Relating to human services.

Added requirement for Department of Human Services to study human services and submit findings to legislative committees by September 15, 2026, with the requirement sunsetting on January 2, 2027.

Modified the definition of 'critical incident' in child welfare cases to include deaths where the child was in department custody or had recent protective services assessments, pending cases, or abuse reports within 12 months preceding the fatality.

Added sunset date of January 2, 2027 for the study requirement provision.

Expanded bill scope from amending ORS 409.711 to amending both ORS 409.711 and ORS 418.808.

Changed the primary requirement from conducting a one-time study of human services to adopting rules for an annual grant program.

Added requirement to appoint an advisory committee that includes individuals who are low income, Black, Indigenous, people of color, non-English-speaking, have a disability, or are 65 years or older.

Removed the requirement for the department to submit findings by September 15, 2026.

Added authority to fund culturally specific and responsive organizations, tribal governments, and under-resourced rural community service organizations.

Added specific grant purposes including education about earned income tax credits, tax navigation assistance, and filing income tax returns for low-income residents.

Changed the sunset provision from January 2, 2027 to an annual reporting requirement instead of a one-time study deadline.