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OregonHB 40682026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

Relating to residential treatment homes for transition aged youth; and declaring an emergency.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

New licensed care homes for ages 17–25

The law creates a new type of residential treatment home for people ages 17 to 25 with complex behavioral health challenges. The Oregon Health Authority must set up a separate licensing process for these homes. The Authority must also adopt rules that help homes make early transition plans so residents can move to the next setting safely.

Law takes effect immediately

This act takes effect on its passage. The Oregon Health Authority can start the new rules and licensing work right away.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

There is no primary sponsor on record.

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 95 • No: 0

Senate vote • 2/25/2026

Third reading. Carried by Gelser Blouin. Passed.

Yes: 28 • No: 0

Senate vote • 2/19/2026

Early Childhood and Behavioral Health: Heard and Reported Out

Yes: 4 • No: 0

House vote • 2/10/2026

Third reading. Carried by Edwards. Passed.

Yes: 58 • No: 0

House vote • 2/5/2026

Behavioral Health: Heard and Reported Out

Yes: 5 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Chapter 15, (2026 Laws): Effective date March 5, 2026.

    3/17/2026House

  2. Governor signed.

    3/5/2026House

  3. President signed.

    2/27/2026Senate

  4. Speaker signed.

    2/26/2026House

  5. Third reading. Carried by Gelser Blouin. Passed.

    2/25/2026Senate

  6. Second reading.

    2/24/2026Senate

  7. Recommendation: Do pass.

    2/24/2026Senate

  8. Work Session held.

    2/19/2026Senate

  9. Public Hearing held.

    2/17/2026Senate

  10. Referred to Early Childhood and Behavioral Health.

    2/11/2026Senate

  11. First reading. Referred to President's desk.

    2/11/2026Senate

  12. Third reading. Carried by Edwards. Passed.

    2/10/2026House

  13. Second reading.

    2/9/2026House

  14. Recommendation: Do pass.

    2/6/2026House

  15. Work Session held.

    2/5/2026House

  16. Public Hearing held.

    2/3/2026House

  17. Referred to Behavioral Health.

    2/2/2026House

  18. First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

    2/2/2026House

Bill Text

  • Enrolled

    2/25/2026

    PDF

  • Introduced

    1/28/2026

    PDF

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