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 Yes ✓ Supports 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 Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

signed · Oregon · House Apr 13, 2026

HB 4075: Relating to hospital finance; and declaring an emergency.

] [ Authorizes ] Requires the State Treasurer to [ loan ] use up to [ 20 percent of ] $44 million from the Unclaimed Property and Estates Fund to guarantee a loan made to a rural [ hospitals ] hospital for financial stabilization. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAuthorizes loans from Unclaimed Property Fund to stabilize rural hospitals, directly funding healthcare infrastructure to prevent service disruptions.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports 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 Yes ✓ Supports 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 Yes ✓ Supports 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 Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

signed · Oregon · House Apr 6, 2026

HB 4053: Relating to emergency medical services; and prescribing an effective date.

Establishes the Emergency Medical Services Program Fund. Changes the name of the Pediatric Emergency Medical Services Advisory Committee to the Emergency Medical Services for Children Advisory Committee. Directs the Oregon Health Authority to establish by rule minimum educational requirements for licensure as an emergency medical services provider. Prohibits a person from using certain titles or initials unless the person is licensed at a level that corresponds to the title or initials. Becomes operative on January 1, 2027. Establishes the Long Term Care and Senior Care Emergency Medical Services Advisory Subcommittee within the Emergency Medical Services Advisory Committee to provide advice and recommendations to the committee on issues related to long term care and senior care. Becomes operative on January 1, 2029. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes EMS Program Fund, mandates provider education standards, creates advisory committees to enhance emergency medical services.92% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

signed · Oregon · House Apr 6, 2026

HB 4107: Relating to urgent care centers.

Requires an urgent care center to make publicly available specified information about the urgent care center, offer specified services and, except in certain circumstances, have at least one licensed health care provider on site during the hours of operation. Defines "urgent care center."

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires licensed providers on site and service standards for urgent care centers, enhancing patient access and safety in health services.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

signed · Oregon · House Apr 6, 2026

HB 4156: Relating to medical assistance reimbursement of emergency medical services; and declaring an emergency.

Modifies the requirements for Medicaid supplemental reimbursements paid to emergency medical services providers. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareModifies Medicaid reimbursement requirements for emergency services, ensuring continued provider payments and access to critical healthcare services.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

signed · Oregon · Senate Mar 17, 2026

SB 1527: Relating to health care.

SB 1527 requires Oregon’s Public Employees’ Benefit Board and Oregon Educators Benefit Board to cover cervical cancer screenings and necessary follow-up tests (like colposcopy or biopsies) without cost-sharing for their members. The bill amends Oregon health insurance laws to mandate this coverage under specific benefit plans. It applies to health benefit plans issued, renewed, or extended on or after the bill’s effective date. The law ensures these screenings and follow-up care are fully covered at no cost to enrollees. This directly affects public employees and educators enrolled in these state benefit programs.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates coverage of cervical cancer screenings without cost-sharing, expanding access to preventive care under Oregon health insurance laws.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare