Healthcare

signed · Oregon · Senate Apr 14, 2026

SB 1575: Relating to hospice licensure; and declaring an emergency.

Adds new requirements for obtaining an initial license to operate and maintain a hospice program. [ Requires a hospice program to apply for a new initial license after a change in ownership. ] Prohibits individuals who have been excluded from participation in Medicare or Medicaid or have been found liable for fraud or abuse from holding an ownership interest in a hospice program. Requires the Oregon Health Authority to complete rulemaking within 24 months. Subject to exceptions, prohibits the authority from issuing new hospice licenses until rulemaking is complete. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill sets strict hospice licensure requirements, bans fraudsters from ownership, and mandates quality rulemaking to protect patients and strengthen hospice care standards.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Healthcare

signed · Oregon · House Apr 13, 2026

HB 4142: Relating to marijuana for medical use; and prescribing an effective date.

Expands the definition of "debilitating medical condition" for the medical use of marijuana. Requires an organization or residential facility that is designated as an additional caregiver for a medical marijuana cardholder to create and maintain a written policy and provide educational training for certain staff regarding the medical use of marijuana. Exempts hospitals and hospital-affiliated clinics from the requirements. Requires that in order to engage in the medical use of marijuana, the patient or resident of the organization or residential facility must be a medical marijuana cardholder or have applied to be a medical marijuana cardholder. Protects an organization or residential facility [ and its employees and contractors ] from certain criminal liability related to the medical use of marijuana. Prohibits the Oregon State Board of Nursing from taking disciplinary action against a nurse for discussing the medical use of marijuana with a patient. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands qualifying conditions for medical marijuana, improves patient access to treatment, and protects healthcare facilities providing care under healthcare services.92% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Healthcare

signed · Oregon · House Apr 6, 2026

HB 4160: Relating to procedures for medical emergencies in schools; and prescribing an effective date.

Directs schools to have a cardiac emergency response plan as part of the procedures for responding to medical emergencies. Prescribes the requirements of a cardiac emergency response plan, including requirements related to automated external defibrillators. Takes effect July 1, [ 2026 ] 2027 .

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates cardiac emergency response plans with AEDs in schools, improving immediate access to life-saving healthcare during emergencies.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Healthcare

signed · Oregon · Senate Apr 6, 2026

SB 1598: Relating to access to health services; and declaring an emergency.

Requires certain health benefit plans to provide coverage for preventive health services in accordance with federal rules in effect on June 30, 2025, and immunizations recommended by the Public Health Officer in the future. Authorizes the Public Health Officer, or designated physician, to issue a standing order for a prescription to control, prevent, mitigate or treat any infectious or noninfectious disease or other significant public health concern. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires coverage for preventive services and immunizations, authorizes standing orders for public health concerns, expanding access to health services.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Healthcare

signed · Oregon · House Apr 6, 2026

HB 4127: Relating to Medicaid payments to reproductive health care providers; and declaring an emergency.

Requires the Oregon Health Authority to adopt a payment mechanism to pay certain nonprofit reproductive health care providers that are not eligible to receive federal Medicaid funds for services provided to medical assistance recipients. Applies to claims for payment for services provided on or after July 4, 2025, if the claim is not eligible for federal financial participation and has not yet been paid. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill creates Medicaid payment mechanism for reproductive health providers excluded from federal funds, expanding access to covered services for medical assistance recipients.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Healthcare

signed · Oregon · House Apr 6, 2026

HB 4069: Relating to the safety of behavioral health workers; and prescribing an effective date.

HB 4069 requires behavioral health employers (like residential treatment facilities, detox centers, mobile crisis teams, and shelters that contract with Oregon Health Authority) to create and implement a written safety plan for their workers. The plan must specifically address lone workers, facility safety reporting procedures for structural hazards, and details about required safety training. Employers must provide the plan to new hires and make it easily accessible to all staff. The law takes effect July 1, 2027, with implementation timelines based on existing contracts with the Oregon Health Authority.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates safety plans for behavioral health workers in mental health settings, protecting staff and supporting service delivery per bill's safety requirements.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates safety plans for behavioral health workers addressing lone worker risks and structural hazards, directly improving workplace safety protections.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Healthcare

signed · Oregon · Senate Apr 6, 2026

SB 1568: Relating to perinatal services; and declaring an emergency.

Establishes coverage levels for doula services in the state medical assistance program and for health benefit plans that provide coverage for pregnancy and childbirth expenses. Requires the Oregon Health Authority, coordinated care organizations and health benefit plans that provide coverage for pregnancy and childbirth to provide coverage for services of lactation counselors. Specifies that minimum coverage level modifications for doula services and required coverage for lactation counselor services become operative on January 1, 2028. Directs the Traditional Health Workers Commission to establish a voluntary registration system for lactation counselors. Becomes operative on January 1, 2028. Creates the Oregon Perinatal Collaborative in the Oregon Health and Science University. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates insurance coverage for doula and lactation services, expanding perinatal care access and benefits under health plans.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Healthcare

signed · Oregon · House Apr 6, 2026

HB 4088: Relating to health; and declaring an emergency.

Declares this state's policy to protect engagement in certain activities relating to reproductive health care and gender-affirming treatment. Prohibits cooperation with law enforcement agencies of the federal government or other states in actions involving legally-protected reproductive or gender-affirming health care activities. Modifies provisions regarding interstate actions involving legally-protected reproductive or gender-affirming health care activities. Makes specified records and information confidential. Provides protection from disciplinary action for direct entry midwives who provide reproductive health care and gender-affirming treatment under specified circumstances. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProtects access to reproductive and gender-affirming healthcare by prohibiting state cooperation with enforcement actions against these services.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Healthcare

signed · Oregon · House Mar 17, 2026

HB 4083: Relating to behavioral health care providers; and prescribing an effective date.

] Requires the Oregon Health Authority to, no later than June 30, 2027, adopt a uniform process for credentialing [ organizational ] behavioral health providers and [ establish a centralized portal for processing applications ] select an existing electronic credentialing system . Prohibits a coordinated care organization from requiring a behavioral health provider to comply with any additional credentialing procedures. Requires a coordinated care organization to begin using the selected electronic credentialing system no later than July 1, 2027. Requires the authority to minimize unnecessary administrative burden for individual and organizational behavioral health providers who serve medical assistance recipients and to report biennially to the Governor and the Legislative Assembly. Allows certain licensed behavioral health care providers to provide supervision for other behavioral health care providers who hold different license types. [ Provides that the Mental Health Regulatory Agency will provide administrative and regulatory oversight and centralized service for the State Board of Licensed Social Workers. ] Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires uniform credentialing for behavioral health providers, prohibits extra requirements, and minimizes admin burden to improve access to mental health services.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Healthcare

passed both · Oregon · House Mar 6, 2026

HCR 202: Declaring a state policy goal that by 2033 Oregon's health care system will be more affordable and accessible.

HCR 202 is a concurrent resolution declaring Oregon's 2033 policy goal for its healthcare system to be more affordable and accessible for all residents. It does not create new laws or allocate funds but sets six specific targets, including ensuring timely primary care access, improving population health outcomes, stabilizing hospital finances, and reducing healthcare costs below national averages. The resolution directly affects Oregonians (especially those delaying care due to cost), healthcare providers, hospitals, insurers, and employers facing rising premiums. It acknowledges systemic issues like Medicaid funding losses and high hospital deficits but focuses on long-term vision rather than immediate policy changes.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill declares 2033 policy goal for affordable/accessibility healthcare with specific targets including cost reduction and timely care access, aligning with support indicators.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Healthcare

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