SB1575Introduced in the Senate
Relating to hospice licensure; and declaring an emergency.
Introduced by Deb Patterson, District 10
What does this bill do?
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Official description
The Act makes changes to licensing laws for hospice programs. (Flesch Readability Score: 69.7). Adds new requirements for obtaining an initial license to operate and maintain a hospice program. [Requires a hospice program to apply for a new initial license after a change in ownership.] Prohibits individuals who have been excluded from participation in Medicare or Medicaid or have been found liable for fraud or abuse from holding an ownership interest in a hospice program. Requires the Oregon Health Authority to complete rulemaking within 24 months. Subject to exceptions, prohibits the authority from issuing new hospice licenses until rulemaking is complete. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
Where it stands
Effective date, April 7, 2026.
April 14, 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 · March 4, 2026
52
Yes
1
No
7
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 | Yes |
| Virgle Osborne | 2 | Yes |
| Dwayne Yunker | 3 | Yes |
| Alek Skarlatos | 4 | Yes |
| Pam Marsh | 5 | Yes |
| Kimberly Wallan | 6 | Yes |
| John Lively | 7 | Yes |
| 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 Health Care.
Public Hearing held.
Work Session held.
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments. (Printed A-Eng.)
Second reading.
Carried over to 02-24 by unanimous consent.
Third reading. Carried by Patterson. Passed. Ayes, 19; Nays, 8--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 held.
Work Session held.
Recommendation: Do pass.
Second reading.
Third reading. Carried by Andersen. Passed. Ayes, 52; Nays, 1--Cate; Excused, 4--Hartman, Javadi, Levy B, Valderrama; Excused for Business of the House, 3--Chotzen, Diehl, Owens.
President signed.
Speaker signed.
Governor signed.
Chapter 133, 2026 Laws.
Effective date, April 7, 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 #-3 (amendment)
- Senate Committee On Health Care Amendment #-4 (amendment)
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