Prohibits abortions unless a health care provider first performs an ultrasound on the pregnant person, except in the case of a medical emergency.
- Introduced Feb 18, 2025
- In committee Feb 20, 2025
- Died
- Passed the Senate
- To the governor
- Became law
What it does
The legislature's own summary of the bill, or its official long title.
The Act requires a doctor to do an ultrasound at least three days before providing an abortion. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.1). Prohibits abortions unless a health care provider first performs an ultrasound on the pregnant person, except in the case of a medical emergency. Creates a civil penalty for a violation of the ultrasound requirement. Directs the Oregon Health Authority to deposit penalties assessed into the Oregon Student Assistance Fund for purposes of providing scholarships to foster children.
Every action
3 steps, oldest first, as the legislature records them.
- HouseFirst reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
- CommitteeReferred to Behavioral Health and Health Care. · House Behavioral Health and Health Care
- HouseIn committee upon adjournment.
Roll calls
No recorded votes on this bill yet.
Sponsors
The member who introduced it.
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E. Werner ReschkeR Primary sponsor · District 55
From Oregon's official records (api.oregonlegislature.gov), checked Nov 2, 2026. Text links go to the official versions; LegiList does not copy bill text.