SB1547Introduced in the Senate
Relating to licensed behavioral health and wellness practitioners; and prescribing an effective date.
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
The Act makes a new profession called a licensed behavioral health and wellness practitioner. The Act says what the licensee can do. The Act also says that the licensee has to report some kinds of abuse. (Flesch Readability Score: 67.7). Authorizes the Oregon Board of Psychology to issue a license to practice behavioral health promotion, prevention and brief intervention to a qualified applicant. Defines the "practice of behavioral health promotion, prevention and brief intervention" and "licensed behavioral health and wellness practitioner." Prohibits a person from using the title "licensed behavioral health and wellness practitioner" without a license. Creates a licensed behavioral health and wellness practitioner-client privilege for certain communications. Requires a licensed behavioral health and wellness practitioner to report certain types of abuse. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Where it stands
Effective date, June 5, 2026.
March 17, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: House Third Reading · February 25, 2026
52
Yes
2
No
6
Absent or Not Voting
60 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Court Boice | 1 | Yes |
| Virgle Osborne | 2 | Yes |
| Dwayne Yunker | 3 | No |
| Alek Skarlatos | 4 | No |
| Pam Marsh | 5 | Yes |
| Kimberly Wallan | 6 | Yes |
| John Lively | 7 | Absent |
| Lisa Fragala | 8 | Yes |
| Boomer Wright | 9 | Yes |
| David Gomberg | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
Referred to Early Childhood and Behavioral Health.
Public Hearing and Work Session held.
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments. (Printed A-Eng.)
Second reading.
Third reading. Carried by Reynolds. Passed. Ayes, 27; Nays, 2--Hayden, Robinson; Excused, 1--Gorsek.
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
Referred to Behavioral Health.
Public Hearing cancelled.
Public Hearing and Work Session held.
Recommendation: Do pass.
Second reading.
Third reading. Carried by Isadore. Passed. Ayes, 52; Nays, 2--Skarlatos, Yunker; Excused, 4--Hartman, Lively, Scharf, Valderrama; Excused for Business of the House, 2--Boshart Davis, Harbick.
President signed.
Speaker signed.
Governor signed.
Chapter 26, 2026 Laws.
Effective date, June 5, 2026.
Verify the information
- Official page on the Oregon Legislature website
- Senate Committee On Early Childhood and Behavioral Health Amendment #-1 (amendment)
- Open Government Impact (supplement)
- Preliminary SMS (supplement)
- Fiscal Impact Statement (supplement)
- Revenue Impact Statement (supplement)
- Preliminary SMS (supplement)
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- Staff Summary (supplement)
- Open Government Impact (supplement)
- Preliminary SMS (supplement)
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