# ORS § 431.001: 431.001 Findings

> Oregon · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T36_C431_S431.001

## Section

- **Citation:** ORS § 431.001
- **Heading:** 431.001 Findings
- **Jurisdiction:** Oregon
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 431 / Section 431.001

## Text

The Legislative Assembly of the State of Oregon finds and declares that:

(1) Each resident of this state is entitled to the basic public health services that are necessary to preserve life and health;

(2) A framework for public health services provided by the government is necessary for applying the foundational capabilities and implementing the foundational programs by which the state or a local government may assess, protect or improve the health of the residents of this state; and

(3) The purpose of ORS 431.001 (Findings) to 431.550 (Power of Oregon Health Authority to collect information from local public health administrators) and 431.990 (Penalties) is to provide the framework described in subsection (2) of this section. [2015 c.736 §1]

Source: Section 431.001 — Findings , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors431.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).

## Nearby sections

- [ORS § 431.001 431.001 Findings](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T36_C431_S431.001.md)
- [ORS § 431.003 431.003 Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T36_C431_S431.003.md)
- [ORS § 431.035 431.035 Power of Director of Oregon Health Authority to delegate functions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T36_C431_S431.035.md)
- [ORS § 431.045 431.045 Public Health Officer](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T36_C431_S431.045.md)
- [ORS § 431.110 431.110 General powers and duties of Oregon Health Authority](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T36_C431_S431.110.md)
- [ORS § 431.115 431.115 Administrative duties of Oregon Health Authority](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T36_C431_S431.115.md)
- [ORS § 431.120 431.120 Other duties of Oregon Health Authority](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T36_C431_S431.120.md)
- [ORS § 431.122 431.122 Members](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T36_C431_S431.122.md)
- [ORS § 431.123 431.123 Duties of Oregon Public Health Advisory Board](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T36_C431_S431.123.md)
- [ORS § 431.125 431.125 Duties related to public health laws](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T36_C431_S431.125.md)
- [ORS § 431.131 431.131 Foundational capabilities](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T36_C431_S431.131.md)
- [ORS § 431.132 431.132 Assessment and epidemiology](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T36_C431_S431.132.md)
- [ORS § 431.133 431.133 Emergency preparedness and response](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T36_C431_S431.133.md)
- [ORS § 431.134 431.134 Communications](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T36_C431_S431.134.md)

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