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HB 4086 committees recommend narrower child‑welfare scope, consistent definitions and statewide response for children exhibiting complex behavior
Summary
Jurisdictional and CECSB advisory committees presented recommendations under HB 4086: narrow child‑welfare investigative scope, consolidate child‑abuse definitions and dispositions, establish a statewide response pathway for children with complex behaviors, and create an OHA implementation task force with phased funding and training.
Presenters from HB 4086 advisory committees told the joint Judiciary committees about recommendations aimed at improving Oregon’s child‑abuse investigations and responses to children exhibiting complex sexual or problematic behavior.
Sylvie de Porto summarized the jurisdiction advisory committee’s 19 recommendations: expand community‑based prevention and alternative response pathways, narrow child‑welfare scope for third‑party allegations (so law enforcement handles third‑party crimes against children), limit naming of…
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