Oregon requires State Board of Pharmacy to license mobile pharmacies for qualified applicants starting in 2027

Original title: Directs the State Board of Pharmacy to issue a license to operate a mobile pharmacy to a qualified applicant.

Last action · April 13, 2026: Chapter 116, (2026 Laws): Effective date June 5, 2026.Sponsors: Hai Pham and 27 others

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What This Bill Does

Oregon has enacted a law requiring the State Board of Pharmacy to issue mobile pharmacy licenses to qualified retail drug outlets operated by critical access pharmacies, hospitals, s, or county governing bodies. The measure establishes strict operating rules, location time limits, record-keeping mandates, and safety protocols starting January 1, 2027.

Why it matters

Expands healthcare access options in rural or underserved areas by permitting certain health entities to operate mobile pharmacy units, subject to operating caps and safety regulations.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

State Board of Pharmacy

The board is required to issue mobile pharmacy licenses, establish rules and fees, and adopt exceptions for emergencies.

Directly affected

Hospitals and Health Centers

Eligible entities gain the statutory option to apply for and operate licensed mobile pharmacies under specific regulatory conditions.

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Local Public Health Authorities

Must establish and maintain communication plans with mobile pharmacies regarding communicable disease reporting requirements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible to operate a licensed mobile pharmacy in Oregon?

Eligible applicants must be retail drug outlets with a permanent physical location operated by a , a hospital, a , or the governing body of a county, provided they pay the required fee and meet board rules.

How long can a mobile pharmacy stay in one location?

A mobile pharmacy cannot operate in the same physical location for more than 10 consecutive days, nor can it operate within the same five-mile radius for more than 14 consecutive days, unless an exception is made for a declared emergency.

When does the mobile pharmacy licensing requirement take effect?

The licensing provisions become operative on January 1, 2027, though the board may take necessary preparatory actions before that date.

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Where This Stands

Current status: Signed into law.

Procedural history

22 actions

Apr 13, 2026House
Chapter 116, (2026 Laws): Effective date June 5, 2026.
Apr 7, 2026House
Governor signed.
Mar 6, 2026Senate
President signed.
Mar 5, 2026House
Speaker signed.
Mar 4, 2026Senate
Third reading. Carried by Frederick. Passed.
Mar 3, 2026Senate
Second reading.

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Mar 3, 2026Senate
Recommendation: Do pass the A-Eng. bill.
Mar 2, 2026Senate
Referred to Ways and Means.
Mar 2, 2026Senate
First reading. Referred to President's desk.
Feb 27, 2026House
Third reading. Carried by Ruiz. Passed.
Feb 26, 2026House
Second reading.
Feb 25, 2026House
Recommendation: Do pass.
Feb 25, 2026House
Work Session held.
Feb 24, 2026House
Returned to Full Committee.
Feb 24, 2026House
Work Session held.
Feb 18, 2026House
Assigned to Subcommittee On Education.
Feb 17, 2026House
Referred to Ways and Means by order of Speaker.
Feb 17, 2026House
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments, be printed A-Engrossed, and be referred to Ways and Means.
Feb 12, 2026House
Work Session held.
Feb 5, 2026House
Public Hearing held.
Feb 2, 2026House
Referred to Health Care.
Feb 2, 2026House
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

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