OregonRelating to child abuse; declaring an emergency.
What it does
Modifies the definition of "abuse" for purposes of determining whether a child has been abused. Limits the investigative jurisdiction of the Department of Human Services to investigate certain reports of child abuse. Prohibits making findings in abuse investigations where the alleged perpetrator was a minor at the time of the alleged abuse.
More detail
Creates exceptions. Increases the standard of proof necessary for reporting certain abuse investigation findings to the central state registry. Directs the department to monitor implementation of new child abuse investigation processes and report back to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly relating to human services. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Mar 7In committee upon adjournment.Latest
- Feb 16Referred to Rules by order of Speaker.Minor
- Feb 16Recommendation: Do pass with amendments, be printed A-Engrossed, and be referred to Rules.Minor
- Feb 12Work Session held.
- Vote recorded Heard and Reported Out with Amendments. Result: pass.Lower
- Feb 10Public Hearing held.
- Feb 5Public Hearing held.
- Feb 2Referred to Early Childhood and Human Services.Minor
- Feb 2First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.Introduced