Oregon · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 2993: Relating to linguistically appropriate health care.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 2993 is a bill introduced in the Oregon House on January 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to linguistically appropriate health care. Primary sponsor: Travis Nelson (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. 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 Oregon Medical Board and Oregon State Board of Nursing to offer language education to health care providers regulated by the boards and make available patient forms in languages patients can comfortably communicate.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Democratic/Working Families 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Nelson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44 |
| Lesly Muñoz | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 22 |
“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.