HB 2526 Oregon House · 2023 Regular Session

Relating to pregnancy resources.

Summary
Directs Oregon Health Authority to establish toll-free pregnancy resources hotline to provide information and assistance to pregnant persons seeking abortions in this state. Defines "medical emergency" for purposes of determining when abortion is medically necessary. Prohibits performance of abortion unless pregnant person consulted with pregnancy resources hotline at least 48 hours prior to procedure. Creates exception. Directs authority to conduct annual records audits to ensure compliance with provisions of Act. Creates penalty for noncompliance of $5,000 for each separate violation. Exempts specified records and information from public disclosure. Creates exceptions.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 9, 2023 Last action Jun 25, 2023
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Total actions
3
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Committee
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Jun 25, 2023
Lower · Passed
In committee upon adjournment.
lower
Jan 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to Behavioral Health and Health Care with subsequent referral to Judiciary, then Ways and Means.
lower
Jan 9, 2023
Introduced
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
lower
3 primary · 13 co-sponsors

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