HB 2779 Oregon House · 2019 Regular Session

Relating to parental rights; prescribing an effective date.

Summary
Prohibits Department of Human Services from disclosing records and reports related to child abuse investigations to certain entities unless court finds report of abuse is founded. Requires department to record any questioning of parent or child regarding suspected child abuse and to make recording available to parent or child. Directs law enforcement agency to provide copy of finalized report of suspected child abuse to person making report and alleged victim of abuse no more than seven days after report is finalized. Requires hospital or other entity conducting interviews regarding suspected child abuse to provide copy of interview report to person being interviewed no later than seven business days after report is finalized. Prohibits department from administering medication, haircut, vaccination or, if child is under 14 years of age, abortion or birth control to child in protective custody without consent of custodial parent or legal guardian or, if custodial parent or legal guardian is unavailable, juvenile court. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2019
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 24, 2019 Last action Jul 1, 2019
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Total actions
3
Key actions
1
Committee
2
Jul 1, 2019
Lower · Passed
In committee upon adjournment.
lower
Jan 28, 2019
Committee
Referred to Human Services and Housing with subsequent referral to Ways and Means.
lower
Jan 24, 2019
Introduced
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
lower
3 primary · 3 co-sponsors

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