National Research Center for Parents with Disabilities

Oregon

Legislation: 2013 OR House Bill 2433

Status: Passed in 2013

Disability Type(s) Covered: All disabilities

Summary: Prohibits court from considering party's disability in judgment awarding custody or visitation unless clear and convincing evidence shows awarding custody of child to party with disability is not in child's best interests and welfare.


Legislation: OR Senate Bill 492

Status: Passed in 2019

Disability Type(s) Covered: All disabilities

Summary: In child welfare system cases, parents with disabilities must be provided reunification services and must provide modifications as needed so parents with disabilities can benefit.


Legislation: 2018 OR Senate Bill 1526

Status: Passed in 2018

Disability Type(s) Covered: All disabilities

Summary: Prohibits court from considering parent’s disability in determining whether to terminate parental rights unless parent’s conduct related to disability is of such nature and duration as to render parent incapable of providing proper care to child for extended periods of time.

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