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HB 2249 Oregon House · 2025 Regular Session

Relating to apprenticeships; prescribing an effective date.

Summary
] [ Requires the Bureau of Labor and Industries to conduct a study of matters relating to apprenticeship programs in this state. Directs the bureau to submit findings to interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to business and labor not later than September 15, 2026. ] Establishes the Task Force on Health Care Apprenticeships and Career Pathways. Requires the task force to identify challenges in navigating the requirements for licensure, accreditation and apprenticeships for health care providers. Requires the task force to submit a report to an interim committee of the Legislative Assembly related to health care no later than September 15, 2026. Sunsets December 31, 2026. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Issues: ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes Task Force on Health Care Apprenticeships to identify licensure/accreditation barriers, aiming to improve healthcare workforce pathways and access to services.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentEstablishes task force to identify apprenticeship challenges, aiming to improve healthcare career pathways and workforce development in labor markets.85% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 13, 2025 Last action Jun 28, 2025
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What changed between versions

Introduced → A-Engrossed · 5 edits
MODERATE
This bill was substantially rewritten to create a new Task Force on Health Care Apprenticeships and Career Pathways instead of a general BOLI study. The new version focuses specifically on health care training pathways, identifies barriers to entry for specific health care roles, and establishes a nine-member task force with specific industry representation.
Scope change
The bill's scope narrowed from a general apprenticeship study to specifically focus on health care apprenticeships and career pathways, with a sunset date of December 31, 2026.
SCOPE

Changed from a general Bureau of Labor and Industries study of apprenticeship programs to establishing a specific Task Force on Health Care Apprenticeships and Career Pathways.

REQUIREMENT

Added specific requirements for the task force to identify barriers to apprenticeship in health care professions and policies supporting credit for prior learning across care settings.

Added specific focus areas including expanding apprenticeships for certified alcohol and drug counselors, nursing assistants, dental assistants, medical assistants, and surgical technologists.

ELIGIBILITY

Defined nine specific categories of members for the task force including representatives from employers, unions, long-term care facilities, and accreditation experts.

TIMELINE

Changed the sunset date from January 2, 2027 to December 31, 2026, and updated the effective date clause to apply to the 91st day after adjournment sine die.

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Actions timeline

Total actions
8
Key actions
2
Committee
4
Jun 28, 2025
Lower · Passed
In committee upon adjournment.
lower
Apr 10, 2025
Committee
Referred to Ways and Means by order of Speaker.
lower
Apr 10, 2025
Lower · Passed
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments, be printed A-Engrossed, and be referred to Ways and Means.
lower
Jan 17, 2025
Committee
Referred to Labor and Workplace Standards.
lower
Jan 13, 2025
Introduced
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
lower
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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