Oregon · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 989: Relating to treatment of minor children.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 989 is a bill introduced in the Oregon Senate on February 6, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to treatment of minor children. Primary sponsor: Dick Anderson (Republican). 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.
Permits a child's parent or guardian to admit the child, with or without the child's consent, to an inpatient treatment facility or program licensed by the Oregon Health Authority or the Department of Human Services for certain mental, emotional or behavioral health or substance use disorder treatment. Requires an initial assessment of the child and periodic reviews supporting the necessity of inpatient treatment. Prohibits the facility or program from declining to admit the child solely based on the child's unwillingness to consent to admission. Provides a process for a child who is 14 years of age or older to request review of the admission decision. Directs the licensing agency of the facility or program to adopt rules for the review of admission decisions. Creates exceptions. Directs the department, in consultation with the authority, to make written materials available regarding resources for families seeking mental, emotional or behavioral health treatment, or substance use disorder treatment, for minor children.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dick Anderson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 5 |
“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 Rules by order of the President.
- Recommendation: Without recommendation as to passage and be referred to Rules.
- Work Session held.
- Work Session held.
- Work Session held.
- Public Hearing held.
- Referred to Human Services.
- Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.