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OregonSB 15982026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

Relating to access to health services; and declaring an emergency.

Sponsored By: Deb Patterson (Democratic), Hai Pham (Democratic), Lew Frederick (Democratic), Lisa Reynolds (Democratic), Nancy Nathanson (Democratic), Rob Nosse (Democratic), Sara Gelser Blouin (Democratic), Wlnsvey Campos (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Oregon patients get preventive care coverage

Oregon health plans that are not grandfathered must cover federal preventive services under rules in effect on June 30, 2025. They must also cover vaccines recommended by Oregon’s Public Health Officer, without cost-sharing except where federal law allows it. Vaccine coverage must start within 15 business days after the Oregon Health Authority publishes the recommendation. Recommendations must be evidence-based and serve a legitimate medical purpose. Published recommendations must identify that purpose, the target group, and any special instructions.

Public health prescriptions gain legal protections

Oregon’s Public Health Officer or an Oregon Health Authority physician can issue standing prescriptions for drugs or devices. These orders address infectious diseases or other significant public health concerns. Orders must state their medical purpose, target group, geographic area, and use instructions, and meet state medical standards. Officials generally must seek local health officers’ input, unless delay would likely endanger public health. Orders may include follow-up care and can be withdrawn at any time. They cannot require anyone to receive, use, administer, or withhold a drug or device. The state and issuing officials generally have civil, criminal, and professional-discipline protection, except for gross negligence or willful misconduct. Practitioners acting in good faith under an order are protected from liability; this section creates no private right to sue. The law takes effect immediately upon passage and allows rules to carry out this framework.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

  • Deb Patterson

    Democratic • Senate

  • Hai Pham

    Democratic • House

  • Lew Frederick

    Democratic • Senate

  • Lisa Reynolds

    Democratic • Senate

  • Nancy Nathanson

    Democratic • House

  • Rob Nosse

    Democratic • House

  • Sara Gelser Blouin

    Democratic • Senate

  • Wlnsvey Campos

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Dacia Grayber

    Democratic • House

  • James Manning Jr.

    Democratic • Senate

  • Tom Andersen

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 64 • No: 33

House vote • 3/3/2026

Third reading. Carried by Nosse. Passed.

Yes: 39 • No: 18

House vote • 2/26/2026

Health Care: Heard and Reported Out

Yes: 5 • No: 2

Senate vote • 2/19/2026

Third reading. Carried by Reynolds. Passed.

Yes: 17 • No: 11

Senate vote • 2/11/2026

Health Care: Heard and Reported Out

Yes: 3 • No: 2

Actions Timeline

  1. Effective date, March 31, 2026.

    4/6/2026Senate

  2. Chapter 100, 2026 Laws.

    4/6/2026Senate

  3. Governor signed.

    3/31/2026Senate

  4. Speaker signed.

    3/5/2026House

  5. President signed.

    3/5/2026Senate

  6. Third reading. Carried by Nosse. Passed.

    3/3/2026House

  7. In absence of motion to substitute Minority Report for Committee Report, bill advanced to third reading and final consideration.

    3/3/2026House

  8. Second reading.

    3/2/2026House

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

    2/27/2026House

  10. Recommendation: Do pass.

    2/27/2026House

  11. Work Session held.

    2/26/2026House

  12. Public Hearing held.

    2/24/2026House

  13. Referred to Health Care.

    2/20/2026House

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

    2/19/2026House

  15. Third reading. Carried by Reynolds. Passed.

    2/19/2026Senate

  16. Carried over to 02-19 by virtue of adjournment.

    2/18/2026Senate

  17. Carried over to 02-18 by unanimous consent.

    2/17/2026Senate

  18. Second reading.

    2/16/2026Senate

  19. Recommendation: Do pass.

    2/16/2026Senate

  20. Work Session held.

    2/11/2026Senate

  21. Public Hearing held.

    2/9/2026Senate

  22. Referred to Health Care.

    2/5/2026Senate

  23. Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.

    2/5/2026Senate

Bill Text

  • HHC Amendment -2 (Proposed)

    2/26/2026

    PDF

  • HHC Amendment -MR3 (Proposed)

    2/26/2026

    PDF

  • SHC Amendment -1 (Proposed)

    2/11/2026

    PDF

  • Enrolled

    PDF

  • House Minority Amendments to Introduced

    PDF

  • Introduced

    PDF

  • Minority Report A-Engrossed

    PDF

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