2025 Regular SessionOregon Legislature

HB2998: Relating to behavioral health screening for racial trauma; prescribing an effective date.

Legislative Summary

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.

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Bill History

1/13/2025
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
House of Representatives
1/17/2025
Referred to Behavioral Health and Health Care with subsequent referral to Ways and Means.
House of Representatives

Status Information

Current Status
Introduced(1/13/2025)
Chamber
House of Representatives
Committee
Behavioral Health and Health Care(House of Representatives)

Sponsors

Documents

Introduced
Bill Text1/1/197027.6 KB
Analysis
Analysis1/1/1970317.8 KB