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OregonHB 41072026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

Relating to urgent care centers.

Sponsored By: Floyd Prozanski (Democratic), James Manning Jr. (Democratic), Nancy Nathanson (Democratic)

Became Law

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

4 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

Clearer names for urgent care centers

The law defines what is an urgent care center and a specialty urgent care center. Only qualifying centers may use “urgent” or “urgent care” in names, signs, or ads. Specialty urgent care centers may use “urgent” only with their specialty (for example, behavioral health urgent care). Centers may not call themselves emergency departments or use words like “emergency,” “E.R.,” or “E.D.” This helps you know the level of care before you go.

Records sent with ER referrals

When an urgent care sends you to an emergency department, it must send your records and the reason for the referral. Records can go through a health information exchange. If not, the urgent care must give you a paper copy or send them by phone, fax, or electronic means right away. This helps the ER continue your care without delay.

Urgent care must post key info

Urgent care centers must post key facts on a website and at the main entrance. They must list names, address, hours, payment types and payers, services and limits, and if X‑ray or lab is available. They must state the types of clinicians present and if visits are walk‑in or by appointment. They must share diagnostic abilities, where related services are located and distance, and any telemedicine services. This helps you understand services and possible costs before you go.

Minimum urgent care staffing and telehealth

Each urgent care has at least one licensed clinician on site while open. A licensed clinician is a physician, physician associate, or nurse practitioner under Oregon law. Centers must be able to do common respiratory tests, a 12‑lead ECG, put on splints, and stitch simple cuts. If the on‑site clinician is suddenly out due to illness or emergency, a center may run temporarily by telemedicine. A licensed clinician must be available by telemedicine, and the patient is told at first contact.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

  • Floyd Prozanski

    Democratic • Senate

  • James Manning Jr.

    Democratic • Senate

  • Nancy Nathanson

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Ben Bowman

    Democratic • House

  • Cyrus Javadi

    Democratic • House

  • Deb Patterson

    Democratic • Senate

  • Jules Walters

    Democratic • House

  • Lesly Muñoz

    Democratic • House

  • Lisa Fragala

    Democratic • House

  • Mark Gamba

    Democratic • House

  • Sarah McDonald

    Democratic • House

  • Zach Hudson

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 82 • No: 1

Senate vote • 3/3/2026

Third reading. Carried by Hayden. Passed.

Yes: 28 • No: 1

Senate vote • 2/25/2026

Health Care: Heard and Reported Out

Yes: 5 • No: 0

House vote • 2/18/2026

Third reading. Carried by Nathanson. Passed.

Yes: 41 • No: 0

House vote • 2/12/2026

Health Care: Heard and Reported Out with Amendments

Yes: 8 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Chapter 56, (2026 Laws): Effective date January 1, 2027.

    4/6/2026House

  2. Governor signed.

    3/31/2026House

  3. President signed.

    3/5/2026Senate

  4. Speaker signed.

    3/4/2026House

  5. Third reading. Carried by Hayden. Passed.

    3/3/2026Senate

  6. Carried over to 03-03 by unanimous consent.

    3/2/2026Senate

  7. Second reading.

    2/27/2026Senate

  8. Recommendation: Do pass the A-Eng. bill.

    2/27/2026Senate

  9. Work Session held.

    2/25/2026Senate

  10. Public Hearing held.

    2/23/2026Senate

  11. Referred to Health Care.

    2/19/2026Senate

  12. First reading. Referred to President's desk.

    2/19/2026Senate

  13. Third reading. Carried by Nathanson. Passed.

    2/18/2026House

  14. Second reading.

    2/17/2026House

  15. Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed A-Engrossed.

    2/16/2026House

  16. Work Session held.

    2/12/2026House

  17. Public Hearing held.

    2/5/2026House

  18. Referred to Health Care.

    2/2/2026House

  19. First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

    2/2/2026House

Bill Text

  • Enrolled

    3/3/2026

    PDF

  • A-Engrossed

    2/16/2026

    PDF

  • House Amendments to Introduced

    2/16/2026

    PDF

  • HHC Amendment -3 (Adopted)

    2/12/2026

    PDF

  • HHC Amendment -2 (Proposed)

    2/5/2026

    PDF

  • HHC Amendment -3 (Proposed)

    2/5/2026

    PDF

  • Introduced

    1/28/2026

    PDF

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