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Board backs county testimony supporting SB 837 to broaden volunteer deployment and eligibility

2314727 · February 12, 2025
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Summary

The board authorized staff to provide written testimony supporting Senate Bill 837 changes that would expand Medical Reserve Corps eligibility, allow year‑round deployment outside declared emergencies and clarify health screening and out‑of‑state deployment rules for volunteers.

Deschutes County public health staff asked the board to support amendments to state law governing the Medical Reserve Corps (Servor) that expand membership eligibility to include non‑licensed administrative and support volunteers, allow…

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