Relating to the Oregon Medical Board.
SB 629 requires the Oregon Medical Board to use a "reasonable person standard" when determining if a healthcare professional's conduct is unprofessional. This change directly affects doctors and medical practitioners facing disciplinary actions by the board. The bill amends Oregon law to mandate that the board consider what a typical reasonable person would do, rather than relying solely on technical or rigid interpretations. This policy shift aims to make disciplinary decisions more context-focused and aligned with common professional expectations.
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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Committee
2
Jun 28, 2025
Upper · Passed
In committee upon adjournment.
upper
Jan 17, 2025
Committee
Referred to Health Care.
upper
Jan 13, 2025
Introduced
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Daniel Bonham
RRepublican
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