HB 4147

Oregon House bill in Session 2026R1.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: February 24, 2026.

Requires the Oregon Health Authority to collaborate with the Department of Human Services and the Employment Department to submit an annual report that provides information about employers that employ 500 or more employees in this state and have employees who are medical assistance recipients.

Bill ID OR-2026R1-HB-4147
Session 2026R1
Status in_committee
Committee Rules
House in_committee 2026-02-24
Healthcare Labor / Employment
Summary

The Act tells the Oregon Health Authority to create a report about large employers that have employees who get health care from the state. Takes effect 91 days after the session ends. (Flesch Readability Score: 66.3). Requires the Oregon Health Authority to collaborate with the Department of Human Services and the Employment Department to submit an annual report that [<i>identifies</i>]<b> provides information about</b> employers that employ [<i>50</i>]<b> 500</b> or more employees in this state and [<i>that</i>] have employees [<i>or dependents of the employees</i>] who are medical assistance recipients. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Sponsor
Jules Walters
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-02-02 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-02-24 Status in_committee
2026-02-24 Latest Action Work Session held.
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