Requires a public university to submit any proposed change in affiliation with an athletic association, conference or organization with authority over intercollegiate sports to the appropriate legislative committees for review. Prohibits the public university's a change in affiliation from occurring unless the change is first approved by the Legislative Assembly.
Prohibits a hospital from closing or ceasing, reducing or relocating health services without first providing notice 275 days in advance. Requires the hospital to provide notice to the Oregon Health Authority, local governments, patients, employees and the public. Allows the authority to impose civil penalties for violations.
Modifies requirements for certain claims processes for health care providers and insurers. Modifies requirements for utilization review for behavioral health care providers. Adds information carriers that provide behavioral health benefits must report to the Department of Consumer and Business Services in the yearly report. Establishes certain information these carriers that conduct medical management techniques must provide to behavioral health care providers in writing. Adds a representative of behavioral health care providers as one of the members who must be appointed to the Health Insurance Exchange Advisory Committee. Establishes the Mental Health Parity Ombudsman in the Department of Consumer and Business Services and appropriates moneys to the department. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
Allows virtual public charter schools to be eligible for grants distributed from the Student Investment Account. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
Directs the Alcohol and Drug Policy Commission, in collaboration with the Oregon Health Authority, to develop statewide policies and practices to support the availability of medications for opioid use disorder in physical health care settings and the transition to care in the community. Directs the commission to report to the Legislative Assembly no later than September 30, 2026. Directs the authority , in collaboration with the commission, to develop recommendations to develop an enhanced funding model to [ allow low-barrier community substance use disorder clinics ] incentivize community-based outpatient providers of substance use disorder treatment to accept referrals from emergency departments and emergency medical services providers and to [ treat individuals with ] promote the prescribing of medications for opioid use disorder. Repeals the prohibition against operating a methadone clinic within 1,000 feet of a school or licensed child care facility. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
Appropriates moneys to the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission to fund nine additional full-time staff positions to support student safety and adult accountability in the education system. Declares an emergency, effective July 1, 2025.
Requires the State Court Administrator to study lawsuits and submit findings to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to the judiciary not later than September 15, 2026. Sunsets on January 2, 2027.
Requires the Department of Justice to study public records requests. Directs the department to submit findings to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to the judiciary no later than September 15, 2026. Sunsets on January 2, 2027.
HB 3338 requires Oregon's Health Evidence Review Commission to evaluate gender-affirming treatments - including puberty blockers, hormone therapy, and specific surgeries - by August 2025, developing evidence-based guidelines for health providers, patients, and insurers. The commission must assess safety, efficacy, and evidence quality for these treatments across age groups, with a final report due by September 2026. The bill declares an emergency to expedite this process and expires on January 2, 2027. It directly affects healthcare providers, patients seeking gender-affirming care, and health insurers in Oregon by mandating a formal review of treatment protocols.
Directs the Department of Education to conduct a study to identify the costs and possible funding sources to improve school safety. Directs the department to submit a report to an interim committee of the Legislative Assembly no later than September 15, 2026. Sunsets January 2, 2027. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
Requires adult entertainment establishments to be registered with the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission in order to operate in this state. Directs the commission to adopt rules establishing a process for applying for issuance and renewals of registration. Makes registration contingent upon compliance with certain regulatory requirements. Requires the Department of Business and Consumer Services to make training available to adult entertainers and other staff who work in adult entertainment establishments. Establishes requirements regarding the terms and conditions of leasing fee agreements entered into between adult entertainers and adult entertainment establishments. Requires adult entertainment establishments to take certain actions to protect the health and safety of adult entertainers. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
HB 3961 establishes the Family Coach Program within Oregon's Department of Human Services to provide culturally responsive support services for underserved populations, focusing on family well-being and stability. The bill appropriates $2,063,239 from the General Fund to hire 8.5 full-time family coaches and one manager, effective July 1, 2025. This program directly serves Oregon families in underserved communities through targeted, specialized team support. The legislation declares an emergency to expedite implementation, though it does not alter existing eligibility or service requirements.
