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HB 4086STATE · OregonIntroduced

Relating to children; declaring an emergency.

Digest: The Act directs DHS to have a study done by someone else about how reports of child abuse are looked into in this state. The Act directs DHS to have a study done by someone else about children who have shown problem sexual behaviors. The Act requires the people doing the studies to consult with groups for advice. (Flesch Readability Score: 67.6). Directs the Department of Human Services to commission a study, to be conducted by a facilitator who specializes in public policy, in consultation with an advisory committee, on the scope of child abuse investigations in Oregon. Requires that the department's contract with the facilitator must include the preparation and submission of a report to the interim committees on child welfare no later than September 15, 2025. Directs the department to commission a study to be conducted by a facilitator who specializes in public policy, in consultation with an advisory committee, to study the statewide response to children exhibiting problematic sexual behavior. Requires that the department's contract with the facilitator must include the preparation and submission of a report to interim legislative committees no later than September 15, 2025. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.

Voted: 3/28/2024

How representatives voted

67 yea·6 nay·6 other

Action history

  • 3/28/2024Chapter 34, (2024 Laws): Effective date March 27, 2024.
  • 3/27/2024Governor signed.
  • 3/19/2024President signed.
  • 3/13/2024Speaker signed.
  • 3/8/2024Rules suspended. Third reading. Carried by Campos. Passed.
  • 3/8/2024Rules suspended. Second reading.
  • 3/8/2024Recommendation: Do pass the B-Eng. bill.
  • 3/7/2024Referred to Ways and Means.
  • 3/7/2024First reading. Referred to President's desk.
  • 3/7/2024Rules suspended. Third reading. Carried by Reynolds. Passed.