Oregon · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 3557: Relating to standard charges established by a hospital.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 3557 is a bill introduced in the Oregon House on February 11, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to standard charges established by a hospital. Primary sponsor: Willy Chotzen (Democratic), Kim Wallan (Republican). It lists 4 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.
Requires a hospital to establish, update and make public a list of standard charges that lists the regular rates or prices established by the hospital for items or services and shoppable services offered or provided by the hospital. Specifies the information that a list of standard charges must include. Requires a hospital to provide each newly created or updated list of standard charges to the Oregon Health Authority. Directs the authority to create an electronic form for submitting complaints to the authority. Directs the authority to require a hospital to take immediate or corrective action to remedy any violations. Provides for a private right of action if a hospital initiates or pursues a collection action for a debt owed on an item or service if the hospital is not in compliance. Provides for civil penalties.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4 · Democratic/Working Families 1 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willy Chotzen | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Kim Wallan | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 6 |
| Lesly Muñoz | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 22 |
| Deb Patterson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| Lisa Reynolds | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 17 |
| Nathan Sosa | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 30 |
“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.