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OR HB2382

OR HB2382
Relating to funding services for pregnant persons other than types of abortions on which federal moneys may not be spent; providing that this Act shall be referred to the people for their approval or rejection.


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Introduced
01/13/2025
In Committee
01/17/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/27/2025

Introduced Session

2025 Legislative Measures

Bill Summary

The statement includes a measure digest written in compliance with applicable readability standards. Digest: The Act limits payments for abortions and directs the OHA to set up a grant program to help pregnant people. (Flesch Readability Score: 61.6). Requires the Oregon Health Authority to establish a grant program for the purpose of making grants to entities that provide services related to encouraging and assisting pregnant persons in carrying their pregnancies to term. Establishes the Pregnancy Assistance Fund and continuously appropriates moneys in the fund to the authority for the purpose of making grants. Specifies a minimum biennial amount that must be deposited in the fund. Specifies that the authority may reimburse abortions as part of this state’s medical assistance program only if the abortion is necessary to avoid the impairment of the pregnant person’s major bodily functions or if the pregnancy is the result of rape or incest. Refers the Act to the people for their approval or rejection at the next regular general election.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a comprehensive Pregnancy Assistance Fund and grant program administered by the Oregon Health Authority to support pregnant and postpartum individuals. The program will provide grants to private nonprofit organizations that help pregnant persons carry pregnancies to term by offering services such as medical care, nutritional support, adoption services, parenting education, housing assistance, and employment support. The bill requires grant recipients to provide information on fetal development and medical care for pregnant persons and newborns. The fund will be initially financed using the average amount previously spent on abortion reimbursements, with future funding adjusted for cost of living increases. The bill significantly restricts state medical assistance program abortion reimbursements, limiting them only to cases where the abortion is necessary to prevent major bodily function impairment or in instances of rape or incest. Notably, the bill will be referred to Oregon voters for direct approval or rejection at the next regular general election, giving citizens the opportunity to decide its fate through a ballot measure.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (9)

Last Action

In committee upon adjournment. (on 06/27/2025)

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