Rep. Ed Diehl

Creates the crime of initiating a false report in the first degree. Punishes by a maximum of 10 years' imprisonment, $250,000 fine, or both. Creates the crime of initiating a false report in the second degree. Punishes by a maximum of five years' imprisonment, $125,000 fine, or both. Renames the crime of initiating a false report to initiating a false report in the third degree. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Extends the temporary Oregon Business Development Department residential infrastructure grant program by two years. Appropriates moneys for specified cities and projects. Declares an emergency, effective July 1, 2025.

Creates an Oregon personal income tax subtraction for tips received by the taxpayer during the tax year. Applies to tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2026, and before January 1, 2032. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Establishes standards for fiduciary of pension benefit plan offered by public body. Limits factors that may be considered in investment of assets of plan.

] [ Establishes the Task Force on Hemoglobinopathies and Sickle Cell Disease. Requires the task force to develop and establish a statewide protocol for assessing and treating individuals with hemoglobinopathies. Directs the task force to submit a report to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to health care no later than December 15, 2026. ] Directs the Oregon Health Authority to implement a program for providing to emergency departments in real time notifications that identify patients with hemoglobinopathies and provide information on how to contact a hematologist. Directs the authority to consult with interested stakeholders on how to implement the program. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.

[ Establishes a testimonial privilege for ] Modifies provisions related to the confidentiality and admissibility of communications by certain public safety employees to a peer supporter.

] Prohibits drug manufacturers from interfering directly or indirectly with a pharmacy or drug outlet acquiring 340B drugs, delivering 340B drugs to certain health care providers or dispensing 340B drugs. Prohibits drug manufacturers from requiring utilization review data from a drug outlet or pharmacy as a condition of the acquisition, delivery or dispensation of a 340B drug. Creates a civil penalty imposed by the State Board of Pharmacy for violations of the provisions of the Act. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Maddy summarySB 584 designates February of each year as "Oregon Truffle Month" to celebrate Oregon's truffle industry and its cultural and economic significance. The bill directly affects Oregon's truffle growers, foragers, rural communities, and tourism sectors that benefit from the seasonal harvest. It declares an emergency for immediate effect upon passage, making the designation effective June 20, 2025. The bill does not create new regulations or funding but formally recognizes truffles' role in sustaining forests and local economies.

Requires certain health insurers to credit any amount an enrollee pays directly to a provider toward out-of-pocket costs and deductibles in certain circumstances.

] Requires health insurers to pay providers who are joining an in-network practice the same as in-network providers during the credentialing period. Requires repayment by the provider group if the provider does not meet credentialing criteria or submit a complete application. Establishes a notification process of an incomplete application for the purpose of determining repayments. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.