Directs the Oregon Health Authority to establish a toll-free pregnancy resources hotline to provide information and assistance to pregnant persons seeking abortions in this state.

Abortion

Passed Legislature

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

Sponsor: Representative Breese-Iverson,, Levy B, Representative Owens,, Skarlatos
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

2025-06-27 House
In committee upon adjournment.
2025-02-12 House
Referred to Behavioral Health and Health Care with subsequent referral to Ways and Means.
2025-02-11 House
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

Official Summary Text

Digest: The Act tells OHA to create a free pregnancy resources hotline that a person must call before having an abortion in this state. (Flesch Readability Score: 62.1).
Directs the Oregon Health Authority to establish a toll-free pregnancy resources hotline to provide information and assistance to pregnant persons seeking abortions in this state.
Defines "medical emergency" for purposes of determining when an abortion is medically necessary.
Prohibits the performance of an abortion unless the pregnant person consulted with the pregnancy resources hotline at least 48 hours prior to the procedure. Creates an exception.
Directs the authority to conduct annual records audits to ensure compliance with the provisions of the Act. Creates a penalty for noncompliance of $5,000 for each separate violation.
Exempts specified records and information from public disclosure. Creates exceptions.
Relating to: Relating to pregnancy resources.
Current location: In House Committee