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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: Makes OHA do a study on emergency departments. Makes OHA give a report on its findings. (Flesch Readability Score: 61.2). Requires the Oregon Health Authority to study emergency departments. Directs the authority to submit findings to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to health care not later than September 15, 2026. Sunsets on January 2, 2027.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) to conduct a comprehensive study on emergency departments in the state. Specifically, the OHA must research and analyze emergency departments and then submit a detailed report to the interim legislative committees focused on healthcare by September 15, 2026. The bill includes provisions for the OHA to potentially include legislative recommendations in their report. The study and reporting requirement will automatically expire on January 2, 2027, which means the OHA will have a defined timeframe to complete the study and submit their findings. The purpose appears to be gathering important information about the current state of emergency departments in Oregon, potentially to inform future policy or legislative decisions related to healthcare infrastructure and emergency medical services.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Last Action
In committee upon adjournment. (on 06/27/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/SB294 |
| Open Government Impact Statement for SB294 INTRO | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureAnalysisDocument/84491 |
| BillText | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/SB294/Introduced |
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