HB 2701
Requires health care facilities, health care providers, local public health authorities and public and private safety agencies to maintain capacity, including sufficient amounts of certain supplies, to continue in normal operation for 120 days at a 25 percent mortality rate.
Official Summary
Digest: The Act says that some health and public safety places have to be prepared for emergencies. (Flesch Readability Score: 68.9). Requires health care facilities, health care providers, local public health authorities and public and private safety agencies to maintain capacity, including sufficient amounts of certain supplies, to continue in normal operation for 120 days at a 25 percent mortality rate. Defines "25 percent mortality rate." Directs the Oregon Health Authority and health professional regulatory boards to report to the Oregon Department of Emergency Management. Directs the department to report annually to an interim committee of the Legislative Assembly related to emergency preparedness. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Committee
HEMGGV
Sponsors
Rep Evans
Last Action
In committee upon adjournment.
Invalid Date
Legislative Timeline
House: In committee upon adjournment.
House: Referred to Emergency Management, General Government, and Veterans with subsequent referral to Ways and Means.
House: First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
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