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HB2989 • 2025

Requires the Oregon Health Authority to pay out of the Law Enforcement Medical Liability Account any copayment or other cost-sharing amounts owed by an individual for the cost of medical services, or the entire cost of the medical services if an individual is a medical assistance recipient or uninsured, for injuries related to law enforcement activity.

Requires the Oregon Health Authority to pay out of the Law Enforcement Medical Liability Account any copayment or other cost-sharing amounts owed by an individual for the cost of medical services, or the entire cost of the medical services if an individual is a medical assistance recipient or uninsured, for injuries related to law enforcement activity.

Healthcare
Passed Legislature

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

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

Plain English Breakdown

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Bill History

  1. 2025-06-27 House

    In committee upon adjournment.

  2. 2025-01-17 House

    Referred to Judiciary with subsequent referral to Ways and Means.

  3. 2025-01-13 House

    First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

Official Summary Text

Digest: The Act directs OHA to pay, in some cases, for a person's medical care out of the LEMLA if the person was injured by a peace officer. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.3).
Requires the Oregon Health Authority to pay out of the Law Enforcement Medical Liability Account any copayment or other cost-sharing amounts owed by an individual for the cost of medical services, or the entire cost of the medical services if an individual is a medical assistance recipient or uninsured, for injuries related to law enforcement activity. Authorizes the authority to make the final determination of whether injuries are injuries related to law enforcement activity. Directs the authority to conduct outreach about the availability of funding and the process for submitting claims for reimbursement.
Relating to: Relating to the Law Enforcement Medical Liability Account.
Current location: In House Committee