Rep. Cyrus Javadi

Maddy summaryHB 3558 modifies Oregon's definition of "recovery" in the Drug Addiction Treatment and Recovery Act to clarify it as "a voluntarily maintained lifestyle characterized by sobriety and personal health." This change directly affects how Oregon's addiction treatment and recovery services are defined and implemented under existing law. The bill ensures that all services under the Act align with Oregon's established health-based approach to addiction, which prioritizes treatment over criminal penalties for low-level drug possession. It does not create new programs but updates terminology to support consistent application of the Act's policy goals.

Establishes the Task Force on Eelgrass Resources. Provides duties of the task force and directs the task force to submit a report to the Legislative Assembly no later than September 15, 2027. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.

Maddy summaryHB 3642 allows Oregon landlords to end month-to-month rental agreements without providing a reason after the first year of occupancy, removing previous restrictions. It also repeals limits on how much landlords can increase rent annually. This directly affects tenants in month-to-month leases and all renters regarding rent hike amounts. The bill changes state law to permit no-cause terminations (after year one) and eliminates rent increase caps, shifting more control to landlords.

Maddy summaryHB 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.

Requires school districts to have a school year of 175 days and to have a class schedule that operates throughout the year. Directs the Department of Education to convene an advisory group to assist school districts with transitioning to a schedule that complies with the daily and yearly requirements. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.

Requires prescription drug manufacturers to report to the Department of Consumer and Business Services the total number of consumers to which the manufacturer offered a patient assistance program who participated in the program, notwithstanding any increase in the price of the prescription drug for which the manufacturer offered the program.

Prohibits insurers offering policies or certificates of health insurance and pharmacy benefit managers from requiring that a claim for reimbursement of a prescription drug include a modifier or other indicator that the drug is a 340B drug. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Requires the Oregon Health Authority to approve the transfer of 500 or more members of a coordinated care organization or dental care organization if the transfer meets specified conditions, unless the transfer diminishes patient care. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Adds mental health professionals, naturopathic physicians, pharmacists, medical laboratory scientists and medical laboratory technicians to the types of providers eligible for the tax credit allowed to rural medical care providers. Removes the requirement of hospital consulting privileges applicable to an optometrist claiming the credit. Applies to tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2026. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Directs the Oregon Health Authority and coordinated care organizations to reimburse dental care organizations for dental services provided to medical assistance recipients at a rate no less than 59.8 percent of the average rate paid by insurers nationwide. Directs the authority to annually review and revise the rates. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.