Oregon · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 3761: Relating to art therapy; 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 3761 is a bill introduced in the Oregon House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to art therapy; and prescribing an effective date. Primary sponsor: Thuy Tran (Democratic), Kayse Jama (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 11, 2025): Chapter 213, (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.
Allows the Health Licensing Office to issue to a qualified applicant a license to practice art therapy as a provisional licensed art therapist. Requires an applicant for a license as a licensed art therapist or licensed certified art therapist to complete two years of supervised mental health practice. Requires the Oregon Health Authority and coordinated care organizations to provide reimbursement in the state's medical assistance program for the cost of behavioral health services provided by licensed art therapists, licensed certified art therapists and provisional licensed art therapists. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thuy Tran | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 45 |
| Kayse Jama | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
“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 213, (2025 Laws): effective on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
- Governor signed.
- President signed.
- Speaker signed.
- Third reading. Carried by Jama. Passed.
- Carried over to 05-20 by unanimous consent.
- Carried over to 05-19 by unanimous consent.
- Second reading.
- Recommendation: Do pass the A-Eng. bill.
- Work Session held.
- Public Hearing held.
- Referred to Health Care.
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