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HB 2537 Oregon House · 2025 Regular Session

Relating to veterans; declaring an emergency.

Summary
Establishes the Veterans Waiver Program in the Oregon Health Authority to provide, beginning in 2026, medical assistance to low-income veterans who reside in Oregon. Declares an emergency, effective July 1, 2025.
Issues: ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes Veterans Waiver Program providing medical assistance to low-income veterans via Oregon Health Authority, expanding healthcare access for a vulnerable group.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransEstablishes Veterans Waiver Program for medical assistance to low-income veterans, directly expanding healthcare benefits and funding a new service.95% 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 · 2 edits
MINOR
The bill was amended to remove a specific exception in the definition of 'veteran' that allowed individuals discharged under 'other than honorable' conditions to qualify, aligning the definition strictly with the existing state statute. A minor formatting correction was made to the summary section, removing redundant text about the summary not being part of the bill's body.
Scope change
The scope of who qualifies as a veteran under this program was narrowed by removing an explicit allowance for non-honorable discharges.
ELIGIBILITY

Removed language allowing veterans discharged or released under 'honorable or other than honorable conditions' to qualify, reverting to the standard definition in ORS 408.225.

TECHNICAL

Corrected the Summary section by removing the phrase 'not a part of the body thereof subject to consideration by the Legislative Assembly' to align with standard legislative formatting.

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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 7, 2025
Committee
Referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.
lower
Apr 7, 2025
Lower · Passed
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments, be printed A-Engrossed, and be referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.
lower
Jan 17, 2025
Committee
Referred to Emergency Management, General Government, and Veterans with subsequent referral to Ways and Means.
lower
Jan 13, 2025
Introduced
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
lower
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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