2025 Regular SessionOregon Legislature

HB3970: Relating to youth homelessness; declaring an emergency.

Legislative Summary

The Act tells DHS and HCSD to work on recommendations for funding to meet the needs of youth in homelessness. The Act changes the list of people who can get some funding for homelessness. The Act establishes grant programs for youth in homelessness. (Flesch Readability Score: 64.4). Directs the Department of Human Services and the Housing and Community Services Department to collaborate on recommendations for funding to meet the needs of youth experiencing homelessness. Modifies the list of persons who may receive services and assistance funded by the Emergency Housing Account. Establishes grant programs for youth experiencing homelessness. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.

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Bill History

5/7/2025
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
House of Representatives
5/14/2025
Referred to Rules.
House of Representatives
6/2/2025
Public Hearing scheduled.
House of Representatives

Status Information

Current Status
Introduced(5/7/2025)
Chamber
House of Representatives
Committee
Rules(House of Representatives)

Sponsors

Democrat: 1

Primary Sponsor

Emerson Levy
Democrat

Documents

Introduced
Bill Text1/1/197036.1 KB
Analysis
Analysis1/1/1970317.5 KB
Analysis
Analysis6/2/2025169.4 KB