Oregon Statutes 30.811 – Liability of person providing outreach services to homeless individual or individual at risk of becoming homeless individual
(1) As used in this section:
Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 30.811
- Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
- Person: includes individuals, corporations, associations, firms, partnerships, limited liability companies and joint stock companies. See Oregon Statutes 174.100
(a) ‘Homeless individual’ has the meaning given that term in 42 U.S.C. § 11302, as in effect on March 16, 2012.
(b) ‘Outreach services’ includes, but is not limited to:
(A) Case management services such as assessment and referral for alcohol or other drug-related services and for housing, financial, educational and related services; and
(B) Medical or dental services provided by a health practitioner who complies with ORS § 676.340 and 676.345.
(2) Except as provided in subsection (3) of this section, a person providing outreach services to homeless individuals or individuals at risk of becoming homeless individuals is immune from civil liability for all acts or omissions in providing the care if:
(a) The person has registered as a volunteer with a nonprofit corporation organized under the laws of this state that has as one of its principal missions the provision of services to homeless individuals or individuals at risk of becoming homeless individuals; and
(b) The services are provided without compensation from the nonprofit corporation, the individual to whom services are rendered or any other person.
(3) This section does not apply to intentional torts or to acts or omissions that constitute gross negligence. [2012 c.41 § 2]