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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 says that the OMB has to look at a reasonable person standard when it says what unprofessional conduct is. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.6). Requires the Oregon Medical Board to consider a reasonable person standard in determining what constitutes unprofessional conduct.
AI Summary
This bill modifies Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS) related to the Oregon Medical Board (OMB) by adding a requirement that when the board determines what qualifies as unprofessional conduct, it must apply a "reasonable person standard". In legal terms, a reasonable person standard is an objective measure that evaluates conduct by asking what a typical, prudent person would do in similar circumstances. Specifically, the bill amends ORS 677.417 to explicitly state that when the OMB is defining unprofessional conduct for medical professionals, they must consider what a reasonable person would consider inappropriate or unacceptable behavior in a professional medical context. This change provides a more standardized and objective framework for the board to assess potential misconduct, potentially offering clearer guidance for medical professionals and a more consistent approach to disciplinary decisions.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
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/SB629 |
| Open Government Impact Statement for SB629 INTRO | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureAnalysisDocument/84823 |
| BillText | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/SB629/Introduced |
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