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SB811 • 2025

Adds new requirements for obtaining a license to operate a residential facility or adult foster home.

Adds new requirements for obtaining a license to operate a residential facility or adult foster home.

Passed Legislature

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

Sponsor
Last action
2025-06-27
Official status
In Senate Committee
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Bill History

  1. 2025-06-27 Senate

    In committee upon adjournment.

  2. 2025-04-01 Senate

    Public Hearing held.

  3. 2025-03-18 Senate

    Public Hearing held.

  4. 2025-01-17 Senate

    Referred to Human Services, then Ways and Means.

  5. 2025-01-13 Senate

    Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.

Official Summary Text

Digest: The Act adds new requirements for getting a license to run certain types of long term care facilities. (Flesch Readability Score: 61.6).
Adds new requirements for obtaining a license to operate a residential facility or adult foster home. Requires the Department of Human Services and the Oregon Health Authority to inspect residential facilities and adult foster homes under certain conditions. Permits the department to extend the duration of an adult foster home license to two years if the home has been found in substantial compliance for three consecutive years. Directs the department to adopt additional standards for obtaining a memory care endorsement.
Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Relating to: Relating to community-based care; prescribing an effective date.
Current location: In Senate Committee