Bill Sponsor
Oregon Senate Bill 1568
Session 2026R1
Relating to perinatal services; and declaring an emergency.
Became Law
Became Law
Signed by Governor on Mar 31, 2026
First Action
Feb 2, 2026
Latest Action
Mar 31, 2026
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill Number
1568
State
Oregon
Session
2026R1
Sponsorship by Party
Democrat
Primary
Democrat
Primary
Republican
Primary
Democrat
Primary
Democrat
Primary
Republican
Cosponsor
Democrat
Cosponsor
Democrat
Cosponsor
Democrat
Cosponsor
Democrat
Cosponsor
Democrat
Cosponsor
Democrat
Cosponsor
Republican
Cosponsor
Democrat
Cosponsor
Democrat
Cosponsor
Senate Votes (3)
House Votes (2)
Summary
Establishes coverage levels for doula services in the state medical assistance program and for health benefit plans that provide coverage for pregnancy and childbirth expenses. Requires the Oregon Health Authority, coordinated care organizations and health benefit plans that provide coverage for pregnancy and childbirth to provide coverage for services of lactation counselors. Specifies that minimum coverage level modifications for doula services and required coverage for lactation counselor services become operative on January 1, 2028. Directs the Traditional Health Workers Commission to establish a voluntary registration system for lactation counselors. Becomes operative on January 1, 2028. Creates the Oregon Perinatal Collaborative in the Oregon Health and Science University. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
Documents (1)
Actions (19)
03/31/2026
Senate
Governor signed.
03/06/2026
House
Speaker signed.
03/06/2026
Senate
President signed.
03/05/2026
Senate
Senate concurred in House amendments and repassed bill.
03/04/2026
House
Third reading. Carried by Grayber. Passed.
03/03/2026
House
Rules suspended. Carried over to March 4, 2026 Calendar.
03/02/2026
House
Second reading.
02/27/2026
House
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed B-Engrossed.
02/26/2026
House
Work Session held.
02/24/2026
House
Public Hearing held.
02/20/2026
House
Referred to Health Care.
02/19/2026
House
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
02/19/2026
Senate
Third reading. Carried by Reynolds. Passed.
02/18/2026
Senate
Second reading.
02/17/2026
Senate
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments. (Printed A-Eng.)
02/12/2026
Senate
Work Session held.
02/10/2026
Senate
Public Hearing held.
02/02/2026
Senate
Referred to Early Childhood and Behavioral Health.
02/02/2026
Senate
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
Sources
Record Created
Jan 29, 2026 7:15:41 PM
Record Updated
Mar 31, 2026 10:52:44 PM