Oregon · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 538: Relating to in-home care for minor children with disabilities; 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 538 is a bill introduced in the Oregon Senate on January 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to in-home care for minor children with disabilities; declaring an emergency. Primary sponsor: Deb Patterson (Democratic), Rep Neron, Rob Nosse (Democratic), Cedric Hayden (Republican). It lists 9 additional sponsors. 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.
Requires the Department of Human Services to pay parents to provide attendant care services for children with developmental disabilities who have very high behavioral health or medical needs. Directs the department to seek any federal funding available for attendant care services no later than January 1, 2026. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deb Patterson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| Rep Neron | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Rob Nosse | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 42 |
| Cedric Hayden | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 6 |
| Daniel Bonham | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Lew Frederick | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Dacia Grayber | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 28 |
| Susan McLain | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 29 |
| Todd Nash | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 29 |
| Travis Nelson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 44 |
| Hai Pham | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| Suzanne Weber | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 16 |
| Sen Woods | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“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 prior reference.
- Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be referred to Ways and Means by prior reference. (Printed A-Eng.)
- Work Session held.
- Public Hearing held.
- Referred to Health Care, then Ways and Means.
- Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.