Bill > HB3043

This bill modifies Oregon's impaired health professional program, which assists health professionals struggling with substance abuse or mental health disorders. The bill introduces several key changes, including allowing health professional licensing boards to establish a process for removing program-related information from a licensee's records after successful program completion. It mandates specific requirements for monitoring agreements, such as consent for information sharing, continuous compliance for at least two years, participation in treatment plans, and potential random drug testing. The bill also requires licensees to report specific events like substance use, arrests, and employment changes. Additionally, the legislation establishes protections for self-referred participants, clarifies reporting procedures, and allows health professional licensing boards to impose a $25 annual fee on eligible licensees to support the program. The bill aims to provide a supportive framework for health professionals seeking help while maintaining public safety and professional standards, with the changes set to become operative on January 1, 2026.

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https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB3043