.800) to 417.800 (Department to coordinate efforts and make recommendations) to:

(1) Authorize the Early Learning Council to set statewide guidelines for the planning, coordination and delivery of services for children and families in conjunction with other state agencies and other planning bodies;

(2) Vest in Early Learning Hubs the authority to distribute state and federal funds, to coordinate services and to purchase services for children and families in the local area;

(3) Provide a process for providing local services that are consistent with statewide guidelines;

(4) Retain in the state the responsibility for funding of services for children and families through a combination of local, state and federal funding, including the leveraging of public and private funds available under ORS 417.705 (Definitions for ORS 417.705 to 417.800) to 417.800 (Department to coordinate efforts and make recommendations) ; and

(5) Retain state supervision of child protection and other services that should be uniform throughout the state and that are necessarily the state’s responsibility. [1993 c.676 §1; 1999 c.1053 §4; 2003 c.553 §2; 2012 c.37 §§44,80; 2012 c.97 §21; 2013 c.728 §22]

Source: Section 417.710 — Statement of purpose , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors417.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 411.750 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 411 / Section 411.750
411.750 Cooperation with federal government in providing general assistance
Status: in_force

The Department of Human Services shall cooperate with the United States Government, departments and agencies of the State of Oregon and the counties of the state in providing general assistance, either direct relief, community work and training, medical and hospital care or other services for needy persons and shall receive, disburse or distribute all sums of money, commodities and other properties from the United States Government, departments or agencies of the State of Oregon and counties of the state for assistance purposes for needy persons. [Amended by 1967 c.130 §1]

Source: Section 411.750 — Cooperation with federal government in providing general assistance , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors411.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 409.100 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 409 / Section 409.100
409.100 Director
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Human Services shall be under the supervision and control of the Director of Human Services, who is responsible for providing for programs for the delivery to the public of the services assigned to the department by ORS 409.010 (Department of Human Services) or otherwise, and for undertaking long-range planning necessary for the effective and efficient delivery of these services.

(2) The Governor shall appoint the director. The director may be removed at any time at the pleasure of the Governor. The appointment of the director is subject to confirmation by the Senate in the manner provided in ORS 171.562 (Procedures for confirmation) and 171.565 (Vote required for confirmation) .

(3) The director shall receive such salary as may be provided by law or, if not so provided, as may be fixed by the Governor, and shall be reimbursed for all expenses actually and necessarily incurred by the director in the performance of official duties. [Formerly 184.755; 1999 c.421 §§4,5]

Source: Section 409.100 — Director; appointment; confirmation; salary and expenses , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors409.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 419a.012 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 419a / Section 419a.012
419A.012 Duties of director or counselor
Status: in_force

The director of a juvenile department or one of the counselors shall:

(1) Make or cause to be made an investigation of every child, ward, youth or adjudicated youth brought before the court and report fully thereon to the court.

(2) Be present in court to represent the interests of the child, ward, youth or adjudicated youth when the case is heard.

(3) Furnish such information and assistance as the court requires.

(4) Take charge of any child, ward, youth or adjudicated youth before and after the hearing as may be directed by the court. [1993 c.33 §5; 2003 c.396 §2; 2021 c.489 §31]

Source: Section 419A.012 — Duties of director or counselor , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors419A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 419c.530 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 419c / Section 419c.530
419C.530 Continuing jurisdiction of Psychiatric Security Review Board after placement
Status: in_force

The juvenile panel of the Psychiatric Security Review Board exercises continuing jurisdiction over a young person committed to, or retained in, a hospital or facility designated by the Department of Human Services or the Oregon Health Authority under ORS 419C.529 (Finding of serious mental condition) . If the board determines after review that the placement of a young person in the particular hospital or facility is so inappropriate as to create a substantial danger to others, the board may direct the department or the authority to place the young person in a specific type of facility or direct specific care or supervision, but the actual placement of the young person is the responsibility of the department or the authority. [2007 c.889 §2; 2009 c.595 §370]

Source: Section 419C.530 — Continuing jurisdiction of Psychiatric Security Review Board after placement , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors419C.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 419a.061 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 419a / Section 419a.061
419A.061 Inspection of detention facilities
Status: in_force

Inspection of juvenile detention facilities, including jails or lockups, and enforcement of the juvenile detention standards contained in ORS 419A.059 (Designation of detention and shelter facilities) or otherwise established by statute, must be conducted in the same manner as provided in ORS 169.070 (Coordination of state services by Department of Corrections) and 169.080 (Effect of failure to comply with standards) . [1993 c.33 §13; 2003 c.396 §14]

Source: Section 419A.061 — Inspection of detention facilities , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors419A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 419a.110 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 419a / Section 419a.110
419A.110 Immunity of participants in case review
Status: in_force

Anyone participating in a case review by a local citizen review board shall have:

(1) Immunity from any liability, civil or criminal, for defamation for statements made in good faith by the participant, orally or in writing, in the course of such case review.

(2) The same immunity with respect to participating in any judicial proceeding resulting from the review or recommendation of a local board to the juvenile court. [1993 c.33 §35]

Source: Section 419A.110 — Immunity of participants in case review , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors419A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 419c.085 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 419c / Section 419c.085
419C.085 Citation in lieu of custody
Status: in_force

In lieu of taking a youth into custody, a peace officer may issue a citation to a youth for the same offenses and under the same circumstances that a citation may be issued to an adult. Unless the citation is issued for violation of law or ordinance for which an order has been entered pursuant to ORS 419C.370 (Waiver of motor vehicle, boating, game, violation and property cases) , the citation is returnable to the juvenile court of the county in which the citation is issued. Law enforcement agencies in a county, in consultation with the juvenile court of the county, may develop a form for citations issued pursuant to this section. The peace officer shall send a copy of the citation to the district attorney. [1993 c.33 §159; 2001 c.870 §16]

Source: Section 419C.085 — Citation in lieu of custody , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors419C.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 419b.193 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 419b / Section 419b.193
419B.193 Search for substitute care placements among relatives
Status: in_force

(1) If the Department of Human Services places a child or ward in substitute care, the department shall immediately begin searching for potential substitute care placements from among the relatives of the child or ward.

(2) If the department places a child or ward with a person who is not the child’s relative, when conducting the search under this section, the department shall provide written notification to the parents and any relative identified by the department as a potential placement resource or prospective adoptive parent that the nonrelative foster parent will have equal status or priority under ORS 109.270 (Rules regarding home studies and placement reports) and 419B.192 (Placement of child or ward) as a prospective adoptive parent if the nonrelative foster parent cares for the child or ward, or at least one sibling of the child or ward, for at least 12 cumulative months or, if the child, ward or sibling is younger than two years of age, for one-half of the child’s, ward’s or sibling’s life, calculated cumulatively. [2023 c.291 §2]

Note: Section 7 (1), chapter 291, Oregon Laws 2023, provides:

Sec. 7. (1) Section 2 of this 2023 Act [ 419B.193 (Search for substitute care placements among relatives) ] and the amendments to ORS 109.270 (Rules regarding home studies and placement reports) and 419B.192 (Placement of child or ward) by sections 3 and 4 of this 2023 Act apply to any placement decision made on or after the effective date of this 2023 Act [July 13, 2023] and to any appeal of a placement decision that is under consideration on the effective date of this 2023 Act. [2023 c.291 §7(1)]

Source: Section 419B.193 — Search for substitute care placements among relatives; notices to parents and certain relatives , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors419B.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 421.623 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 421 / Section 421.623
421.623 Hearings in region where nominated site located
Status: in_force

(1) Within 30 days after nomination of sites as set forth in ORS 421.616 (When department required to nominate sites for corrections facilities) , the Corrections Facilities Siting Authority shall hold a hearing within the region where each nominated site is located to receive Department of Corrections, local government, neighborhood, law enforcement and public testimony regarding the sites nominated and conditions proposed therefor.

(2) Not later than 10 days before the hearing held by the authority as required by subsection (1) of this section, any affected local government or any person may submit proposed conditions to the authority. Each proposed condition shall:

(a) Be stated separately;

(b) Be in writing;

(c) Identify the site to which the condition, if approved, would attach;

(d) Be specific;

(e) Directly relate to any site or its proposed development, infrastructure, access thereto or physical condition on or in the immediate vicinity of such site; and

(f) Be supported by a statement of the need or reasons therefor.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Within 45 days after nomination of the sites as set forth in ORS 421.616 (When department required to nominate sites for corrections facilities) , the authority shall select and rank in order of preference such sites as the Governor deems necessary or advisable for the construction and operation of corrections facilities, and specify site development conditions for each site, supported by findings, which findings shall address the criteria specified by the department pursuant to ORS 421.614 (Corrections facilities) and in ORS 421.616 (When department required to nominate sites for corrections facilities) .

(b) In addition to the findings required by paragraph (a) of this subsection, when the authority refuses to adopt a proposed condition submitted in accordance with subsection (2) of this section, the authority shall state on the record why, in its judgment, the refusal to adopt the proposed condition is in the public interest.

(4) If one or more of the nominated sites meets the mandatory criteria established by the department pursuant to ORS 421.614 (Corrections facilities) , the local jurisdiction demonstrates interest as described in subsection (5) of this section, and the authority selects a site that has not demonstrated interest as described under subsection (5) of this section, the authority shall make findings that demonstrate why it selected the site in which the local jurisdiction did not demonstrate interest.

(5) A local jurisdiction may demonstrate interest by presenting to the Department of Corrections a resolution that sets forth such interest no later than 30 days from issuance of an executive order under ORS 421.616 (When department required to nominate sites for corrections facilities) . [1995 c.745 §7; 1999 c.853 §1]

Note: See note under 421.611 (Findings) .

Source: Section 421.623 — Hearings in region where nominated site located; ranking sites; findings , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors421.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 414.632 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 414 / Section 414.632
414.632 Services to individuals who are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid
Status: in_force

(1) Subject to the Oregon Health Authority obtaining any necessary authorization from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, coordinated care organizations that meet the criteria adopted under ORS 414.572 (Coordinated care organizations) are responsible for providing covered Medicare and Medicaid services, other than Medicaid-funded long term care services, to members who are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid in addition to medical assistance recipients.

(2) An individual who is dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid shall be permitted to enroll in and remain enrolled in a:

(a) Program of all-inclusive care for the elderly, as defined in 42 C.F.R. 460.6; and

(b) Medicare Advantage plan, as defined in 42 C.F.R. 422.2, until the plan is fully integrated into a coordinated care organization.

(3) Except for the enrollment in coordinated care organizations of individuals who are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid, the rights and benefits of Medicare beneficiaries under Title XVIII of the Social Security Act shall be preserved. [2011 c.602 §7; 2012 c.8 §25]

Source: Section 414.632 — Services to individuals who are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors414.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 419c.170 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 419c / Section 419c.170
419C.170 Time limitations on shelter care
Status: in_force

No youth shall be held in shelter care more than 36 hours, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and judicial holidays, except on order of the court made pursuant to a hearing under ORS 419C.145 (Preadjudication detention) , 419C.150 (Time limitations on detention) , 419C.153 (Detention review or release hearing) and 419C.156 (Detention of runaway from another state) . [1993 c.33 §178; 1995 c.422 §73h]

Source: Section 419C.170 — Time limitations on shelter care , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors419C.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 417.305 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 417 / Section 417.305
417.305 Legislative findings relating to serving children and families
Status: in_force

(1) The Legislative Assembly finds and declares that:

(a) Children are our future;

(b) Healthy children and families are of fundamental importance to the vitality of Oregon;

(c) Children are entitled to safety and health;

(d) All children deserve love, respect and guidelines for responsible behavior;

(e) Families should be supported and strengthened;

(f) Communities provide the context for healthy children and families, and strong families and healthy communities are interdependent; and

(g) Economic opportunity and social cohesion are essential for healthy communities.

(2) The Legislative Assembly recognizes that demands on families, created in part by changes in family structures and relationships, intensify the need for Oregon to support children and families toward the goals of family stability and broader access for children, youth and families to:

(a) The best possible physical and mental health;

(b) Adequate food and safe physical shelter;

(c) A safe and healthy environment;

(d) The highest quality child care;

(e) The highest quality of educational opportunity;

(f) Quality education;

(g) Effective training, apprenticeship and productive employment;

(h) A range of civic, cultural, educational, family support and positive youth development programs and activities that promote self-esteem, involvement and a sense of community;

(i) Community services that are efficient, coordinated and readily available; and

(j) Genuine participation in decisions concerning the planning and managing of their lives and respect for such decisions.

(3) In the interest of ensuring coordination of all children and family services and education programs provided by or funded by the state and the effective use of state resources, the state shall:

(a) Develop a plan for appropriating adequate funds;

(b) Develop a cooperative partnership among state agencies that serve children, youth and families;

(c) Establish state priorities; develop and implement service standards that reflect a balanced and comprehensive range of services for all children, youth and families; monitor and evaluate services and ensure accessibility of services for all children, youth and families; and

(d) Actively seek the advice of local governmental jurisdictions, providers of services, educators, the private business sector, citizens and youth in effecting this subsection.

(4) The Legislative Assembly finds that, in order to fulfill the purposes of this section, service delivery systems for children and families shall include:

(a) Cooperative partnerships among state agencies that serve children, youth and families;

(b) Methods of accountability to measure effectiveness of state-funded programs; and

(c) Use of public resources for programs and services that move the state toward meeting the goals described in subsection (2) of this section. [1989 c.834 §3; 1991 c.715 §1; 1999 c.1053 §2; 2001 c.182 §1; 2001 c.831 §10a; 2003 c.293 §1]

Source: Section 417.305 — Legislative findings relating to serving children and families , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors417.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 418.627 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 418 / Section 418.627
418.627 Placement consistent with the Indian Child Welfare Act
Status: in_force

(1) A person providing a foster home to an American Indian child shall be eligible for payments under ORS 418.625 (Definitions for ORS 418.625 to 418.645) to 418.645 (Appeal from decision of department) regardless of the relationship by blood or marriage that the person has to the child where the child’s placement in the foster home is pursuant to the Indian Child Welfare Act (25 U.S.C. 1901 et seq.).

(2) Certification of a foster home described in subsection (1) of this section shall be pursuant to standards set out in an agreement between the Department of Human Services and the tribe of which the child is a member or, if there is no such agreement, certification shall be pursuant to standards adopted by a federally recognized Indian tribe.

(3) If subsection (1) or (2) of this section is found to be unconstitutional for any reason, then the entire section shall be null and void. [1987 c.773 §§2,3; 2020 s.s.1 c.14 §24]

Source: Section 418.627 — Placement consistent with the Indian Child Welfare Act , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors418.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 413.582 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 413 / Section 413.582
413.582 Acceptance of contributions
Status: in_force

The Pain Management Commission may accept contributions of funds and assistance from the United States Government or its agencies or from any other source, public or private, and agree to conditions thereon not inconsistent with the purposes of the commission. All such funds shall be deposited in the Pain Management Fund established in ORS 413.580 (Pain Management Fund) to aid in financing the duties, functions and powers of the commission. [Formerly 409.550]

Note: See note under 413.570 (Pain Management Commission) .

Source: Section 413.582 — Acceptance of contributions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors413.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 419b.446 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 419b / Section 419b.446
419B.446 Filing report
Status: in_force

(1) Notwithstanding the requirements under ORS 419B.440 (Circumstances requiring reports) that reports be filed with the court, any report after the initial report that is required by ORS 419B.443 (Time and content of reports) on a child or ward whose case is being regularly reviewed by a local citizen review board shall be filed with that local citizen review board rather than the court.

(2) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, all reports made under ORS 419B.440 (Circumstances requiring reports) (1)(b)(C) on wards in the legal custody of the Department of Human Services shall be filed with the court. [1993 c.33 §131; 2003 c.396 §76; 2007 c.610 §3; 2015 c.795 §9]

Source: Section 419B.446 — Filing report , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors419B.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 418.726 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 418 / Section 418.726
418.726 Youth Suicide Intervention and Prevention Advisory Committee
Status: in_force

(1) There is created a Youth Suicide Intervention and Prevention Advisory Committee to advise the Oregon Health Authority on the development and administration of strategies to address suicide intervention and prevention for children and youth 5 through 24 years of age. The Director of the Oregon Health Authority shall appoint members of the advisory committee and members shall serve at the pleasure of the director. The authority shall provide staffing for the advisory committee.

(2) The director shall ensure that advisory committee membership reflects the cultural, linguistic, geographic and economic diversity of this state. The members of the advisory committee must include, but need not be limited to:

(a) Individuals who have survived suicide attempts;

(b) Individuals who have lost friends or family members to suicide;

(c) Individuals who have not attained 21 years of age;

(d) Representatives of state agencies, including but not limited to the Department of Human Services, the Oregon Health Authority and the Department of Education, who provide services to individuals who have not attained 21 years of age;

(e) Representatives of Oregon Indian tribes;

(f) Representatives of colleges and universities;

(g) Medical and behavioral treatment providers;

(h) Representatives of hospitals and health systems;

(i) Representatives of coordinated care organizations and private insurers;

(j) Suicide prevention specialists; and

(k) Representatives of members of the military and their families.

(3) Members of the advisory committee other than members employed in full-time public service may be compensated for their services and may be reimbursed by the authority for the member’s actual and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of the member’s duties. Members of the advisory committee who are employed in full-time public service may be reimbursed by the member’s employing agency for the member’s actual and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of the member’s duties. Reimbursements under this subsection are subject to the provisions of ORS 292.210 (Definitions for ORS 292.210 to 292.230) to 292.288 (State claim on advances) .

(4) The advisory committee shall meet no less than once every three months.

(5) The advisory committee may recommend potential members for appointment to the advisory committee.

(6) The advisory committee shall consult with the Youth Suicide Intervention and Prevention Coordinator on updates to the Youth Suicide Intervention and Prevention Plan under ORS 418.733 (Updates to Youth Suicide Intervention and Prevention Plan) . [2019 c.341 §1; 2021 c.80 §1]

Note: 418.726 (Youth Suicide Intervention and Prevention Advisory Committee) 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 418.726 — Youth Suicide Intervention and Prevention Advisory Committee , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors418.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 414.805 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 414 / Section 414.805
414.805 Liability of individual for medical services received while in custody of law enforcement officer
Status: in_force

(1) An individual who receives medical services while in the custody of a law enforcement officer is liable:

(a) To the provider of the medical services for the charges and expenses therefor; and

(b) To the Oregon Health Authority for any charges or expenses paid by the authority out of the Law Enforcement Medical Liability Account for the medical services.

(2) A person providing medical services to an individual described in subsection (1) of this section shall first make reasonable efforts to collect the charges and expenses thereof from the individual before seeking to collect them from the authority out of the Law Enforcement Medical Liability Account.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) If the provider has not been paid within 45 days of the date of the billing, the provider may bill the authority who shall pay the account out of the Law Enforcement Medical Liability Account.

(b) A bill submitted to the authority under this subsection must be accompanied by evidence documenting that:

(A) The provider has billed the individual or the individual’s insurer or health care service contractor for the charges or expenses owed to the provider; and

(B) The provider has made a reasonable effort to collect from the individual or the individual’s insurer or health care service contractor the charges and expenses owed to the provider.

(c) If the provider receives payment from the individual or the insurer or health care service contractor after receiving payment from the authority, the provider shall repay the authority the amount received from the public agency less any difference between payment received from the individual, insurer or contractor and the amount of the billing.

(4) As used in this section:

(a) “Law enforcement officer” means:

(A) An officer who is commissioned and employed by a public agency as a peace officer to enforce the criminal laws of this state or laws or ordinances of a public agency; or

(B) An authorized tribal police officer as defined in ORS 181A.940 (Definitions for ORS 181A.940 to 181A.946) .

(b) “Public agency” means the state, a city, university that has established a police department under ORS 352.121 (University police departments and officers) or 353.125 (Creation of police department and commission of police officers) , port, school district, mass transit district or county. [1991 c.778 §7; 2007 c.71 §105; 2009 c.595 §342; 2011 c.506 §37; 2011 c.644 §§29,52; 2013 c.180 §§38,39; 2015 c.174 §20]

Note: 414.805 (Liability of individual for medical services received while in custody of law enforcement officer) to 414.815 (Law Enforcement Medical Liability Account) 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 414.805 — Liability of individual for medical services received while in custody of law enforcement officer , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors414.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 409.450 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 409 / Section 409.450
409.450 Definitions for ORS 409.450 to 409.478
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 409.450 (Definitions for ORS 409.450 to 409.478) to 409.478 (Use of funds appropriated to program) :

(1) “Caregiver” means an individual providing ongoing care for an individual with special needs.

(2) “Community lifespan respite care program” means a noncategorical respite care program that:

(a) Is operated by community-based private nonprofit, for-profit or public agencies that provide respite care services;

(b) Receives funding through the Oregon Lifespan Respite Care Program established under ORS 409.458 (Oregon Lifespan Respite Care Program established in department) ;

(c) Serves an area of one or more counties;

(d) Acts as a single local source of information and referral; and

(e) Facilitates access to local respite care services.

(3) “Noncategorical care” means care without regard to the status of the individual receiving care, including but not limited to age and type of special need.

(4) “Provider” means an individual or agency selected by a family or caregiver to provide respite care to an individual with special needs.

(5) “Respite care” means the provision of short-term relief to primary caregivers from the demands of ongoing care for an individual with special needs.

(6) “Respite care services” includes:

(a) Recruiting and screening paid and unpaid respite care providers;

(b) Identifying local training resources and organizing training opportunities for respite care providers;

(c) Matching families and caregivers with providers and other types of respite care;

(d) Linking families and caregivers with payment resources;

(e) Identifying, coordinating and developing community resources for respite care;

(f) Providing quality assurance and evaluation; and

(g) Assisting families and caregivers to identify respite care needs and resources.

(7) “Special needs” includes:

(a) Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders;

(b) Developmental disabilities;

(c) Physical disabilities;

(d) Chronic illness;

(e) Mental illness;

(f) Behavioral and emotional conditions that require supervision;

(g) Situations in which a high risk of abuse or neglect exists; and

(h) Such other situations or conditions as the Department of Human Services may establish by rule. [1997 c.745 §1; 2007 c.71 §104; 2007 c.512 §1]

Source: Section 409.450 — Definitions for ORS 409.450 to 409.478 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors409.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 410.710 — OR Code / Title 34 / Chapter 410 / Section 410.710
410.710 State policy on persons with disabilities
Status: in_force

The Legislative Assembly finds and declares that it is a policy of this state that:

(1) All persons regardless of any disability have the right to live their lives with dignity and to participate in society and all state programs to the fullest extent possible.

(2) There is a need for education of state employees and the public generally about the capacity of persons with disabilities to participate and compete in the mainstream of society.

(3) Stereotypes and negative labels have no place in state laws and words such as “victim,” “afflicted,” “crippled” and “handicapped” that have connotations of unclean, unworthy, unproductive and begging are judgmental. Wherever possible, words such as these shall be avoided.

(4) The language of state laws shall reflect a positive outlook about persons with disabilities. The worth and uniqueness of each individual citizen is to be emphasized by using words and phrases that emphasize the person first and then identify any disability when relevant. [1989 c.224 §1; 2005 c.411 §3]

Source: Section 410.710 — State policy on persons with disabilities , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors410.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).