HB 3717
Appropriates moneys to the Department of Transportation to create an emergency contact information form and make the form available for individuals to voluntarily provide emergency contact information for inclusion in the individual's record for police officers to use, during or after emergency situations, to contact those listed.
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Sign in to take action- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill allocates funds to the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) to develop and distribute an emergency contact information form. Individuals can voluntarily provide contact details to be included in their records, allowing police officers to contact them during or after emergencies. The bill also declares an emergency, effective July 1, 2025.
Key provisions
- ODOT will create an emergency contact information form.
- Individuals can voluntarily provide emergency contact information.
- The information will be included in individual records.
- Police officers can use the information to contact individuals during emergencies.
- The bill appropriates $ to ODOT for this purpose.
- The emergency contact form is available for inclusion in records.
- The form is for use during or after emergency situations.
- The form allows police to contact listed individuals.
Who is affected
- Individuals
- Police officers
- Oregon Department of Transportation
Notable changes
- Establishes a system for individuals to voluntarily provide emergency contact information to law enforcement.
- Requires ODOT to create and distribute a specific form.
- Declares an emergency, allowing the bill to take effect immediately.
Fiscal impact
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Sen Woods
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