Sen. Deb Patterson

Primary SB 441

In committee · Oregon Senate · Lead sponsor

Relating to biological products.

Maddy summarySB 441 removes two requirements for pharmacies and pharmacists when substituting biological products (like insulin or biologic drugs) for prescribed ones. Specifically, it eliminates the need to inform patients about substitutions and retain substitution records for three years. The bill keeps the core rule that substitutions are only allowed if the FDA deems products interchangeable and the prescriber hasn’t prohibited it. This change simplifies pharmacy processes for biological products while maintaining FDA safety standards. (Note: The bill is still in committee as of June 2025.)

HealthcareOpposes HealthcareRemoves patient notification and record-keeping for biological product substitutions, reducing transparency and patient awareness in medication access.85% confidence

In committee Jun 28, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 693

In committee · Oregon Senate · Lead sponsor

Relating to the perinatal workforce; prescribing an effective date.

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.

HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes task force to evaluate and improve perinatal workforce, aiming to strengthen healthcare services for maternal/infant care.90% confidence

In committee Jun 28, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor SB 594

In committee · Oregon Senate · Co-sponsor

Relating to terminations of residential tenancies without tenant cause.

Prohibits landlords from terminating a tenancy based on certain causes unrelated to the tenant's fault during a school year if the tenant is a grade school student or teacher.

HousingSupports HousingProhibits landlords from terminating tenancies without cause for students/teachers during school year, directly strengthening tenant protections in housing.95% confidence

In committee Jun 28, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary SB 161

In committee · Oregon Senate · Lead sponsor

Relating to funding for local health workforce development activities; prescribing an effective date.

Directs the Oregon Health Authority to award grants to certain recipients for certain workforce development activities. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.

In committee Jun 28, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 449

In committee · Oregon Senate · Lead sponsor

Relating to the Task Force on Health Care Training Partnerships; prescribing an effective date.

Establishes the Task Force on Health Care Training Partnerships and directs the task force to report to an interim committee of the Legislative Assembly related to health care no later than December 15, 2026. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.

In committee Jun 28, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor SB 1039

In committee · Oregon Senate · Co-sponsor

Relating to the Oregon Perinatal Collaborative; prescribing an effective date.

Creates the Oregon Perinatal Collaborative in the Oregon Health and Science University. Describes the collaborative's responsibilities. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.

In committee Jun 28, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary SB 1167

In committee · Oregon Senate · Lead sponsor

Relating to funding to develop successful children; declaring an emergency.

] Appropriates moneys from the General Fund to the [ Oregon Department of Administrative Services ] Department of Early Learning and Care for distribution to seven entities to support the development of successful children in this state. Declares an emergency, effective July 1, 2025.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates General Fund moneys to fund early childhood development programs, directly increasing public service funding per Budget & Taxes indicators.95% confidence

In committee Jun 28, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 443

In committee · Oregon Senate · Lead sponsor

Relating to family medicine residency training programs.

Appropriates moneys to the Higher Education Coordinating Commission for distribution to the Area Health Education Center program of Oregon Health and Science University for supporting the Oregon Academy of Family Physicians.

EducationSupports EducationAppropriates funds to higher education program (Oregon Academy of Family Physicians) via Higher Education Coordinating Commission, advancing medical education training within higher education.95% confidence HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds family medicine residency training via Oregon Academy of Family Physicians, directly supporting healthcare workforce development and medical professional training.95% confidence

In committee Jun 28, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor SB 20

In committee · Oregon Senate · Co-sponsor

Relating to employed individuals with disabilities; declaring an emergency.

Requires the Department of Human Services to administer a program to provide medical assistance to employed individuals with disabilities without regard to the individuals' income or resources. Allows consideration of income when determining cost-sharing for the program. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.

HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires medical assistance for employed disabled individuals without income limits, expanding healthcare access and coverage per bill summary.95% confidence Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProvides medical assistance to employed disabled individuals without income barriers, expanding worker benefits and supporting employment continuity.95% confidence

In committee Jun 28, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary SB 36

In committee · Oregon Senate · Lead sponsor

Relating to patient billing.

Requires the Department of Consumer and Business Services to study patient billing. Directs the department to submit findings to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to health care not later than September 15, 2026.

In committee Jun 28, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track