HB 3134: Relating to prior authorization.

Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

</b> </i>] [<i>Creates a process that exempts certain health care providers from prior authorization requirements under certain circumstances.</i>] Requires additional reporting<b> about prior authorization</b> to the Department of Consumer and Business Services<b> from insurers offering a health benefit plan</b> and tells the department to make [<i>certain</i>]<b> this</b> data publicly available. [<i>Applies these requirements to commercial health insurance, the Public Employees' Benefit Board, the Oregon Educators Benefit Board and coordinated care organizations.</i>] [<i>Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.</i>] <b>Creates restrictions for prior authorization requirements during certain surgical procedures for insurers offering a health benefit plan. Requires certain insurers offering a health benefit plan to implement a prior authorization programming interface by January 1, 2027.</b>

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

1. July 25, 2025Chapter 388, (2025 Laws): Effective date January 1, 2026.
2. June 24, 2025Governor signed.
3. June 16, 2025President signed.
4. June 13, 2025Speaker signed.
5. June 12, 2025Third reading. Carried by Patterson. Passed.
6. June 12, 2025Carried over to 06-12 by unanimous consent.
7. June 10, 2025Carried over to 06-11 by unanimous consent.
8. June 9, 2025Carried over to 06-10 by unanimous consent.
9. June 5, 2025Carried over to 06-09 by unanimous consent.
10. June 4, 2025Carried over to 06-05 by unanimous consent.
11. June 3, 2025Carried over to 06-04 by unanimous consent.
12. June 2, 2025Carried over to 06-03 by unanimous consent.

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