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Committee discusses ICWA fixes, out-of-state placements in SB 15-32; carryover set for Feb. 12

Senate Committee on Human Services · February 10, 2026
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Summary

At a work session on SB 15-32 (ODHS omnibus), negotiators reported a dash-4 amendment clarifying which out-of-state placements and tribal-approved institutions are in scope and agreed ODHS will notify OJD within 10 days (or sooner in emergencies) when a child is moved out of state; the committee carried the work session to Feb. 12 for fiscal language and final fixes.

The Senate Committee on Human Services held a work session on Senate Bill 15-32 on Feb. 10 to address omnibus changes to ODHS rules and to resolve specific issues related to Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) placements and out-of-state placements.

Shannon Newell of the Oregon Judicial Department told the committee negotiators — including ODHS, the governor's office, youth-rights attorneys and tribal…

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