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Oregon bills · 2026 Regular Session

Oregon SB 1575

Relating to hospice licensure; and declaring an emergency.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. To Governor
  6. Became law

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Cosponsors (27)

Summary

Official abstract published by the Oregon legislature· summary

Adds new requirements for obtaining an initial license to operate and maintain a hospice program. [<i>Requires a hospice program to apply for a new initial license after a change in ownership.</i>] 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.

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Roll-call votes

State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 12:03 AM.

DateVoteResultYour legislators
Mar 4, 2026
House		Third reading. Carried by Andersen. Passed.passSet your home in Oregon to see
Mar 3, 2026
House		Heard and Reported OutpassSet your home in Oregon to see
Feb 25, 2026
Senate		Third reading. Carried by Patterson. Passed.passSet your home in Oregon to see
Feb 16, 2026
Senate		Heard and Reported Out with AmendmentspassSet your home in Oregon to see

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