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SB 1598STATE · OregonIntroduced

Relating to access to health services; and declaring an emergency.

Voted 4/6/2026View source

Summary

Requires certain health benefit plans to provide coverage for preventive health services in accordance with federal rules in effect on June 30, 2025, and immunizations recommended by the Public Health Officer in the future. Authorizes the Public Health Officer, or designated physician, to issue a standing order for a prescription to control, prevent, mitigate or treat any infectious or noninfectious disease or other significant public health concern. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.

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Roll-call record

How representatives voted

55 yea·29 nay·5 other

Docket history

Action history

  1. 4/6/2026Effective date, March 31, 2026.
  2. 4/6/2026Chapter 100, 2026 Laws.
  3. 3/31/2026Governor signed.
  4. 3/5/2026Speaker signed.
  5. 3/5/2026President signed.
  6. 3/3/2026Third reading. Carried by Nosse. Passed.
  7. 3/3/2026In absence of motion to substitute Minority Report for Committee Report, bill advanced to third reading and final consideration.
  8. 3/2/2026Second reading.
  9. 2/28/2026Minority Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed A-Engrossed.
  10. 2/28/2026Recommendation: Do pass.