KLS Keeping Law Simple Legislation in plain English

Straight-ahead summaries built from the official bill text. We keep the source links front and center and leave the decision up to you.

Back to Oregon

SB691 • 2025

Directs the Oregon Health Authority to distribute moneys to an entity within the Oregon Health and Science University that advocates for improved maternal and neonatal outcomes.

Directs the Oregon Health Authority to distribute moneys to an entity within the Oregon Health and Science University that advocates for improved maternal and neonatal outcomes.

Passed Legislature

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

Sponsor
Senator Reynolds,, Representative Grayber,, Neron,, Senator Patterson,, Representative Wallan, Senator Anderson,, Gelser Blouin,, Representative Nelson,
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

  1. 2025-06-27 Senate

    In committee upon adjournment.

  2. 2025-04-10 Senate

    Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be referred to Ways and Means by prior reference. (Printed A-Eng.)

  3. 2025-04-10 Senate

    Referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.

  4. 2025-04-03 Senate

    Work Session held.

  5. 2025-02-18 Senate

    Public Hearing held.

  6. 2025-01-17 Senate

    Referred to Early Childhood and Behavioral Health, then Ways and Means.

  7. 2025-01-13 Senate

    Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.

Official Summary Text

<b>Digest: The Act tells OHA to give some moneys to an OHSU entity that helps get better maternal and neonatal health care. The Act also says OHA and a CCO have to pay for some peer delivered services and for some hospital services. (Flesch Readability Score: 62.6).</b>
[<i>Digest: The Act tells OHA to give some moneys to an OHSU entity that helps get better maternal and neonatal health care. The Act also says OHA and a CCO have to pay for peer support specialist services and some hospital services. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.1).</i>]
Directs the Oregon Health Authority to distribute moneys to an entity within the Oregon Health and Science University that advocates for improved maternal and neonatal outcomes. Requires the authority and a coordinated care organization to [<i>provide reimbursement for services provided by a peer support specialist</i>]<b> reimburse the costs of covered peer delivered services</b>, regardless of the clinical setting in which services are provided, and for inpatient hospital services provided to specified individuals.
<b>Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.</b>
Relating to: Relating to health care; prescribing an effective date.
Current location: In Senate Committee