Oregon · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 2940: Relating to hemoglobinopathies; and prescribing an effective date.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 2940 is a bill introduced in the Oregon House on January 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to hemoglobinopathies; and prescribing an effective date. Primary sponsor: Travis Nelson (Democratic). It lists 8 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 24, 2025): Chapter 301, (2025 Laws): effective on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
</b> </i>] [<i>Establishes the Task Force on Hemoglobinopathies and Sickle Cell Disease. Requires the task force to develop and establish a statewide protocol for assessing and treating individuals with hemoglobinopathies. Directs the task force to submit a report to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to health care no later than December 15, 2026.</i>] <b>Directs the Oregon Health Authority to implement a program for providing to emergency departments in real time notifications that identify patients with hemoglobinopathies and provide information on how to contact a hematologist. Directs the authority to consult with interested stakeholders on how to implement the program.</b> Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Nelson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44 |
| Farrah Chaichi | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| Ed Diehl | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 17 |
| Lew Frederick | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Shannon Isadore | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 33 |
| James Manning | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 7 |
| Emily McIntire | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 56 |
| Hai Pham | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| Sen Woods | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Chapter 301, (2025 Laws): effective on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
- Governor signed.
- President signed.
- Speaker signed.
- Third reading. Carried by Campos. Passed.
- Carried over to 06-03 by unanimous consent.
- Carried over to 06-02 by unanimous consent.
- Carried over to 05-29 by unanimous consent.
- Carried over to 05-28 by unanimous consent.
- Carried over to 05-23 by unanimous consent.
- Carried over to 05-22 by unanimous consent.
- Second reading.
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