OregonHB 41602026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

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

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Bill Overview

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3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

AEDs and cardiac plans in schools

Beginning July 1, 2027, every K–12 public and private school must have a cardiac emergency response plan. To the greatest extent practicable, the plan follows national emergency cardiovascular care elements. Each school must have at least one automated external defibrillator (AED). Schools place AEDs per national guidelines in clearly marked, unlocked, and accessible spots while students are at school and during athletic practices or competitions. Schools share AED locations with local EMS, maintain and test AEDs per the manufacturer, train coaches and appropriate staff in CPR and AED use, and review the plan each year.

Stronger school safety programs statewide

Beginning July 1, 2027, every Oregon school district must keep a full safety program for all students and staff. The program includes procedures for evacuate, hold, lockdown, secure, and shelter in place. It must manage communicable diseases and respond to medical emergencies. It must include a cardiac emergency response plan that follows state law (ORS 339.345). It must also provide the required safety instruction set by law.

State board can set safety rules

Beginning July 1, 2027, the State Board of Education can adopt rules for the required school safety program. The rules can only address that program under ORS 339.405. This may set standards that districts must meet and could create compliance duties.

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Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 94 • No: 1

Senate vote • 3/3/2026

Third reading. Carried by Robinson. Passed.

Yes: 28 • No: 0

Senate vote • 2/26/2026

Education: Heard and Reported Out

Yes: 5 • No: 0

House vote • 2/19/2026

Third reading. Carried by Yunker. Passed.

Yes: 53 • No: 1

House vote • 2/16/2026

Education: Heard and Reported Out with Amendments

Yes: 8 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

Chapter 72, (2026 Laws): Effective date July 1, 2027.
4/6/2026House
Governor signed.
3/31/2026House
President signed.
3/5/2026Senate
Speaker signed.
3/4/2026House
Third reading. Carried by Robinson. Passed.
3/3/2026Senate
Carried over to 03-03 by unanimous consent.
3/2/2026Senate
Second reading.
2/27/2026Senate
Recommendation: Do pass the A-Eng. bill.
2/27/2026Senate
Work Session held.
2/26/2026Senate
Public Hearing held.
2/24/2026Senate
Referred to Education.
2/19/2026Senate
First reading. Referred to President's desk.
2/19/2026Senate
Third reading. Carried by Yunker. Passed.
2/19/2026House
Second reading.
2/18/2026House
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed A-Engrossed.
2/17/2026House
Work Session held.
2/16/2026House
Public Hearing held.
2/11/2026House
Referred to Education.
2/5/2026House
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
2/5/2026House

Bill Text

Enrolled
3/3/2026
PDF
A-Engrossed
2/17/2026
PDF
House Amendments to Introduced
2/17/2026
PDF
HED Amendment -1 (Adopted)
2/16/2026
PDF
HED Amendment -2 (Proposed)
2/16/2026
PDF
HED Amendment -1 (Proposed)
2/11/2026
PDF
Introduced
2/4/2026
PDF

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