Bill > HB3045

This bill expands the powers of the Oregon State Board of Pharmacy by allowing the board to require individuals under investigation to undergo comprehensive evaluations, including mental, physical, chemical dependency, or competency assessments, at the person's own expense. The evaluations can be mandated if the board has objectively reasonable grounds to believe that the person may be unable to practice pharmacy safely and skillfully. The results of these evaluations will be reported to the board, kept confidential from the public, but can be used as evidence in proceedings involving the individual. The bill also makes several minor technical changes to existing pharmacy law, such as clarifying language about board powers, fees, and administrative procedures. The amendments to the law will become operative on January 1, 2026, and the bill itself will take effect 91 days after the 2025 legislative session adjourns. The bill aims to enhance the State Board of Pharmacy's ability to ensure public safety by providing a mechanism to assess the fitness of pharmacy professionals under investigation.

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https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB3045