Oregon HB 4057 — Relating to the development of children; and declaring an emergency.

Oregon, 2026R1. HB 4057: Relating to the development of children; and declaring an emergency.

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Latest action

April 13, 2026 — Chapter 110, (2026 Laws): Effective date April 7, 2026.

Summary

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. (Flesch Readability Score 67.7). ] 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.

Sponsors

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Bill text

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Recorded votes

Legislative history

1. April 13, 2026Chapter 110, (2026 Laws): Effective date April 7, 2026.
2. April 7, 2026Governor signed.
3. March 5, 2026President signed.
4. March 4, 2026Speaker signed.
5. March 3, 2026Starr declared potential conflict of interest by unanimous consent.
6. March 3, 2026Third reading. Carried by Anderson. Passed.
7. March 2, 2026Second reading.
8. March 2, 2026Recommendation: Do pass the A-Eng. bill.
9. February 24, 2026Public Hearing and Work Session held.
10. February 19, 2026Referred to Early Childhood and Behavioral Health.
11. February 19, 2026First reading. Referred to President's desk.
12. February 17, 2026Third reading. Carried by Wise. Passed.
13. February 16, 2026Second reading.
14. February 12, 2026Subsequent referral to Ways and Means rescinded by order of the Speaker.
15. February 12, 2026Recommendation: Do pass with amendments, be printed A-Engrossed, and subsequent referral to Ways and Means be rescinded.
16. February 10, 2026Work Session held.
17. February 3, 2026Public Hearing held.
18. February 2, 2026Referred to Early Childhood and Human Services with subsequent referral to Ways and Means.
19. February 2, 2026First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

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