Relating to billing for ground ambulance services.

Two new representatives (NGUYEN H and SOSA) were added to the list of bill sponsors.

The House ordering date was changed from April 16 to June 19, and House amendments were added to include both April 16 and June 19 dates.

Section 3 was updated to require the annual report to include any effect on premium rates that occurred on or after January 1, 2026, and can be attributed to the Act.

Reimbursement rate for ambulance services was lowered from 400 percent to 325 percent of the Medicare rate if no established local rate exists.

Added a new requirement for the Department of Consumer and Business Services to submit a report by September 15, 2026, detailing consumer complaints and contract numbers.

Added new definitions for 'Established local rate' and 'Ground ambulance services organization' to clarify how rates are determined and which organizations are covered.

Expanded the definition of 'Health care facility' to include behavioral health service providers and emergency services providers.

Added an exception to the definition of 'Health benefit plan' to exclude coverage offered by the Public Employees' Benefit Board and the Oregon Educators Benefit Board.

Allowed the Public Employees' Benefit Board and the Oregon Educators Benefit Board to elect to participate in the coverage provisions.

Changed the penalty language to state that the department 'may not exceed' $1,000 for repeated violations, clarifying the penalty limit.