Section 403.400 – Legislative findings.
The Legislative Assembly finds that: (1) The implementation of a single, easy-to-use telephone number, 2-1-1, will benefit the residents of this state by providing easier access to available services after an emergency and health and human services, by reducing inefficiencies in connecting people with desired service providers and by reducing duplication of efforts. (2) In […]
Section 403.405 – Definitions for ORS 403.400 to 403.430.
As used in ORS 403.400 to 403.430: (1) “2-1-1” means the abbreviated dialing code assigned by the Federal Communications Commission for consumer access to community information and referral services. (2) “2-1-1 service” means a telephone service that provides information about and referral to services after an emergency and health and human services. (3) “2-1-1 provider” […]
Section 403.410 – Public referral and information telephone number.
2-1-1 is created as the official state dialing code for public referral to and information about health and human services and services after an emergency. [Formerly 401.286]
Section 403.420 – Designated regional information centers.
(1) The 2-1-1 provider shall establish standards for, and solicit, review and evaluate applicants to be, designated regional information centers. (2) A designated regional information center shall collect, input and maintain regional resource information regarding services after an emergency and health and human services for inclusion in the statewide resources database maintained by the 2-1-1 […]
Section 403.422 – Access of telecommunications customers to 2-1-1 system.
Upon written request of the 2-1-1 provider, telecommunications service providers shall enable 2-1-1 for customers accessing telecommunications services through local exchange service, cellular service or other wired or wireless means. [2011 c.205 §7; 2021 c.111 §6] Note: The amendments to 403.422 by section 6, chapter 111, Oregon Laws 2021, become operative July 1, 2022. See […]
Section 403.425 – Use of 2-1-1 system by state agencies providing health and human services.
Before a state agency that provides health and human services establishes a new public information hotline, the state agency shall consult with the Department of Human Services about using the 2-1-1 system to provide public access to the information. [Formerly 401.292; 2021 c.111 §7] Note: The amendments to 403.425 by section 7, chapter 111, Oregon […]
Section 403.430 – Contributions to support 2-1-1 system; use of contributions.
(1) The Department of Human Services may accept contributions of moneys and assistance from the federal government or its agencies, and agree to conditions placed on the moneys not inconsistent with the purpose of supporting a statewide 2-1-1 system. (2) The department may, from contributions of moneys received under subsection (1) of this section, provide […]