SB1162 • 2025

Requires an individual or entity to obtain a certificate of need from the Oregon Health Authority before the individual or entity may establish a new hospice program or expand or relocate a hospice program into a new service area.

Passed Legislature

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

Sponsor: Senator Patterson,, Gelser Blouin,, Manning Jr, Senator Woods,, Representative Andersen
Last action: 2025-06-27
Official status: In Senate 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 Senate
In committee upon adjournment.
2025-04-15 Senate
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be referred to Ways and Means. (Printed A-Eng.)
2025-04-15 Senate
Referred to Ways and Means by order of the President.
2025-04-03 Senate
Work Session held.
2025-04-01 Senate
Public Hearing held.
2025-03-03 Senate
Referred to Health Care.
2025-02-27 Senate
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.

Official Summary Text

Digest: The Act says that a new or expanding hospice program must obtain a certificate of need. (Flesch Readability Score: 63.6).
Requires an individual or entity to obtain a certificate of need from the Oregon Health Authority before the individual or entity may establish a new hospice program or expand or relocate a hospice program into a new service area.
Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
Relating to: Relating to certificates of need for hospice programs; declaring an emergency.
Current location: In Senate Committee