Relating to child abuse.

SB 912 clarifies and expands duties for parents, guardians, and caregivers to protect children from abuse and neglect. It requires them to take reasonable action to prevent or stop abuse, report suspected abuse, cooperate with investigations, and provide basic needs like food, shelter, and medical care based on their financial ability or available community resources. The bill specifically defines "chronic or extreme neglect" as persistent failure to provide basic needs causing serious harm (e.g., malnutrition, developmental harm) or contributing to severe incidents like sexual abuse or near-death situations. This law directly affects families, child welfare agencies, and law enforcement by strengthening how neglect is identified and addressed under Oregon law.