HB 2056 Oregon House · 2025 Regular Session

Relating to behavioral health; declaring an emergency.

Summary

] [ Requires the Oregon Health Authority to study the cost of community mental health programs. Directs the authority to submit findings to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to health not later than September 15, 2026. ] [ Sunsets on January 2, 2027. ] Appropriates moneys from the General Fund to the Oregon Health Authority for distribution to community mental health programs. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2025

Committee Review

Floor Vote

Governor

Introduced Jan 13, 2025 Last action Jun 28, 2025

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What changed between versions

Introduced → A-Engrossed · 5 edits

MODERATE

The bill was amended to add emergency declaration language and new 'whereas' clauses explaining the need for funding, while removing the original study requirement and sunset provision. The core change shifts from requiring OHA to study costs to directly appropriating $64.8 million for community mental health programs.

Scope change

The bill's scope expanded from a study requirement to direct funding, and applicability now includes an emergency declaration for immediate effect upon passage.

FISCAL

Added $64,800,000 appropriation from the General Fund to Oregon Health Authority for community mental health programs for the 2025-2027 biennium.

REQUIREMENT

Removed requirement for OHA to conduct a cost study and submit findings by September 15, 2026.

TIMELINE

Removed sunset provision that would have ended the bill's effect on January 2, 2027.

ENFORCEMENT

Added emergency declaration stating the bill takes effect immediately upon passage to preserve public health and safety.

SCOPE

Added 'whereas' clauses providing legislative background on community mental health program needs and prior cost study results.

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Committee

Jun 28, 2025

Lower · Passed

In committee upon adjournment.

lower

Apr 9, 2025

Committee

Referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.

lower

Apr 9, 2025

Lower · Passed

Recommendation: Do pass with amendments, be printed A-Engrossed, and be referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.

lower

Jan 17, 2025

Committee

Referred to Behavioral Health and Health Care with subsequent referral to Ways and Means.

lower

Jan 13, 2025

Introduced

First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

lower

2 primary · 1 co-sponsor