(1) As used in this section:

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(a) ‘Air conditioner’ means a portable, stand-up air conditioner that has an energy efficiency ratio rating of eight or higher.

(b)(A) ‘Air filter’ means an air filtering device that uses a high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter to remove contaminating particles from the air.

(B) ‘Air filter’ does not include a device that is labeled an ‘air purifier’ and that uses an electrostatic or ionizing process.

(c) ‘Eligible distribution entity’ means a:

(A) Local government as defined in ORS § 174.116;

(B) Local housing authority;

(C) Nonprofit organization;

(D) Federally recognized Indian tribe in Oregon;

(E) Indian health center;

(F) Coordinated care organization as defined in ORS § 414.025;

(G) Community action agency as described in ORS § 458.505;

(H) Manufactured dwelling park nonprofit cooperative as defined in ORS § 62.803;

(I) Landlord that has a residential tenant who has received medical assistance through the Oregon Health Authority, the Department of Human Services or Medicare within the past 12 months;

(J) Electric utility as defined in ORS § 757.600; or

(K) Natural gas utility as defined in ORS § 757.392.

(d) ‘Medical assistance’ has the meaning given that term in ORS § 414.025.

(2)(a) The Oregon Health Authority shall create a program to:

(A) Acquire a supply of air conditioners and air filters; and

(B) Distribute the air conditioners and air filters to eligible distribution entities that will provide the air conditioners and air filters on an emergency basis to eligible individuals as described in subsection (4) of this section.

(b) The Oregon Health Authority may provide or contract with one or more third parties to administer the program.

(3) The administrator of the program shall:

(a) Determine the percentage of program funds needed to support the costs of installation and materials for installation.

(b) Determine the percentage of program funds, but no more than 10 percent of program funds, needed to cover the costs of the authority or a third party or parties and eligible distribution entities in administering the program.

(c) Make technical assistance resources available to individuals who receive an air conditioner or air filter under the program that answer questions about the installation, use and maintenance of the air conditioners and air filters.

(d) Provide technical assistance to eligible distribution entities, including assistance that supports the distribution, installation and maintenance of the air conditioners and air filters.

(4) An eligible distribution entity may distribute air conditioners and air filters under this section only to individuals who:

(a) Are eligible to receive medical assistance through the Oregon Health Authority, the Department of Human Services or Medicare, or have received any of these services in the past 12 months;

(b) Reside in any type of housing or recreational vehicle, as defined in ORS § 174.101, that has electricity for operating the air conditioner or air filter; and

(c) Upon receiving an air conditioner or air filter, provide an attestation that the individual can safely and legally install the air conditioner or air filter in the individual’s home or recreational vehicle.

(5) The Oregon Health Authority shall make available a list of eligible distribution entities participating in the program to:

(a) Individuals who are eligible to receive medical assistance through the Oregon Health Authority or Department of Human Services.

(b) The 2-1-1 system provided for in ORS § 403.400 to 403.430.

(c) The Housing and Community Services Department.

(6) The Oregon Health Authority and any eligible distribution entity participating in the program are immune from civil liability for:

(a) The functioning, safety or impact of any air conditioner or air filter distributed by the program.

(b) Any heat-related health impacts to an individual using an air conditioner or air filter distributed by the program.

(7) The Oregon Health Authority shall adopt rules to implement the program. [2022 c.86 § 7]

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