HB4028Introduced in the House
Relating to behavioral health.
Introduced by Darin Harbick, District 12
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
The Act limits how insurers, OHA and CCOs may conduct audits. The Act adds new information that some carriers must report to DCBS. (Flesch Readability Score: 62.7). [Digest: The Act limits how insurers, OHA and CCOs may conduct audits. The Act adds new information that some carriers must report to DCBS. The Act takes effect 91 days after session ends. (Flesch Readability Score: 66.4).] Imposes requirements and restrictions on insurer and coordinated care organization audits of claims for reimbursement submitted by behavioral health treatment providers. Becomes operative on January 1, 2027. Adds information that certain carriers must annually report to the Department of Consumer and Business Services regarding compliance with behavioral health parity requirements. [Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.].
Where it stands
In committee upon adjournment.
March 6, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: House Third Reading · February 18, 2026
41
Yes
1
No
18
Absent or Not Voting
60 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Court Boice | 1 | Absent |
| Virgle Osborne | 2 | Absent |
| Dwayne Yunker | 3 | Yes |
| Alek Skarlatos | 4 | Absent |
| Pam Marsh | 5 | Yes |
| Kimberly Wallan | 6 | Absent |
| John Lively | 7 | Yes |
| Lisa Fragala | 8 | Yes |
| Boomer Wright | 9 | Absent |
| David Gomberg | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
Referred to Behavioral Health with subsequent referral to Ways and Means.
Public Hearing held.
Work Session held.
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments, be printed A-Engrossed, and subsequent referral to Ways and Means be rescinded.
Subsequent referral to Ways and Means rescinded by order of the Speaker.
Second reading.
Third reading. Carried by Harbick. Passed. Ayes, 41; Nays, 1--Evans; Excused, 12--Boice, Bunch, Diehl, Edwards, Hartman, Levy B, Lewis, Osborne, Reschke, Smith G, Valderrama, Wright; Excused for Business of the House, 6--Boshart Davis, McIntire, Owens, Scharf, Skarlatos, Wallan.
First reading. Referred to President's desk.
Referred to Health Care.
Public Hearing held.
In committee upon adjournment.
Verify the information
- Official page on the Oregon Legislature website
- House Committee On Behavioral Health Amendment #-2 (amendment)
- House Committee On Behavioral Health Amendment #-1 (amendment)
- House Committee On Behavioral Health Amendment #-3 (amendment)
- House Committee On Behavioral Health Amendment #-4 (amendment)
- House Committee On Behavioral Health Amendment #-3 (amendment)
- House Committee On Behavioral Health Amendment #-5 (amendment)
- Open Government Impact (supplement)
- Preliminary SMS (supplement)
- Witness Registration (supplement)
- Preliminary SMS (supplement)
- Revenue Impact (supplement)
- Fiscal Impact (supplement)
- Fiscal Impact Statement (supplement)
- Revenue Impact Statement (supplement)
- Preliminary SMS (supplement)
- Staff Summary (supplement)
- Open Government Impact (supplement)
- Preliminary SMS (supplement)
- Fiscal Impact Statement (supplement)
- Revenue Impact Statement (supplement)
- Fiscal Impact Statement (supplement)
- Revenue Impact Statement (supplement)
- Preliminary SMS (supplement)
- Witness Registration (supplement)
- Witness Registration (supplement)
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- Introduced (text)
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