Oregon · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 1188: Relating to decision-making supports for individuals with complex health care needs; 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
SB 1188 is a bill introduced in the Oregon Senate on March 18, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to decision-making supports for individuals with complex health care needs; declaring an emergency. Primary sponsor: Deb Patterson (Democratic), Hai Pham (Democratic), Tom Andersen (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. 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.
Directs the Oregon Public Guardian and Conservator to establish a grant program to increase the availability of community-based guardianship programs and county public guardian and conservators for people with complex health care needs who are experiencing hospital discharge difficulties. Appropriates moneys from the General Fund to the office of the Long Term Care Ombudsman for deposit into the Community Guardianship Grant Fund to administer the grant program. Directs the Oregon Public Guardian and Conservator to establish a grant program to provide financial assistance to persons experiencing hospital discharge delays and who have friends or family who are willing to act as a guardian but who lack the financial resources available to initiate protective proceedings. Appropriates moneys from the General Fund to the office of the Long Term Care Ombudsman for deposit into the Friends and Family Guardianship Grant Fund to administer the grant program. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deb Patterson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| Hai Pham | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| Tom Andersen | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Travis Nelson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 44 |
“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 Ways and Means by order of the President.
- Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be referred to Ways and Means. (Printed A-Eng.)
- Work Session held.
- Public Hearing held.
- Referred to Health Care.
- Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.