Legislative session updates
2026 schedule
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Feb. 4, 2026 at noon
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Feb. 18, 2026 at noon
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March 4, 2026 at noon
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Join by Zoom or by phone at 669-254-5252 (ID 161 367 2929, passcode 198719)
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March 18, 2026 at noon
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Join by Zoom or by phone at 669-254-5252 (ID 160 698 9954, passcode 832169)
Live captioning and American Sign Language interpretation will be provided. To request additional language interpretation or other support, and for questions about accessibility, please send an email to
apd.communications@odhs.oregon.gov. Please submit your request 48 hours in advance of the meeting you plan to attend.
Senate Bill 739 implementation
Changes called for in Senate Bill 739 (2025) will be implemented in the coming year as APD works to adopt other legislative requirements, safety and regulatory initiatives.
Upcoming meetings on SB 739
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Feb. 27, 2026 from 11:05-11:55 a.m. Pacific
Meeting accessibility
American sign language translation and live captioning will be provided. For questions or requests for other accessibility accommodations, please email mandy.autry@odhs.oregon.gov. Please submit your request 48 hours before the meeting you plan to attend.
Oregon's State Plan on Aging
We're updating our State Plan on Aging. Members of the public have opportunities to provide input on the 2026-2030 plan.
The State Plan on Aging guides how older adults, their families, and unpaid caregivers are supported through programs funded by the Older Americans Act (OAA) in Oregon. The
current state plan is in place until September 2026. APD must create a new plan and send it to the federal Administration on Aging for review and approval by July 1, 2026. The new plan will be in place from October 2026 through September 2030.
Community input
- APD hosted an input session on December 10, 2025. View the meeting materials.
- Future engagement opportunities will be posted here in the coming months.
Resources
APD Advocacy Awards
APD is seeking nominations for an award that recognizes and celebrates the powerful, community-rooted advocacy work happening across Oregon to help older adults and people with disabilities.
Nominations are due by Mar. 9, 2026.
To submit a nomination, please complete the APD Advocacy Award Nomination Form.
Nominations should include a description of the nominee’s advocacy efforts. You may include measurable outcomes resulting from their work, testimonials from individuals impacted by their work, examples of specific initiatives or projects they led, and any other evidence of their contributions and impact.
Criteria
Nominees should demonstrate exceptional advocacy efforts that have led to meaningful, lasting change for older adults or people with disabilities. Award criteria include:
- Community impact
- Commitment to equity and inclusion
- Innovative approaches to advocacy
- Sustained dedication to this work
Nominees must be a resident of Oregon, and cannot be a current ODHS, OHA or AAA employee.
We welcome nominations for people who have passed away so we can honor the lasting impact of their work.
Next steps
Winners will be notified in early April. The award will be presented and announced at a later date.
Awards recognizing the advocacy of Ruth McEwen and Mike Volpe, were given in 2019.
In their memory, APD will give a biennial award that shines a light on individuals whose advocacy has led to meaningful, lasting change for older adults and people with disabilities.
The award is about more than recognition — it’s about honoring ongoing leadership and advocacy that:
- Breaks down barriers
- Advances equity
- Inspires communities