Oregon · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 2939: Relating to the provision of health services offered by hospitals.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 2939 is a bill introduced in the Oregon House on January 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to the provision of health services offered by hospitals. Primary sponsor: Zach Hudson (Democratic), Rob Nosse (Democratic). It lists 7 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.
Prohibits a hospital from closing or ceasing, reducing or relocating health services without first providing notice 275 days in advance. Requires the hospital to provide notice to the Oregon Health Authority, local governments, patients, employees and the public. Allows the authority to impose civil penalties for violations.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Hudson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 49 |
| Rob Nosse | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 42 |
| Mark Gamba | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 41 |
| Nancy Nathanson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
| Hoa Nguyen | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Mark Owens | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 60 |
| Deb Patterson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| Khanh Pham | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 23 |
| Jules Walters | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
“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.
- First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.