Oregon bills · 2026 Regular Session
Oregon SB 1547
Relating to licensed behavioral health and wellness practitioners; and prescribing an effective date.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
No sponsor recorded.
Summary
Official abstract published by the Oregon legislature· summary
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.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 4:08 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 26, 2026 House | Third reading. Carried by Isadore. Passed. | pass | Set your home in Oregon to see |
| Feb 19, 2026 House | Heard and Reported Out | pass | Set your home in Oregon to see |
| Feb 11, 2026 Senate | Third reading. Carried by Reynolds. Passed. | pass | Set your home in Oregon to see |
| Feb 5, 2026 Senate | Heard and Reported Out with Amendments | pass | Set your home in Oregon to see |
Actions
- Mar 17, 2026 · Senate
Effective date, June 5, 2026. - Mar 17, 2026 · Senate
Chapter 26, 2026 Laws. - Mar 5, 2026 · Senate
Governor signed. - Feb 27, 2026 · House
Speaker signed. - Feb 27, 2026 · Senate
President signed. - Feb 26, 2026 · House
Third reading. Carried by Isadore. Passed. - Feb 25, 2026 · House
Second reading. - Feb 20, 2026 · House
Recommendation: Do pass. - Feb 19, 2026 · House
Public Hearing and Work Session held. - Feb 17, 2026 · House
Public Hearing cancelled. - Feb 11, 2026 · House
Referred to Behavioral Health. - Feb 11, 2026 · House
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk. - Feb 11, 2026 · Senate
Third reading. Carried by Reynolds. Passed. - Feb 10, 2026 · Senate
Second reading. - Feb 9, 2026 · Senate
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments. (Printed A-Eng.) - Feb 5, 2026 · Senate
Public Hearing and Work Session held. - Feb 2, 2026 · Senate
Referred to Early Childhood and Behavioral Health. - Feb 2, 2026 · Senate
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.