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Oregon requires health authority to study health care by September 2027

Original title: Requires the Oregon Health Authority to study health care.

Last action · March 6, 2026: In committee upon adjournment.

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What This Bill Proposed

Oregon directs the to study health care and submit its findings and potential legislative recommendations to interim legislative committees by September 15, 2027. The requirement automatically expires on January 2, 2028.

Why it matters

The measure establishes a mandatory state agency study with a fixed timeline for reporting health care findings to lawmakers, expiring shortly after completion.

Who It Would Have Affected

Groups the bill's text would have affected, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Oregon Health Authority

The agency is required to conduct a health care study and submit a report by a specific deadline.

Directly affected

interim committees of the Legislative Assembly

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who must conduct the health care study?
The is required to conduct the study.
When is the report due?
The report is due no later than September 15, 2027.

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Where This Stands

This bill did not become law - Died at adjournment · in House committee.

Procedural history

3 actions
  1. Mar 6, 2026House
    In committee upon adjournment.
  2. Feb 5, 2026House
    Referred to Rules.
  3. Feb 5, 2026House
    First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

Version history

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Lobbying Activity

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Full breakdown

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Connected Entities

Oregon Health Authority, Ben Bowman, Legislative Assembly
OrganizationOregon Health Authority“Required to study health care and submit findings”Map →
PersonBen Bowman“Representative who requested the bill”Map →
OrganizationLegislative Assembly“Receives the study findings and recommendations”Map →

Sources

Open source document

olis.oregonlegislature.gov

Analysis Score

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  • Significance15
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  • Controversy5
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  • Entertainment2
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