SB1570Introduced in the Senate
Relating to protections in health care facilities; and prescribing an effective date.
Introduced by Wlnsvey Campos, District 18
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Limits when a hospital may share certain info. Tells a hospital to assign which areas of the hospital are not open to the public. (Flesch Readability Score: 64.2). [Prohibits a hospital from disclosing for purposes of law enforcement individually identifiable health information or information concerning a person's citizenship or immigration status unless disclosure is required by state or federal law or court order or for ensuring continuity of care.] Requires [a hospital] hospitals to have policies and procedures in place that address how the hospital will respond if a law enforcement authority arrives at the hospital and to designate which areas of the hospital are not open to the public. Makes it an unlawful employment practice for a hospital or federally qualified health center to retaliate or take disciplinary action against an employee for distributing informational or educational materials concerning immigration rights and legal services. Allows an employee alleging a violation to file a complaint with the Bureau of Labor and Industries. Requires hospitals and federally qualified health centers to treat information concerning a person's citizenship or immigration status or a person's country of birth in the same manner as protected health information. Prohibits hospitals and federally qualified health centers from disclosing for the purpose of law enforcement information concerning a person's citizenship or immigration status or a person's country of birth unless disclosure is required by state or federal law or an order of a court. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Where it stands
Effective date, June 5, 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 4, 2026
18
Yes
11
No
1
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
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| David Smith | 1 | No |
| Noah Robinson | 2 | No |
| Jeffrey Golden | 3 | Yes |
| Floyd Prozanski | 4 | Yes |
| Richard Anderson | 5 | No |
| Cedric Hayden | 6 | No |
| James Manning | 7 | Yes |
| Sara Gelser Blouin | 8 | Yes |
| Fred Girod | 9 | No |
| Deb Patterson | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
Referred to Health Care.
Public Hearing Scheduled.
Public Hearing held.
Work Session held.
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments. (Printed A-Eng.)
Second reading.
Third reading. Carried by Campos. Passed. Ayes, 18; Nays, 9--Anderson, Girod, Hayden, McLane, Nash, Robinson, Starr, Thatcher, Weber; Excused, 3--Drazan, Linthicum, Smith DB.
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
Referred to Rules.
Public Hearing and Work Session held.
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed B-Engrossed.
Second reading.
Third reading. Carried by Grayber. Passed. Ayes, 34; Nays, 14--Boice, Breese-Iverson, Bunch, Cate, Edwards, Helfrich, Levy B, Lewis, McIntire, Owens, Reschke, Smith G, Wallan, Wright; Absent, 6--Boshart Davis, Harbick, Osborne, Scharf, Skarlatos, Yunker; Excused, 4--Diehl, Hartman, Levy E, Mannix; Excused for Business of the House, 2--Elmer, Sosa.
Senate concurred in House amendments and repassed bill. Ayes, 18; Nays, 11--Anderson, Girod, Hayden, Linthicum, McLane, Nash, Robinson, Smith DB, Starr, Thatcher, Weber; Excused, 1--Drazan.
President signed.
Speaker signed.
Governor signed.
Chapter 93, 2026 Laws.
Effective date, June 5, 2026.
Verify the information
- Official page on the Oregon Legislature website
- Senate Committee On Health Care Amendment #-1 (amendment)
- Senate Committee On Health Care Amendment #-2 (amendment)
- Senate Committee On Health Care Amendment #-5 (amendment)
- Senate Committee On Health Care Amendment #-MR7 (amendment)
- House Committee On Rules Amendment #-A12 (amendment)
- Open Government Impact (supplement)
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- Fiscal Impact Statement (supplement)
- Revenue Impact Statement (supplement)
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