Oregon · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 3715: Relating to persons with mental illness; declaring an emergency.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 3715 is a bill introduced in the Oregon House on February 25, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to persons with mental illness; declaring an emergency. Primary sponsor: Tom Andersen (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 28, 2025): In committee upon adjournment.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Defines "dangerous to self or others" for the purpose of taking a person with mental illness into custody. Describes evidence that the court must consider in civil commitment proceedings. Directs the Oregon State Hospital to ensure a minimum bed capacity for individuals who have been civilly committed. Directs the Oregon Department of Administrative Services to contract with a qualified community mental health provider to provide certain services in eastern Oregon. Directs the Oregon Health Authority to collect certain data regarding admissions for mental health treatment and submit a report to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly relating to health care no later than September 15 of each even-numbered year. Modifies a declaration for mental health treatment to allow the principal to authorize inpatient treatment for up to 180 days. Prohibits a criminal court from committing certain defendants who lack fitness to proceed. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Andersen | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- In committee upon adjournment.
- Referred to Judiciary.
- First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.