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SB 1547 Oregon Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Relating to licensed behavioral health and wellness practitioners; and prescribing an effective date.

Summary
Authorizes the Oregon Board of Psychology to issue a license to practice behavioral health promotion, prevention and brief intervention to a qualified applicant. Defines the "practice of behavioral health promotion, prevention and brief intervention" and "licensed behavioral health and wellness practitioner." Prohibits a person from using the title "licensed behavioral health and wellness practitioner" without a license. Creates a licensed behavioral health and wellness practitioner-client privilege for certain communications. Requires a licensed behavioral health and wellness practitioner to report certain types of abuse. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Feb 2026
Senate Passage
Feb 2026
House Passage
Feb 2026
Signed into Law
Mar 2026
Introduced Feb 2, 2026 Signed Mar 5, 2026
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What changed between versions

Introduced → A-Engrossed · 4 edits · Feb 11, 2026
MODERATE
The bill was amended to change the name of the new profession from 'licensed behavioral health and wellness practitioner' to 'A-Engrossed' and updated the title page to reflect the Senate's final version. The substantive content of the bill remains largely the same, with minor text adjustments to the summary section and renumbering of sections to accommodate the changes.
TECHNICAL

The title page was updated to show the bill as 'A-Engrossed' instead of 'Introduced', indicating it has passed through the Senate with amendments.

The summary section was slightly edited to remove the phrase 'as introduced' and simply refer to the measure in general.

Section headers were updated from 'SB 1547' to 'A-Eng. SB 1547' to reflect the bill's amended status.

Section numbering was reorganized, with some items moved and renumbered to accommodate the changes, though the substantive content remains the same.

Floor votes · Senate Feb 11, 2026 · House Feb 26, 2026

How they voted

27–2
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 30
Feb 11, 2026
D Democratic18
17 Yea 1
94% Yea
R Republican12
10 Yea 2 Nay
83% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
18
Key actions
7
Committee
4
Mar 5, 2026
Signed into law
Governor signed.
upper
Feb 27, 2026
Lower · Passed
Speaker signed.
lower
Feb 27, 2026
Upper · Passed
President signed.
upper
Feb 26, 2026
Lower · Passed
Third reading. Carried by Isadore. Passed.
lower
Feb 20, 2026
Lower · Passed
Recommendation: Do pass.
lower
Feb 11, 2026
Committee
Referred to Behavioral Health.
lower
Feb 11, 2026
Introduced
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
lower
Feb 11, 2026
Upper · Passed
Third reading. Carried by Reynolds. Passed.
upper
Feb 9, 2026
Upper · Passed
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments. (Printed A-Eng.)
upper
Feb 2, 2026
Committee
Referred to Early Childhood and Behavioral Health.
upper
Feb 2, 2026
Introduced
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
upper
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

No sponsor information available.