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HB 4053STATE · OregonIntroduced

Relating to emergency medical services; and prescribing an effective date.

Establishes the Emergency Medical Services Program Fund. Changes the name of the Pediatric Emergency Medical Services Advisory Committee to the Emergency Medical Services for Children Advisory Committee. Directs the Oregon Health Authority to establish by rule minimum educational requirements for licensure as an emergency medical services provider. <b>Prohibits a person from using certain titles or initials unless the person is licensed at a level that corresponds to the title or initials. </b>Becomes operative on January 1, 2027. Establishes the Long Term Care and Senior Care Emergency Medical Services Advisory Subcommittee within the Emergency Medical Services Advisory Committee to provide advice and recommendations to the committee on issues related to long term care and senior care. Becomes operative on January 1, 2029. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Voted: 4/6/2026Source

How representatives voted

67 yea·1 nay·20 other

Action history

  • 4/6/2026Chapter 37, (2026 Laws): Effective date June 5, 2026.
  • 3/31/2026Governor signed.
  • 3/5/2026President signed.
  • 3/4/2026Speaker signed.
  • 3/2/2026Third reading. Carried by Reynolds. Passed.
  • 2/27/2026Second reading.
  • 2/27/2026Recommendation: Do pass the A-Eng. bill.
  • 2/25/2026Work Session held.
  • 2/23/2026Public Hearing held.
  • 2/19/2026Referred to Health Care.