Sen. Lisa Reynolds

Maddy summarySCR 32 is a symbolic concurrent resolution reaffirming Oregon's commitment to its existing relationship with the People's Republic of China. It does not create new laws or obligations but formally endorses Oregon's longstanding ties, including sister-state relationships with Fujian Province and Tianjin Municipality. The resolution supports existing initiatives like the Oregon-China Sister State Committee and Oregon China Council, and directs sending a copy to Chinese diplomatic offices in Washington, D.C., and San Francisco. It has no direct impact on specific individuals or businesses, as it serves only to express legislative support for ongoing diplomatic and economic exchanges.

Requires the Department of Land Conservation and Development to develop guidance for local governments on siting, and incentivizing the development of, child care facilities on or before December 31, 2026. Requires the department to publish the guidance and deliver a copy to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to land use or child care. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Voids noncompetition agreements, nondisclosure agreements nondisparagement agreements and nonsolicitation agreements between certain business entities and medical professionals, with specified exceptions, and prohibits the business entities from retaliating against the medical professional for violating the void agreements. Punishes retaliations as an unlawful employment practice. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Establishes the Health Insurance Mandate Review Advisory Committee, staffed by the Legislative Policy and Research Director, to meet during interims between sessions of the Legislative Assembly to review a specified number of proposed measures sponsored by or submitted to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to health if the measure requires health insurance policies to reimburse specified health care providers or to reimburse the cost of a specific service. Specifies the membership of the committee and the type of review that the committee must undertake. Requires the committee to produce a report of its findings on each proposed measure no later than January 15 of the year in which the measure may be introduced or 15 days after a review is requested, whichever is later. Requires the director to report to the Legislative Assembly, by September 15, 2027, on the work of the committee and recommendations for legislation. Sunsets June 30, 2028. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Directs the Department of Human Services to provide grants to nonprofit service providers to assist individuals who are noncitizens to change their immigration status or obtain lawful permanent resident status. Requires the nonprofit service providers to report on the number of individuals who succeed in changing their immigration status or obtaining lawful permanent resident status. Directs the department to provide every individual served by the department information about, and a referral to the grant program. Declares that it is state policy to help Oregonians who are eligible under federal law change their immigration status or obtain lawful permanent resident status. Appropriates moneys from the General Fund to the department for the purpose of providing grants. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.

Authorizes a city within Marion County to control or direct the disposal, transfer or material or energy recovery of solid waste generated within the city.

] Appropriates moneys to the Department of Justice [ to backfill reductions in ] for purposes related to federal Victims of Crime Act grants. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.

] Voids noncompetition agreements between a licensed health care provider and another person, with specified exceptions. Applies to noncompetition agreements entered into before, on or after the effective date of the Act. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.

Maddy summaryThis Oregon bill prohibits health insurance plans from charging deductibles, copays, or coinsurance for cervical cancer screenings and follow-up examinations. It covers preventive screenings (like Pap tests) and necessary follow-ups for abnormal results, as defined by health guidelines, but excludes treatments for diagnosed cancer. The law applies to all group and individual health insurance plans in Oregon, removing financial barriers to early detection. Its key provision ensures no out-of-pocket costs for these specific preventive services.

] Creates an exception to abuse of a child in care provisions when the suspected abuse was committed by the parent of the child in care. [ Requires that the Department of Human Services provide parents and guardians with a notice of rights before interviews in child abuse investigations. ] Requires the Department of Human Services to notify a child's parents or guardians that the department representative is not an attorney and cannot give the parent or guardian legal advice. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.