HB 3926
Directs the Oregon Health Authority to create the Call Your Mom Program.
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Support
50%
Oppose
50%
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill directs the Oregon Health Authority to create the ‘Call Your Mom’ Program, a system designed to allow parents or former guardians of missing individuals between 18 and 30 to exchange messages with those missing family members. The Department of State Police will establish a program called ‘State Initiated Guidance for Notifying and Assisting the Lost’ (SIGNAL) to facilitate these communications. Participation is voluntary for the missing family member, and all program information will be destroyed after a specified period.
Key provisions
- Establishes the ‘Call Your Mom’ Program to facilitate communication between parents/guardians and missing individuals (18-30).
- The Department of State Police will create the SIGNAL program.
- Missing family members can submit messages via a website or voice recording.
- A personal identification number is created for secure access to messages.
- Police officers must notify missing family members of any messages received.
- Messages are retained for 180 days after the family member receives access information.
- All program information is destroyed after one year from receiving access information or a response.
- Municipal police departments can participate in the program.
Who is affected
- Parents or former guardians of missing individuals (18-30)
- Missing individuals between 18 and 30
- Law enforcement agencies
- Oregon State Police
- County Sheriffs and participating municipal police departments
Arguments in favor
Reasons to support this legislation.
Supporters of the proposed legislation emphasize the need for improved communication between parents and children affected by substance use disorders. Testifiers share personal experiences of struggling to connect with loved ones due to addiction, highlighting the importance of early intervention and support. They argue that facilitating access to behavioral health organizations can help bridge this gap, providing a safe and non-judgmental space for families to address underlying issues and develop effective treatment plans. By expanding resources for these organizations, supporters believe that individuals struggling with substance use disorders can receive comprehensive care, ultimately improving overall well-being and family dynamics.
Source: Testimony Summaries
Arguments opposed
Reasons to oppose this legislation.
Opponents of the SIGNAL program argue that it is a costly endeavor with limited necessity, particularly when compared to pressing concerns in Oregon such as addressing rising rates of drug overdoses and prison overcrowding. They contend that the program's high costs outweigh its potential benefits, citing the need for more focused efforts on addressing these critical issues affecting the state's citizens. Additionally, some concern that the SIGNAL program may divert resources away from more pressing social needs, further exacerbating existing problems in Oregon.