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Oregon’s new civil commitment law is slow to spark change

A law intended to make it easier to get help for people in need is not having the expected effects, and Oregon lawmakers want to know why
June 16, 2026
 
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For years, Anita had tried to get her son Cameron the help he needed for his schizoaffective disorder.