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HB 2481 Oregon House · 2025 Regular Session

Relating to behavioral health.

Summary
] [ Requires the Oregon Health Authority to study behavioral health. Directs the authority to submit findings to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to health not later than September 15, 2026. ] Authorizes the Oregon Public Guardian and Conservator to establish a program for persons found to lack fitness to proceed and to receive records concerning such persons. Modifies provisions in civil commitment proceedings regarding notices of the right to counsel and the appointment of counsel. [ Sunsets on January 2, 2027. ].
Issues: ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates Oregon Health Authority to study behavioral health, supporting mental health service development through required research and data collection.85% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 13, 2025 Last action Jun 28, 2025
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What changed between versions

Introduced → A-Engrossed · 4 edits
MODERATE
HB 2481 was amended to shift focus from requiring the Oregon Health Authority to study behavioral health to authorizing the Oregon Public Guardian and Conservator to create a guardianship program for defendants who lack fitness to proceed in criminal cases. The bill also modifies rules about notifying defendants of their right to legal counsel in mental health commitment proceedings.
Scope change
The bill's scope changed from a study requirement for the Oregon Health Authority to an operational program for the Oregon Public Guardian and Conservator serving defendants in criminal proceedings.
SCOPE

Replaced the requirement for the Oregon Health Authority to study behavioral health with authorization for the Oregon Public Guardian and Conservator to establish a guardianship program for defendants lacking fitness to proceed.

REQUIREMENT

Added new provisions requiring the Oregon Public Guardian and Conservator to collaborate with district attorneys, community mental health programs, and facilities including the Oregon State Hospital when administering the guardianship program.

Amended ORS 125.683 to clarify when nursing homes and residential facilities must provide access to records for needs assessments, and expanded disclosure requirements for other public agencies and healthcare providers.

ELIGIBILITY

Established eligibility criteria for the guardianship program based on defendants whose criminal cases were suspended or dismissed due to lack of fitness to proceed, with eligibility determinations possible up to one year after case dismissal.

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Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
10
Key actions
2
Committee
6
Jun 28, 2025
Lower · Passed
In committee upon adjournment.
lower
May 28, 2025
Committee
Referred to Ways and Means by order of Speaker.
lower
May 28, 2025
Lower · Passed
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments, be printed A-Engrossed, and be referred to Ways and Means.
lower
Apr 11, 2025
Committee
Referred to Addiction and Community Safety Response by order of Speaker.
lower
Apr 11, 2025
Committee
Without recommendation as to passage and be referred to Addiction and Community Safety Response.
lower
Jan 17, 2025
Committee
Referred to Judiciary.
lower
Jan 13, 2025
Introduced
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
lower
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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