Relating to abuse of vulnerable individuals; and declaring an emergency.
Summary
Modifies definition of child abuse for purpose of mandatory reporting. ] Adds provisions regarding child abuse investigations conducted on school premises. Expands scope of investigation of abuse of persons with mental illness or substance use disorders that may be conducted by Department of Human Services or Oregon Health Authority. Declares emergency, effective on passage.
Bill status
signed
all 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2018
Committee Review
Mar 2018
Senate Passage
Mar 2018
Signed into Law
Apr 2018
Introduced Feb 5, 2018
Signed Apr 3, 2018
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
27
Key actions
11
Committee
8
Apr 3, 2018
Signed into law
Governor signed.
legislature
Mar 7, 2018
Legislature · Passed
Speaker signed.
legislature
Mar 6, 2018
Legislature · Passed
President signed.
legislature
Mar 3, 2018
Introduced
Vote explanation filed by Boquist.
legislature
Mar 3, 2018
Legislature · Passed
Rules suspended. Senate concurred in House amendments and repassed bill.
legislature
Mar 3, 2018
Legislature · Passed
Third reading. Carried by Keny-Guyer. Passed.
legislature
Mar 1, 2018
Legislature · Passed
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed B-Engrossed.
legislature
Feb 28, 2018
Committee
Rules suspended. Referred to Rules.
legislature
Feb 26, 2018
Legislature · Passed
Rules suspended. Consideration of Committee Report and Minority Report carried over to February 28, 2018 Calendar.
legislature
Feb 24, 2018
Legislature · Passed
Minority Recommendation: Do pass with amendments to the A-Eng bill and be printed B-Engrossed.
legislature
Feb 24, 2018
Legislature · Passed
Recommendation: Do pass the A-Eng bill.
legislature
Feb 16, 2018
Committee
Referred to Human Services and Housing.
legislature
Feb 13, 2018
Introduced
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
legislature
Feb 12, 2018
Introduced
Vote explanations filed by Boquist, Thatcher.
legislature
Feb 12, 2018
Legislature · Passed
Third reading. Carried by Gelser. Passed.
legislature
Feb 8, 2018
Legislature · Passed
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments. (Printed A-Eng.)
legislature
Feb 5, 2018
Committee
Referred to Human Services.
legislature
Feb 5, 2018
Introduced
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
legislature
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Sara Gelser Blouin
DDemocratic
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