HB 3524
Requires the Department of Corrections to study when medications can and should be given involuntarily to adults in custody.
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Bill overview
This bill directs the Oregon Department of Corrections to conduct a study on the circumstances under which medications can be administered to adults in custody involuntarily. The study will examine whether such involuntary medication is appropriate and legal. The department is required to submit its findings and any recommendations to the Legislative Assembly’s judiciary committees by September 15, 2026.
Key provisions
- The Department of Corrections must study involuntary medication administration.
- The study will assess the legality and appropriateness of involuntary medication.
- The department must submit a report to the Legislative Assembly’s judiciary committees.
- The report’s deadline is September 15, 2026.
Who is affected
- Adults in custody
- Oregon Department of Corrections
- Legislative Assembly (judiciary committees)
Notable changes
- The bill mandates a study rather than enacting specific policy changes.
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