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Introduced
01/13/2025
01/13/2025
In Committee
01/17/2025
01/17/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/27/2025
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 places limits and duties on health care providers who perform abortions. (Flesch Readability Score: 63.4). Prohibits an abortion unless a health care provider first determines the probable gestational age of the unborn child, except in the case of a medical emergency. Defines “abortion” and “health care provider.” Prohibits the abortion of an unborn child with a probable gestational age of 15 or more weeks, except in the case of a medical emergency, rape or incest. Requires that an abortion of an unborn child with probable gestational age of 15 or more weeks be performed or induced in specified facilities and with specific safeguards in place. Allows specified persons to bring an action against a health care provider for violations. Requires a health care provider who performs or induces, or attempts to perform or induce, an abortion to file a report with the Oregon Health Authority. Re- quires the authority to publish annually statistics relating to abortion. Allows specified persons to bring a cause of action for actual and punitive damages and injunctive relief against a health care provider for violations. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
AI Summary
This bill introduces significant restrictions on abortion in Oregon, primarily limiting abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy with some specific exceptions. The bill defines key terms like "abortion," "health care provider," and "probable gestational age," and establishes detailed requirements for performing abortions. Under the new law, abortions are prohibited after 15 weeks unless there is a medical emergency or the pregnancy resulted from rape or incest. For abortions at or after 15 weeks, healthcare providers must use specific facilities, consider procedures that provide the best chance of fetal survival, and obtain written consent. The bill mandates reporting requirements for healthcare providers performing abortions, with the Oregon Health Authority required to publish annual abortion statistics. Additionally, the legislation allows certain individuals to bring civil actions against healthcare providers who violate the abortion restrictions, potentially resulting in actual and punitive damages. The bill also amends existing laws to include these new abortion restrictions and allows for professional disciplinary actions against healthcare providers who fail to comply with the new requirements. The law is set to take effect 91 days after the 2025 legislative session adjourns.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
In committee upon adjournment. (on 06/27/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/SB666 |
| Open Government Impact Statement for SB666 INTRO | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureAnalysisDocument/84860 |
| BillText | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/SB666/Introduced |
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