HB 3415

  • Oregon House Bill
  • 2017 Regular Session
  • Introduced in House Mar 28, 2017
  • House
  • Senate
  • Governor

Relating to mental health services provided to individuals with impaired abilities to hear sounds.

Abstract

Imposes requirements upon mental health treatment providers and programs to ensure culturally and linguistically appropriate care for individuals who are deaf, deaf-blind or hard of hearing. Authorizes civil penalty for violation of requirements. Prohibits and designates as unlawful practice denial of access to culturally and linguistically affirmative mental health services based on residual hearing ability or previous experience in alternative mode of communication. Requires Oregon Health Authority to appoint Coordinator of Mental Health Services for Deaf, Deaf-Blind and Hard of Hearing Individuals and specifies duties.

Bill Sponsors (11)

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Actions


Jul 07, 2017

Oregon Legislative Assembly

In committee upon adjournment.

Apr 24, 2017

Oregon Legislative Assembly

Referred to Ways and Means by order of Speaker.

Apr 24, 2017

Oregon Legislative Assembly

Recommendation: Do pass with amendments, be printed A-Engrossed, and be referred to Ways and Means.

Apr 17, 2017

Oregon Legislative Assembly

Work Session held.

Apr 12, 2017

Oregon Legislative Assembly

Public Hearing held.

Mar 29, 2017

Oregon Legislative Assembly

Referred to Health Care.

Mar 28, 2017

Oregon Legislative Assembly

First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

Bill Text

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Introduced PDF
House Amendments to Introduced PDF
A-Engrossed PDF

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