Oregon · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 730: Relating to rights of recipients of child welfare services.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 730 is a bill introduced in the Oregon Senate on January 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to rights of recipients of child welfare services. Primary sponsor: Sara Gelser Blouin (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.
Modifies provisions regarding subsidies for adoptive parents and guardians. Authorizes the Department of Human Services to redirect subsidy payments for the benefit of a child who no longer receives direct support from an adoptive parent or guardian. Creates a rebuttable presumption that continuing contact with biological siblings is in the best interest of children of parents whose parental rights have been terminated. Directs the court to make a determination regarding a child's continuing contact with the child's biological siblings when parental rights are terminated. Directs the department to disclose records regarding a child's life history, at the request of the child, if the child's parent's parental rights to the child were surrendered or terminated.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sara Gelser Blouin | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 8 |
“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.
- Public Hearing held.
- Referred to Human Services.
- Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.