SB 1065 Oregon Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Relating to supported decision-making.

SB 1065 clarifies that supporters (such as family or friends assisting someone with decision-making) are not decision-makers and cannot act on behalf of the individual. It adds a specific provision to the bill text stating supporters lack authority to make decisions for the person they support. The bill also establishes a Center for Decision-Making Supports to provide resources and guidance on this framework. This directly affects individuals using supported decision-making services, particularly those with disabilities or in vulnerable circumstances, by defining the legal boundaries of support roles.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 20, 2025 Last action Jun 28, 2025
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Introduced A-Engrossed · 1 edit
MINOR
The bill was amended to clarify that supporters in supported decision-making arrangements do not have decision-making authority, reinforcing that they assist rather than decide for individuals. The substantive content regarding the Center for Decision-Making Supports and its functions remains unchanged.
DEFINITION

Added clarification that an individual's supporter is not a decision maker and lacks authority to make decisions or act on behalf of the individual, ensuring the supported decision-making model maintains individual autonomy.

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Total actions
7
Key actions
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Committee
4
Jun 28, 2025
Upper · Passed
In committee upon adjournment.
upper
Apr 10, 2025
Committee
Referred to Ways and Means by order of the President.
upper
Apr 10, 2025
Upper · Passed
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be referred to Ways and Means. (Printed A-Eng.)
upper
Feb 21, 2025
Committee
Referred to Human Services.
upper
Feb 20, 2025
Introduced
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
upper
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