Bill Sponsor
Oregon Senate Bill 1598
Session 2026R1
Relating to access to health services; declaring an emergency.
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on Feb 19, 2026
First Action
Feb 5, 2026
Latest Action
Mar 2, 2026
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill Number
1598
State
Oregon
Session
2026R1
Sponsorship by Party
Democrat
Primary
Democrat
Primary
Democrat
Primary
Democrat
Primary
Democrat
Primary
Democrat
Primary
Democrat
Primary
Democrat
Primary
Democrat
Cosponsor
Democrat
Cosponsor
Senate Votes (2)
House Votes (1)
Summary
Requires certain health benefit plans to provide coverage for preventive health services in accordance with federal rules in effect on June 30, 2025, and immunizations recommended by the Public Health Officer in the future. Authorizes the Public Health Officer, or designated physician, to issue a standing order for a prescription to control, prevent, mitigate or treat any infectious or noninfectious disease or other significant public health concern. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
Documents (3)
Actions (16)
03/02/2026
House
Second reading.
02/27/2026
House
Minority Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed A-Engrossed.
02/27/2026
House
Recommendation: Do pass.
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
Carried over to 02-19 by unanimous consent.
02/17/2026
Senate
Carried over to 02-18 by unanimous consent.
02/16/2026
Senate
Second reading.
02/16/2026
Senate
Recommendation: Do pass.
02/11/2026
Senate
Work Session held.
02/09/2026
Senate
Public Hearing held.
02/05/2026
Senate
Referred to Health Care.
02/05/2026
Senate
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
Sources
Record Created
Feb 5, 2026 2:53:19 AM
Record Updated
Mar 3, 2026 2:52:58 AM