Bill > SB789

This bill modifies the powers of the Oregon Board of Psychology by adding a new provision that allows the board to assess costs associated with disciplinary actions against psychologists, with a graduated cost recovery approach. Specifically, the board can now charge costs to individuals who are subject to disciplinary proceedings, with different assessment rules based on the total cost of the disciplinary action: for costs of $3,000 or less, no costs can be assessed; for costs between $3,000 and $6,000, up to 50% of the total costs can be charged; and for costs over $6,000, up to 100% of the costs can be assessed. The amendments will become operative on January 1, 2026, and the bill takes effect 91 days after the 2025 legislative session adjourns. This change appears aimed at partially recovering the board's expenses related to disciplinary proceedings while providing a proportional and somewhat limited cost recovery mechanism that prevents excessive financial burden on psychologists facing disciplinary actions.

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https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/SB789