Maddy summarySB 1212 requires Oregon school districts to adopt policies prohibiting students from using personal electronic devices (like smartphones) during regular instructional hours, including passing time and meals. Exceptions allow device use for academic activities, independent communications, medical needs, individualized education plans (IEPs), 504 plans, or written exemptions approved by school administrators. The policy must include clear procedures for student requests and appeals, while prohibiting disciplinary actions like losing instructional time or suspension for violations. Schools must make these policies available to staff, students, and parents. The bill explicitly prohibits schools from demanding access to students' personal accounts or email.
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Requires the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission to study marijuana. Directs the commission to submit findings to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to health care not later than September 15, 2026. Sunsets on January 2, 2027.
Creates the Oregon Perinatal Collaborative in the Oregon Health and Science University. Describes the collaborative's responsibilities. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Prohibits operating a boat carrying a child under 16 years of age unless the child is wearing a properly sized and secured personal flotation device. Punishes by a maximum fine of $250. Prohibits a child under 16 years of age from using a floating item outside of a swimming area on waters of this state unless the child is wearing a properly sized and secured personal flotation device. Punishes by a fine of $25. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
] Appropriates moneys from the General Fund to the [ Oregon Department of Administrative Services ] Department of Early Learning and Care for distribution to seven entities to support the development of successful children in this state. Declares an emergency, effective July 1, 2025.
Requires the System of Care Advisory Council to study the youth behavioral health workforce. Directs the council to submit findings to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to behavioral health and health care not later than September 15, 2026. Sunsets on January 2, 2027.
Directs the Department of Education to establish a pilot project to provide telehealth services in K-12 schools in the 2025-2026 school year. Directs the department to submit a report with recommendations regarding whether to continue or expand the pilot project to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to education and health not later than September 15, 2026. Appropriates moneys for purposes of the pilot project. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
Prohibits a person under 21 years of age from possessing firearms with specified exceptions. Punishes by a maximum of 364 days' imprisonment, a fine of up to $6,250, or both. Prohibits a person from transferring certain firearms to a recipient the person knows, or reasonably should know, is under 21 years of age. Punishes by a maximum of 364 days' imprisonment, a fine of up to $6,250, or both. Specifies exceptions.
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.
Establishes minimum amounts of reimbursement for primary care, optometry, dental care and behavioral health services provided to recipients of medical assistance.