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HB2538 • 2025

Directs the Oregon Medical Board to require physicians and physician associates to complete continuing education regarding lethal means counseling.

Directs the Oregon Medical Board to require physicians and physician associates to complete continuing education regarding lethal means counseling.

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Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Last action
2025-06-27
Official status
In House Committee
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The plain English breakdown is still being put together. The official documents below are already here.

Bill History

  1. 2025-06-27 House

    In committee upon adjournment.

  2. 2025-03-11 House

    Public Hearing held.

  3. 2025-02-13 House

    Public Hearing cancelled.

  4. 2025-01-17 House

    Referred to Emergency Management, General Government, and Veterans.

  5. 2025-01-13 House

    First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

Official Summary Text

Digest: The Act says that the OMB has to tell physicians and physician associates to take some classes on lethal means counseling. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.6).
Directs the Oregon Medical Board to require physicians and physician associates to complete continuing education regarding lethal means counseling.
Relating to: Relating to continuing education for Oregon Medical Board licensees.
Current location: In House Committee