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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 study changes to laws on substance use. (Flesch Readability Score: 81.8). Requires the Oregon Health Authority to study changes to laws regarding opioid use disorder medication. Directs the authority to submit findings to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to health not later than September 15, 2026. Sunsets on January 2, 2027.
AI Summary
This bill directs the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) to conduct a comprehensive study on potential changes to laws related to opioid use disorder medication. Specifically, the bill requires OHA to investigate and analyze current legal frameworks surrounding opioid use disorder treatments and prepare a report with potential legislative recommendations. The authority must submit this report to the interim legislative committees focused on health by September 15, 2026, providing an opportunity for lawmakers to review and potentially act on the study's findings. The bill includes a sunset provision that automatically repeals the study requirement on January 2, 2027, ensuring that this is a time-limited initiative. The goal appears to be gathering expert insights to potentially improve Oregon's approach to managing and treating opioid use disorder, with the study serving as a mechanism to inform future policy decisions in this critical public health area.
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/HB2500 |
| Open Government Impact Statement for HB2500 INTRO | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureAnalysisDocument/83481 |
| BillText | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/HB2500/Introduced |
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