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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 tells OHA to review studies about what happens when drugs get too hot or too cold during transit. (Flesch Readability Score: 72.3). Requires the Oregon Health Authority to review studies on temperature excursions during the transit of mail order drugs. 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 literature review focusing on how temperature changes during mail order drug transportation might affect drug effectiveness and patient safety. Specifically, the OHA will examine peer-reviewed, independently funded scientific studies about "temperature excursions" - a technical term referring to deviations from recommended storage temperatures. The review will explore potential risks to patient health and identify options to mitigate these risks. The authority is mandated to submit a report to the legislative health care committees by September 15, 2026, which may include recommendations for future legislation. The bill includes a sunset provision, meaning the requirement will automatically be repealed on January 2, 2027, effectively making this a temporary directive for the Oregon Health Authority to investigate and report on the potential impacts of temperature variations on mail-order medications.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (3)
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/HB2318 |
| HB 2318 (witness registration) | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/CommitteeMeetingDocument/288762 |
| HB 2318 Preliminary SMS | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/CommitteeMeetingDocument/288533 |
| Open Government Impact Statement for HB2318 INTRO | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureAnalysisDocument/83307 |
| BillText | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/HB2318/Introduced |
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