ChangeBridge / Oregon / HB4057 Signed by Governor
HB4057 House Bill
Signed by Governor
2026-04-07

Relating to the development of children; and declaring an emergency.

Tells DELC to provide information to some people who are looking for child care. Allows ODHS to provide that information on behalf of DELC. (Flesch Readability Score 67.7). [Digest: Tells DELC to provide information to some people who are looking for child care. Allows ODHS to provide that information on behalf of DELC. Directs DELC, with ODE and TSPC, to review background checks for people who work with kids and submit a report to the legislature. Takes effect when the Governor signs it. (Flesch Readability Score: 69.3).] Directs the Department of Early Learning and Care to provide standardized information on all publicly funded early learning and care programs and resources available in this state to people who apply for or are placed on the waitlist for the Employment Related Day Care subsidy program. Allows the Early Learning System Director to delegate this responsibility to the Department of Human Services by interagency agreement with the Director of Human Services. [Directs the Department of Early Learning and Care, in consultation with the Department of Education and the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission, to review and develop recommendations on background check requirements for publicly funded staff working under the jurisdiction of these agencies and submit a report to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to education and early learning and care no later than September 15, 2026.] Declares an emergency, effective on passage.

Bill Details

State

Oregon

Session

2026 Legislative Measures

Chamber

House

Official Source

olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2026R1/Meas...

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Action History

2026-04-07 H Governor signed.
2026-03-05 S President signed.
2026-03-04 H Speaker signed.
2026-03-03 S Starr declared potential conflict of interest by unanimous consent.
2026-03-03 S Third reading. Carried by Anderson. Passed. Ayes, 28; Nays, 1--Robinson; Excused, 1--Linthicum.
2026-03-02 S Second reading.
2026-03-02 S Recommendation: Do pass the A-Eng. bill.
2026-02-24 S Public Hearing and Work Session held.
2026-02-19 S Referred to Early Childhood and Behavioral Health.
2026-02-19 S First reading. Referred to President's desk.
2026-02-17 H Third reading. Carried by Wise. Passed. Ayes, 44; Nays, 2--Boice, Yunker; Excused, 4--Hartman, Lewis, Sosa, Valderrama; Excused for Business of the House, 10--Boshart Davis, Bunch, Diehl, Elmer, Gomberg, McIntire, Nguyen D, Skarlatos, Watanabe, Speaker Fahey.
2026-02-16 H Second reading.
2026-02-12 H Subsequent referral to Ways and Means rescinded by order of the Speaker.
2026-02-12 H Recommendation: Do pass with amendments, be printed A-Engrossed, and subsequent referral to Ways and Means be rescinded.
2026-02-10 H Work Session held.
2026-02-03 H Public Hearing held.
2026-02-02 H Referred to Early Childhood and Human Services with subsequent referral to Ways and Means.
2026-02-02 H First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

Votes

2026-02-10 House Committee Do pass with amendments and rescind subsequent referral to Ways and Means. (Printed A-Eng.) Yea: 6 Nay: 1
2026-02-17 House Third Reading Yea: 44 Nay: 2
2026-02-24 Senate Committee Do pass the A-Eng bill Yea: 4 Nay: 1
2026-03-03 Senate Third Reading Yea: 28 Nay: 1

Committee Referrals

2026-02-02 H Early Childhood and Human Services
2026-02-19 S Early Childhood and Behavioral Health

Amendments

2026-02-03 House Committee On Early Childhood and Human Services Amendment #-1
2026-02-03 House Committee On Early Childhood and Human Services Amendment #-2
2026-02-05 House Committee On Early Childhood and Human Services Amendment #-2
2026-02-05 House Committee On Early Childhood and Human Services Amendment #-1
2026-02-10 House Committee On Early Childhood and Human Services Amendment #-2
2026-02-10 House Committee On Early Childhood and Human Services Amendment #-1

Bill Text Versions

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