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HB2998 • 2025

Directs the Oregon Health Authority to adopt rules to require behavioral health providers that are certified or licensed by the authority to screen for racial trauma during an initial assessment.

Directs the Oregon Health Authority to adopt rules to require behavioral health providers that are certified or licensed by the authority to screen for racial trauma during an initial assessment.

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Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Representative Nelson, Representative Isadore,, Valderrama,
Last action
2025-06-27
Official status
In House Committee
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Bill History

  1. 2025-06-27 House

    In committee upon adjournment.

  2. 2025-01-17 House

    Referred to Behavioral Health and Health Care with subsequent referral to Ways and Means.

  3. 2025-01-13 House

    First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

Official Summary Text

Digest: The Act tells OHA to adopt rules to require certain mental health providers to screen for racial trauma. (Flesch Readability Score: 61.6).
Directs the Oregon Health Authority to adopt rules to require behavioral health providers that are certified or licensed by the authority to screen for racial trauma during an initial assessment.
Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Relating to: Relating to behavioral health screening for racial trauma; prescribing an effective date.
Current location: In House Committee