(1) Notwithstanding the provisions of ORS 346.165 and 346.167, whenever a person who is blind or blind and deaf requests any public or private agency to exchange with another agency the records of the agency concerning the person making the request, the agency shall furnish the records to the designated agency. (2) The request made under subsection (1) of this section may be made by a guardian of the person who is blind or blind and deaf. (3) As used in this section, record includes name and address of the person who is blind or blind and deaf, medical and psychological records, and other information designated by the person requesting the exchange of records. (4) Where appropriate, a request for an exchange of records made under the provisions of this section shall be subject to the confidentiality and access provisions of ORS 179.495, 326.565, 326.575, 336.187, 341.290, 344.600, 411.320, 419B.035 and 419B.045. Note: The amendments to 346.169 by section 9, chapter 567, Oregon Laws 2025, become operative July 1, 2035. See section 12, chapter 567, Oregon Laws 2025. The text that is operative on and after July 1, 2035, is set forth for the users convenience. 346.169. (1) Notwithstanding the provisions of ORS 346.165 and 346.167, whenever a person who is blind or blind and deaf requests any public or private agency to exchange with another agency the records of the agency concerning the person making the request, the agency shall furnish the records to the designated agency. (2) The request made under subsection (1) of this section may be made by a guardian of the person who is blind or blind and deaf. (3) As used in this section, record includes name and address of the person who is blind or blind and deaf, medical and psychological records, and other information designated by the person requesting the exchange of records. (4) Where appropriate, a request for an exchange of records made under the provisions of this section shall be subject to the confidentiality and access provisions of ORS 179.495, 326.561, 326.565, 326.575, 336.187, 341.290, 344.600, 411.320, 419B.035 and 419B.045. Note: 346.169 was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 346 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.
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