Oregon legislation · 2026 Legislative Measures
Oregon HB4042: Relating to the welfare of young people.
Status: Failed, March 6, 2026
Digest: The Act makes changes to the regulation of CCAs and creates exceptions to some child placements limits. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.1). Expands the types of adverse licensing actions the Department of Human Services may take against child-caring agencies following certain findings. Modifies certain provisions regarding the use of restraints on children in care. Creates exceptions to certain placement limitations.
What the bill says
From the introduced text, February 16, 2026:
83rd OREGON LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY--2026 Regular Session HOUSE AMENDMENTS TO HOUSE BILL 4042 By COMMITTEE ON BEHAVIORAL HEALTH February On page 7 of the printed bill, delete lines 11 through 23. In line 24, delete "5" and insert "4". On page 8, delete line 22 and insert: "(k) The entity, including, if applicable, the authority or a coordinated care organization, that is responsible for paying for the child's or ward's services or treatment has determined that the services or treatment are medically necessary and medically appropriate and has approved payment for the services or treatment consistent with the entity's policies.". In line 25, delete "an adult set-". In line 26, delete "ting". On page 9, delete lines 12 through 18 and insert: "(9) All approvals of the exceptions described in subsections (3)(k) and (5)(b) of this section must be made by the director of the division of the department that administers the state child welfare program or the director's designee.". In line 22, delete "6" and insert "5" and delete "and section". LC 238/HB 4042-6
Sponsors
- House Interim Committee on Judiciary (I)
- Jason Kropf (D, 54) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : At President's desk upon adjournment.
- : Work Session held.
- : Public Hearing held.
- : Referred to Human Services.
- : First reading. Referred to President's desk.
- : Third reading. Carried by Kropf. Passed.
- : Second reading.
- : Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed A-Engrossed.
- : Work Session held.
- : Public Hearing held.
Votes
- SHS Committee Vote (February 26, 2026): 5 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Third reading. Carried by Kropf. Passed. (February 18, 2026): 39 yea, 2 nay, passed
- HBH Committee Vote (February 12, 2026): 8 yea, 0 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is HB4042?
- HB4042 is a bill in the Oregon Legislature (2026 Legislative Measures): Relating to the welfare of young people.
- What does HB4042 do?
- Digest: The Act makes changes to the regulation of CCAs and creates exceptions to some child placements limits. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.1). Expands the types of adverse licensing actions the Department of Human Services may take against child-caring agencies following certain findings. Modifies certain provisions regarding the use of restraints on children in care. Creates exceptions to certain placement limitations.
- What is the status of HB4042?
- Failed as of March 6, 2026. Latest action: At President's desk upon adjournment. (March 6, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB4042?
- Jason Kropf (D, 54), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for HB4042?
- On the Oregon Legislature website: https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2026R1/Measures/Overview/4042
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