in committeehouseSession: 2025R160% healthcare relevance

HB 3535

Directs the Oregon Health Authority to establish a toll-free pregnancy resources hotline to provide information and assistance to pregnant persons seeking abortions in this state.

Official Summary

Digest: The Act tells OHA to create a free pregnancy resources hotline that a person must call before having an abortion in this state. (Flesch Readability Score: 62.1). Directs the Oregon Health Authority to establish a toll-free pregnancy resources hotline to provide information and assistance to pregnant persons seeking abortions in this state. Defines "medical emergency" for purposes of determining when an abortion is medically necessary. Prohibits the performance of an abortion unless the pregnant person consulted with the pregnancy resources hotline at least 48 hours prior to the procedure. Creates an exception. Directs the authority to conduct annual records audits to ensure compliance with the provisions of the Act. Creates a penalty for noncompliance of $5,000 for each separate violation. Exempts specified records and information from public disclosure. Creates exceptions.

Committee

HBHHC

Sponsors

Rep Breese-Iverson, Rep Levy B

Last Action

In committee upon adjournment.

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Legislative Timeline

bill actionJun 27, 2025

House: In committee upon adjournment.

bill actionFeb 12, 2025

House: Referred to Behavioral Health and Health Care with subsequent referral to Ways and Means.

bill actionFeb 11, 2025

House: First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

Story Thread

3 events tracked · Feb 11 Jun 27, 2025

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