STATE BILLOR SB 1575PASSED

Relating to hospice licensure; and declaring an emergency.

The Act makes changes to licensing laws for hospice programs. (Flesch Readability Score: 69.7). Adds new requirements for obtaining an initial license to operate and maintain a hospice program. [Requires a hospice program to apply for a new initial license after a change in ownership.] Prohibits individuals who have been excluded from participation in Medicare or Medicaid or have been found liable for fraud or abuse from holding an ownership interest in a hospice program. Requires the Oregon Health Authority to complete rulemaking within 24 months. Subject to exceptions, prohibits the authority from issuing new hospice licenses until rulemaking is complete. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.

Status: Passed; Signed or otherwise enacted
Status date: Apr 14, 2026; 212 days ago
Current chamber: Senate
Session: 2026 Regular Session

OR SB 1575 · PassedApr 14

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Bill details

Last action: Effective date, April 7, 2026. · Apr 14, 2026

Bill history

Newest first.

Apr 14, 2026Effective date, April 7, 2026.Senate

Apr 14, 2026Chapter 133, 2026 Laws.Senate

Apr 7, 2026Governor signed.Senate

Mar 5, 2026Speaker signed.House

Mar 5, 2026President signed.Senate

Mar 4, 2026Third reading. Carried by Andersen. Passed. Ayes, 52; Nays, 1--Cate; Excused, 4--Hartman, Javadi, Levy B, Valderrama; Excused for Business of the House, 3--Chotzen, Diehl, Owens.House

Mar 3, 2026Second reading.House

Mar 3, 2026Recommendation: Do pass.House

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Mar 3, 2026Work Session held.House

Mar 2, 2026Public Hearing held.House

Feb 24, 2026Referred to Rules.House

Feb 24, 2026First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.House

Feb 24, 2026Third reading. Carried by Patterson. Passed. Ayes, 19; Nays, 8--Girod, Hayden, McLane, Nash, Robinson, Starr, Thatcher, Weber; Excused, 3--Drazan, Linthicum, Smith DB.Senate

Feb 23, 2026Carried over to 02-24 by unanimous consent.Senate

Feb 20, 2026Second reading.Senate

Feb 19, 2026Recommendation: Do pass with amendments. (Printed A-Eng.)Senate

Feb 16, 2026Work Session held.Senate

Feb 4, 2026Public Hearing held.Senate

Feb 2, 2026Referred to Health Care.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 16, 2026 · Senate · 3 yea · 2 nayPassed

Senate Third ReadingFeb 24, 2026 · Senate · 19 yea · 8 nayPassed

House Committee Do Pass the A-Eng billMar 3, 2026 · House · 6 yea · 1 nayPassed

House Third ReadingMar 4, 2026 · House · 52 yea · 1 nayPassed

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