75th OREGON LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY--2009 Regular Session
 
NOTE:  Matter within  { +  braces and plus signs + } in an
amended section is new. Matter within  { -  braces and minus
signs - } is existing law to be omitted. New sections are within
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LC 2062
 
                           A-Engrossed
 
                         House Bill 2666
                  Ordered by the House April 21
            Including House Amendments dated April 21
 
Sponsored by Representative TOMEI; Representatives BARKER,
  BERGER, GREENLICK, KOTEK, MAURER
 
 
                             SUMMARY
 
The following summary is not prepared by the sponsors of the
measure and is not a part of the body thereof subject to
consideration by the Legislative Assembly. It is an editor's
brief statement of the essential features of the measure.
 
  Creates work group on   { - perinatal - }   { + maternal + }
mental health disorders within Department of Human Services.
Specifies duties of work group.
  Sunsets work group on date of convening of next regular
legislative session.
  Declares emergency, effective on passage.
 
                        A BILL FOR AN ACT
Relating to perinatal mental health disorders; and declaring an
  emergency.
Be It Enacted by the People of the State of Oregon:
  SECTION 1.  { + (1) As used in this section, 'maternal' means
the period encompassing pregnancy through one year after
delivery.
  (2) There is created in the Department of Human Services the
work group on maternal mental health disorders, consisting of the
following members appointed by the Director of Human Services:
  (a) Public health professionals specializing in maternal health
or mental health or treatment or research of maternal mental
health disorders.
  (b) Medical providers and researchers with expertise in primary
or family care, obstetrics, gynecology or pediatrics.
  (c) Representatives of hospitals, medical centers, birth
centers and childbirth professionals.
  (d) Representatives of medical and nursing schools with
expertise in the field of public health.
  (e) Mental health and addictions treatment providers who
specialize in maternal or children's mental health.
  (f) Representatives of community-based and social support
organizations involved in providing education about, support for
or promoting awareness of maternal mental health.
  (g) Representatives of private and public insurance companies
and health benefit plans.
  (h) Representatives of vulnerable communities and cultures.
  (i) Other individuals the director deems necessary.
  (3) The work group shall, with respect to maternal mental
health disorders:
  (a) Identify vulnerable populations and risk factors for
maternal mental health disorders in Oregon;
  (b) Identify preventive measures that are effective, culturally
competent and accessible and meet the needs of those most at risk
for maternal depression and other maternal mental health
disorders;
  (c) Recommend strategies for promoting public education and
awareness;
  (d) Recommend evidence-based screening tools and methods for
identifying maternal mental health disorders;
  (e) Recommend health care provider education and training;
  (f) Recommend evidence-based treatment, including social
support services;
  (g) Recommend evidence-based practices for health care
providers and public health systems;
  (h) Identify successful projects implemented in other states
and recommend the programs, tools, implementation strategies and
funding sources to initiate similar projects in Oregon;
  (i) Recommend private and public funding models for prevention
and care; and
  (j) Identify actions to be taken by 2015 to reduce the risk of
harm to women and their children related to maternal mental
health disorders and a time frame for taking those actions.
  (4) A majority of the members of the work group constitutes a
quorum for the transaction of business.
  (5) Official action by the work group requires the approval of
a majority of the members of the work group.
  (6) The work group shall elect one of its members to serve as
chairperson.
  (7) If there is a vacancy for any cause, the director shall
make an appointment to become immediately effective.
  (8) The work group shall meet at times and places specified by
the call of the chairperson or of a majority of the members of
the work group.
  (9) The work group may adopt rules necessary for the operation
of the work group.
  (10) The work group shall submit a report with findings and
recommendations for legislation, changes in rules, standards,
policies and funding to the Legislative Assembly no later than
September 15, 2010.
  (11) Members of the work group are not entitled to compensation
or expenses.
  (12) All agencies of state government, as defined in ORS
174.111, are directed to assist the work group in the performance
of its duties and, to the extent permitted by laws relating to
confidentiality, to furnish such information and advice as the
members of the work group consider necessary to perform their
duties. + }
  SECTION 2.  { + Section 1 of this 2009 Act is repealed on the
date of the convening of the next regular biennial legislative
session. + }
  SECTION 3.  { + This 2009 Act being necessary for the immediate
preservation of the public peace, health and safety, an emergency
is declared to exist, and this 2009 Act takes effect on its
passage. + }
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