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Introduced
02/11/2025
02/11/2025
In Committee
02/12/2025
02/12/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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 create a free pregnancy resources hotline that a person must call before having an abortion in this state. (Flesch Readability Score: 62.1). Directs the Oregon Health Authority to establish a toll-free pregnancy resources hotline to provide information and assistance to pregnant persons seeking abortions in this state. Defines “medical emergency” for purposes of determining when an abortion is medically neces- sary. Prohibits the performance of an abortion unless the pregnant person consulted with the preg- nancy resources hotline at least 48 hours prior to the procedure. Creates an exception. Directs the authority to conduct annual records audits to ensure compliance with the provisions of the Act. Creates a penalty for noncompliance of $5,000 for each separate violation. Exempts specified records and information from public disclosure. Creates exceptions.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a comprehensive framework for abortion services in Oregon that requires pregnant persons to contact a state-run pregnancy resources hotline at least 48 hours before obtaining an abortion, with some exceptions for medical emergencies. The Oregon Health Authority must create a toll-free hotline that provides information about pregnancy resources, screening for potential abuse or trafficking, and assistance applying for various support services. Healthcare providers must verify hotline consultation and document this contact in medical records, and the state will conduct annual audits of abortion providers to ensure compliance. Providers who fail to adhere to these requirements may face significant penalties, including potential license revocation if more than 5% of their medical records demonstrate noncompliance. The bill defines specific conditions constituting a medical emergency that would exempt a patient from the hotline consultation requirement, such as immediate risk of death or substantial physical impairment. The legislation also includes provisions to protect the confidentiality of records created under this law, allowing disclosure only under specific, limited circumstances. The hotline and related reporting requirements will first take effect in September 2026.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Referred to Behavioral Health and Health Care with subsequent referral to Ways and Means. (on 02/12/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB3535 |
| Open Government Impact Statement for HB3535 INTRO | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureAnalysisDocument/85859 |
| BillText | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/HB3535/Introduced |
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