SB 1570 Oregon Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Relating to protections in health care facilities; and prescribing an effective date.

Summary
[ Prohibits a hospital from disclosing for purposes of law enforcement individually identifiable health information or information concerning a person's citizenship or immigration status unless disclosure is required by state or federal law or court order or for ensuring continuity of care. ] Requires [ a hospital ] hospitals to have policies and procedures in place that address how the hospital will respond if a law enforcement authority arrives at the hospital and to designate which areas of the hospital are not open to the public. Makes it an unlawful employment practice for a hospital or federally qualified health center to retaliate or take disciplinary action against an employee for distributing informational or educational materials concerning immigration rights and legal services. Allows an employee alleging a violation to file a complaint with the Bureau of Labor and Industries. Requires hospitals and federally qualified health centers to treat information concerning a person's citizenship or immigration status or a person's country of birth in the same manner as protected health information. Prohibits hospitals and federally qualified health centers from disclosing for the purpose of law enforcement information concerning a person's citizenship or immigration status or a person's country of birth unless disclosure is required by state or federal law or an order of a court. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Feb 2026
Senate Passage
Mar 2026
House Passage
Mar 2026
Signed into Law
Mar 2026
Introduced Feb 2, 2026 Signed Mar 31, 2026
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What changed between versions

B-Engrossed Enrolled · 4 edits · Mar 31, 2026
MODERATE
The bill transitioned from a draft version to its final 'Enrolled' form, adding the official list of sponsors and signatures required for passage. The substantive policy text regarding hospital rules and immigration protections remains identical to the previous version.
TECHNICAL

Added the full list of sponsoring legislators and the Oregon Nurses Association to the header.

Added official signatures from the Secretary of Senate, Governor, and Secretary of State to certify the bill's passage.

Removed the 'B-Engrossed' title and the editorial summary digest.

Changed the title from 'B-Engrossed' to 'Enrolled' to reflect final approval.

Floor votes · House Mar 3, 2026

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
20
Key actions
8
Committee
4
Mar 31, 2026
Signed into law
Governor signed.
upper
Mar 5, 2026
Lower · Passed
Speaker signed.
lower
Mar 5, 2026
Upper · Passed
President signed.
upper
Mar 4, 2026
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred in House amendments and repassed bill.
upper
Mar 3, 2026
Lower · Passed
Third reading. Carried by Grayber. Passed.
lower
Feb 26, 2026
Lower · Passed
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed B-Engrossed.
lower
Feb 25, 2026
Committee
Referred to Rules.
lower
Feb 25, 2026
Introduced
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
lower
Feb 25, 2026
Upper · Passed
Third reading. Carried by Campos. Passed.
upper
Feb 20, 2026
Upper · Passed
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments. (Printed A-Eng.)
upper
Feb 2, 2026
Committee
Referred to Health Care.
upper
Feb 2, 2026
Introduced
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
upper
12 primary · 16 co-sponsors

Sponsors