SB 693 Oregon Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Relating to the perinatal workforce; prescribing an effective date.

Summary

Establishes the Task Force on the Perinatal Workforce. Directs the task force to evaluate the existing perinatal workforce and make recommendations for improvement. Directs the task force to report to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to health care not later than December 1, 2026. Sunsets December 31, 2026. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Issues: ✓ Healthcare

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 · 3 edits

MINOR

This bill establishes a Task Force on the Perinatal Workforce in Oregon to evaluate workforce needs and recommend improvements. The Senate amended the bill to increase the task force membership from 12 to at least 15 members and added two new categories of members: current or previous recipients of perinatal services and a representative from tribal communities recommended by the Commission on Indian Services.

Scope change

The bill's scope was expanded to include more diverse representation in the task force, specifically adding patient perspectives and tribal community expertise to the membership requirements.

REQUIREMENT

Task force membership requirement changed from at least 12 members to at least 15 members.

ELIGIBILITY

Added requirement for at least two members who are current or previous recipients of perinatal services.

Added requirement for at least one member recommended by the Commission on Indian Services with deep understanding of perinatal health in tribal communities.

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Committee

Jun 28, 2025

Upper · Passed

In committee upon adjournment.

upper

Apr 10, 2025

Committee

Referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.

upper

Apr 10, 2025

Upper · Passed

Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be referred to Ways and Means by prior reference. (Printed A-Eng.)

upper

Jan 17, 2025

Committee

Referred to Early Childhood and Behavioral Health, then Ways and Means.

upper

Jan 13, 2025

Introduced

Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.

upper

4 primary · 1 co-sponsor