Oregon · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 2552: Relating to violence in health care settings; prescribing an effective date.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 2552 is a bill introduced in the Oregon House on January 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to violence in health care settings; prescribing an effective date. Primary sponsor: Travis Nelson (Democratic), Deb Patterson (Democratic), Rob Nosse (Democratic), Mark Meek (Democratic), Lisa Reynolds (Democratic), Kathleen Taylor (Democratic). It lists 3 additional sponsors. 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.
Creates workplace violence prevention requirements for certain health care entities. Requires subject entities to compile data concerning incidents of workplace violence and submit reports to the Department of Consumer and Business Services. Requires certain health care employers and home care settings to take certain actions to protect workers against risks of violence and other safety-related risks. Requires the Oregon Health Authority to develop and administer a grant program to provide financial assistance to eligible entities for workplace violence prevention efforts. Establishes a timeline within which the authority must begin distributing funds to approved grant applicants. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Nelson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44 |
| Deb Patterson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| Rob Nosse | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 42 |
| Mark Meek | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
| Lisa Reynolds | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 17 |
| Kathleen Taylor | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 21 |
| Lew Frederick | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Hai Pham | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| Floyd Prozanski | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 4 |
“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 Behavioral Health and Health Care with subsequent referral to Ways and Means.
- First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.