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SB 1531

Oregon Senate bill in Session 2026R1.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: February 2, 2026.

Requires the Oregon Health Authority to study the feasibility of funding emergency medical services through a universal health care model.

Bill ID OR-2026R1-SB-1531
Session 2026R1
Status in_committee
Committee Health Care
Senate in_committee 2026-02-02
Healthcare Public Safety
Summary

The Act tells OHA to conduct a study about EMS funding. (Flesch Readability Score: 72.6). Requires the Oregon Health Authority to study the feasibility of funding emergency medical services through a universal health care model. Directs the authority to submit findings to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to emergency management no later than September 15, 2027. Sunsets on January 2, 2028.

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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-02-02 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-02-02 Status in_committee
2026-02-02 Latest Action Referred to Health Care.
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