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SB1568Introduced in the Senate

Relating to perinatal services; and declaring an emergency.

Passed

Introduced by Lisa Reynolds, District 17

What does this bill do?

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Official description

The Act requires OHA, CCOs and health benefit plans that cover birth and pregnancy costs to also cover doula costs up to stated amounts of service. The Act requires that those entities and health benefit plans also cover lactation counselor costs. The Act requires those changes for contracts or plans that start or renew in 2028 or later. The Act requires the THW Commission to adopt rules about lactation counselors. The Act starts when it is signed. (Flesch Readability Score: 61.5). Establishes coverage levels for doula services in the state medical assistance program and for health benefit plans that provide coverage for pregnancy and childbirth expenses. Requires the Oregon Health Authority, coordinated care organizations and health benefit plans that provide coverage for pregnancy and childbirth to provide coverage for services of lactation counselors. Specifies that minimum coverage level modifications for doula services and required coverage for lactation counselor services become operative on January 1, 2028. Directs the Traditional Health Workers Commission to establish a voluntary registration system for lactation counselors. Becomes operative on January 1, 2028. Creates the Oregon Perinatal Collaborative in the Oregon Health and Science University. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.

Where it stands

Effective date, March 31, 2026.

April 6, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

House votes

2 recorded votes · each counted separately

Senate votes

3 recorded votes · each counted separately

SenateStage: Senate Third Reading in Concurrence · March 5, 2026

23

Yes

7

No

0

Absent or Not Voting

30 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.

See how each senator voted

SenatorDistrictVote
David Smith1No
Noah Robinson2No
Jeffrey Golden3Yes
Floyd Prozanski4Yes
Richard Anderson5Yes
Cedric Hayden6No
James Manning7Yes
Sara Gelser Blouin8Yes
Fred Girod9No
Deb Patterson10Yes

Bill history

  1. Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.

  2. Referred to Early Childhood and Behavioral Health.

  3. Public Hearing held.

  4. Work Session held.

  5. Recommendation: Do pass with amendments. (Printed A-Eng.)

  6. Second reading.

  7. Third reading. Carried by Reynolds. Passed. Ayes, 22; Nays, 6--Drazan, Girod, Hayden, Robinson, Smith DB, Starr; Excused, 2--Frederick, Linthicum.

  8. First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

  9. Referred to Health Care.

  10. Public Hearing held.

  11. Work Session held.

  12. Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed B-Engrossed.

  13. Second reading.

  14. Rules suspended. Carried over to March 4, 2026 Calendar.

  15. Third reading. Carried by Grayber. Passed. Ayes, 48; Nays, 4--Boice, Cate, Reschke, Yunker; Excused, 4--Hartman, Javadi, Levy B, Valderrama; Excused for Business of the House, 4--Breese-Iverson, Chotzen, Diehl, Owens.

  16. Senate concurred in House amendments and repassed bill. Ayes, 23; Nays, 7--Drazan, Girod, Hayden, Linthicum, Robinson, Smith DB, Starr.

  17. President signed.

  18. Speaker signed.

  19. Governor signed.

  20. Chapter 92, 2026 Laws.

  21. Effective date, March 31, 2026.

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