STATE BILLOR SB 1547PASSED

Relating to licensed behavioral health and wellness practitioners; and prescribing an effective date.

The Act makes a new profession called a licensed behavioral health and wellness practitioner. The Act says what the licensee can do. The Act also says that the licensee has to report some kinds of abuse. (Flesch Readability Score: 67.7). Authorizes the Oregon Board of Psychology to issue a license to practice behavioral health promotion, prevention and brief intervention to a qualified applicant. Defines the "practice of behavioral health promotion, prevention and brief intervention" and "licensed behavioral health and wellness practitioner." Prohibits a person from using the title "licensed behavioral health and wellness practitioner" without a license. Creates a licensed behavioral health and wellness practitioner-client privilege for certain communications. Requires a licensed behavioral health and wellness practitioner to report certain types of abuse. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Status: Passed; Signed or otherwise enacted
Status date: Mar 17, 2026; 240 days ago
Current chamber: Senate
Session: 2026 Regular Session

OR SB 1547 · PassedMar 17

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Bill details

Last action: Effective date, June 5, 2026. · Mar 17, 2026

Bill history

Newest first.

Mar 17, 2026Effective date, June 5, 2026.Senate

Mar 17, 2026Chapter 26, 2026 Laws.Senate

Mar 5, 2026Governor signed.Senate

Feb 27, 2026Speaker signed.House

Feb 27, 2026President signed.Senate

Feb 25, 2026Third reading. Carried by Isadore. Passed. Ayes, 52; Nays, 2--Skarlatos, Yunker; Excused, 4--Hartman, Lively, Scharf, Valderrama; Excused for Business of the House, 2--Boshart Davis, Harbick.House

Feb 24, 2026Second reading.House

Feb 20, 2026Recommendation: Do pass.House

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Feb 19, 2026Public Hearing and Work Session held.House

Feb 17, 2026Public Hearing cancelled.House

Feb 11, 2026Referred to Behavioral Health.House

Feb 11, 2026First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.House

Feb 11, 2026Third reading. Carried by Reynolds. Passed. Ayes, 27; Nays, 2--Hayden, Robinson; Excused, 1--Gorsek.Senate

Feb 10, 2026Second reading.Senate

Feb 9, 2026Recommendation: Do pass with amendments. (Printed A-Eng.)Senate

Feb 5, 2026Public Hearing and Work Session held.Senate

Feb 2, 2026Referred to Early Childhood and Behavioral Health.Senate

Feb 2, 2026Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.Senate

Recorded votes

Senate Committee Do pass with amendments. (Printed A-Eng.)Feb 5, 2026 · Senate · 5 yea · 0 nayPassed

Senate Third ReadingFeb 11, 2026 · Senate · 27 yea · 2 nayPassed

House Committee Do Pass the A-Eng billFeb 19, 2026 · House · 8 yea · 0 nayPassed

House Third ReadingFeb 25, 2026 · House · 52 yea · 2 nayPassed

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