Oregon · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 2506: Relating to substance use disorder treatment; declaring an emergency.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 2506 is a bill introduced in the Oregon House on January 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to substance use disorder treatment; declaring an emergency. Most recent recorded action (June 28, 2025): In committee upon adjournment.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Directs the Alcohol and Drug Policy Commission, in collaboration with the Oregon Health Authority, to develop statewide policies and practices to support the availability of medications for opioid use disorder in physical health care settings and the transition to care in the community. Directs the commission to report to the Legislative Assembly no later than September 30, 2026. Directs the authority<b>, in collaboration with the commission,</b> to develop <b>recommendations to develop</b> an enhanced funding model to [<i>allow low-barrier community substance use disorder clinics</i>]<b> incentivize community-based outpatient providers of substance use disorder treatment</b> to accept referrals from emergency departments and emergency medical services providers and to [<i>treat individuals with</i>] <b>promote the prescribing of</b> medications for opioid use disorder. Repeals the prohibition against operating a methadone clinic within 1,000 feet of a school or licensed child care facility. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
Sponsors
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No sponsor recorded in source data. | ||||
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- In committee upon adjournment.
- Referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.
- Recommendation: Do pass with amendments, be printed A-Engrossed, and be referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.
- Work Session held.
- Public Hearing held.
- Referred to Addiction and Community Safety Response with subsequent referral to Ways and Means.
- First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.