Bill Sponsor
Oregon Senate Bill 1547
Session 2026R1
Relating to licensed behavioral health and wellness practitioners; and prescribing an effective date.
Active
Active
Passed House on Feb 27, 2026
Sponsor
Unavailable
First Action
Feb 2, 2026
Latest Action
Feb 27, 2026
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill Number
1547
State
Oregon
Session
2026R1
Senate Votes (2)
House Votes (2)
Summary
Authorizes the Oregon Board of Psychology to issue a license to practice behavioral health promotion, prevention and brief intervention to a qualified applicant. Defines the "practice of behavioral health promotion, prevention and brief intervention" and "licensed behavioral health and wellness practitioner." Prohibits a person from using the title "licensed behavioral health and wellness practitioner" without a license. Creates a licensed behavioral health and wellness practitioner-client privilege for certain communications. Requires a licensed behavioral health and wellness practitioner to report certain types of abuse. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Actions (15)
02/27/2026
House
Speaker signed.
02/27/2026
Senate
President signed.
02/25/2026
House
Third reading. Carried by Isadore. Passed.
02/24/2026
House
Second reading.
02/20/2026
House
Recommendation: Do pass.
02/19/2026
House
Public Hearing and Work Session held.
02/17/2026
House
Public Hearing cancelled.
02/11/2026
House
Referred to Behavioral Health.
02/11/2026
House
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
02/11/2026
Senate
Third reading. Carried by Reynolds. Passed.
02/10/2026
Senate
Second reading.
02/09/2026
Senate
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments. (Printed A-Eng.)
02/05/2026
Senate
Public Hearing and Work Session 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 7:15:49 PM
Record Updated
Feb 28, 2026 12:54:02 AM