SB 1161
Directs the Oregon Health Authority to issue a license to an organ procurement organization to operate an organ transport vehicle.
Official Summary
Digest: The Act tells OHA to issue licenses to let drivers transport organs quickly. Allows for lights and sirens. (Flesch Readability Score: 66.1). Directs the Oregon Health Authority to issue [licenses to enable a person to drive an organ transport vehicle.] a license to an organ procurement organization to operate an organ transport vehicle. Mandates requirements for drivers of organ transport vehicles. Requires organ procurement organizations licensed to operate organ transport vehicles to maintain prescribed minimum levels of insurance. Defines "organ transport vehicle." Provides exceptions allowing organ transport vehicles to use lights and sirens. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Sponsors
Sen Patterson
Last Action
Effective on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
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Public Testimony
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Support
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Neutral
Legislative Timeline
Senate: Effective on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Senate: Chapter 278, 2025 Laws.
Senate: Governor signed.
House: Speaker signed.
Senate: President signed.
House: Third reading. Carried by Nelson. Passed.
House: Rules suspended. Carried over to May 27, 2025 Calendar.
House: Second reading.
House: Recommendation: Do pass.
House: Work Session held.
House: Public Hearing held.
House: Referred to Behavioral Health and Health Care.
House: First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
Senate: Third reading. Carried by Patterson. Passed.
Senate: Carried over to 04-28 by unanimous consent.
Senate: Carried over to 04-24 by unanimous consent.
Senate: Carried over to 04-23 by unanimous consent.
Senate: Second reading.
Senate: Subsequent referral rescinded by order of the President.
Senate: Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and subsequent referral to Ways and Means be rescinded. (Printed A-Eng.)
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