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HB 4160 Oregon House · 2026 Regular Session

Relating to procedures for medical emergencies in schools; and prescribing an effective date.

Summary
Directs schools to have a cardiac emergency response plan as part of the procedures for responding to medical emergencies. Prescribes the requirements of a cardiac emergency response plan, including requirements related to automated external defibrillators. Takes effect July 1, [ 2026 ] 2027 .
Issues: ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates cardiac emergency response plans with AEDs in schools, improving immediate access to life-saving healthcare during emergencies.90% confidence
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Feb 2026
House Passage
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
Mar 2026
Signed into Law
Mar 2026
Introduced Feb 5, 2026 Signed Mar 31, 2026
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What changed between versions

A-Engrossed → Enrolled · 3 edits · Mar 5, 2026
MINOR
The bill was finalized for signature, removing the 'A-Engrossed' status and the non-binding legislative summary. The core legal text regarding cardiac emergency plans and AED requirements remains substantively unchanged, though the effective date was clarified to apply to the 2027-2028 school year.
Scope change
The bill's scope and applicability remain unchanged; it continues to apply to all public and private K-12 schools in Oregon.
TECHNICAL

Removed the 'A-Engrossed' header and the editor's summary statement, as the bill is now in its final 'Enrolled' form ready for the Governor's signature.

Added official signatures, dates, and filing information from the House, Senate, and Governor to finalize the bill.

TIMELINE

Clarified the effective date language to specify that amendments apply to the 2027-2028 school year and the act takes effect July 1, 2027.

Floor votes · Senate Mar 3, 2026 · House Feb 19, 2026

How they voted

28–0
Passed · 2 other
Total votes 30
Mar 3, 2026
D Democratic18
18 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican12
10 Yea 2
83% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
19
Key actions
7
Committee
4
Mar 31, 2026
Signed into law
Governor signed.
lower
Mar 5, 2026
Upper · Passed
President signed.
upper
Mar 4, 2026
Lower · Passed
Speaker signed.
lower
Mar 3, 2026
Upper · Passed
Third reading. Carried by Robinson. Passed.
upper
Feb 27, 2026
Upper · Passed
Recommendation: Do pass the A-Eng. bill.
upper
Feb 19, 2026
Committee
Referred to Education.
upper
Feb 19, 2026
Introduced
First reading. Referred to President's desk.
upper
Feb 19, 2026
Lower · Passed
Third reading. Carried by Yunker. Passed.
lower
Feb 17, 2026
Lower · Passed
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed A-Engrossed.
lower
Feb 5, 2026
Committee
Referred to Education.
lower
Feb 5, 2026
Introduced
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
lower
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

No sponsor information available.