SB 837
Modifies laws governing the emergency health care provider registry to allow a broader range of volunteer services and allow deployment of volunteers outside of declared emergencies.
Official Summary
Digest: The Act changes the health care volunteer registry known as SERV-OR. The Act allows more types of people to join and allows for the use of volunteers outside of a declared emergency. (Flesch Readability Score: 63.6). Modifies laws governing the emergency health care provider registry to allow a broader range of volunteer services and allow deployment of volunteers outside of declared emergencies. Requires the Oregon Health Authority to provide workers' compensation coverage for volunteers who provide services in other states pursuant to certain interstate agreements.
Last Action
Effective date, January 1, 2026.
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Effective Date
Jan 1, 2026
Public Testimony
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Support
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Neutral
Legislative Timeline
Senate: Effective date, January 1, 2026.
Senate: Chapter 622, 2025 Laws.
Senate: Governor signed.
House: Speaker signed.
Senate: President signed.
House: Third reading. Carried by Rieke Smith. Passed.
House: Rules suspended. Carried over to June 24, 2025 Calendar.
House: Rules suspended. Carried over to June 23, 2025 Calendar.
House: Second reading.
House: Recommendation: Do pass.
House: Referred to Ways and Means.
House: First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
Senate: Third reading. Carried by Gelser Blouin. Passed.
Senate: Second reading.
Senate: Recommendation: Do pass the A-Eng. bill.
Senate: Work Session held.
Senate: Returned to Full Committee.
Senate: Work Session held.
Senate: Assigned to Subcommittee On Human Services.
Senate: Referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.
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