Oregon · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 3902: Relating to nursing; declaring an emergency.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 3902 is a bill introduced in the Oregon House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to nursing; declaring an emergency. Primary sponsor: Travis Nelson (Democratic), James Manning (Democratic). It lists 5 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.
Directs the Oregon State Board of Nursing to establish an advisory committee to study the nursing educator shortage and make recommendations to address the issues identified by the committee. Requires a report on the nursing education shortage to the board and to interim committees of the Legislative Assembly no later than March 15, 2026. Directs the board to dissolve the first advisory committee by March 31, 2026. Directs the board to then establish an advisory committee to study recruitment and retention challenges in the nursing workforce and make recommendations to address the issues identified by the committee. Requires a report on the nursing workforce to the board and to interim committees of the Legislative Assembly no later than December 15, 2026. <b>Allows the board to enter into an agreement with a nonprofit organization to convene the advisory committees.</b> Sunsets on June 2, 2027. [<i>Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.</i>] <b>Declares an emergency, effective on passage.</b>
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5 · Democratic/Working Families 1 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Nelson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44 |
| James Manning | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 7 |
| Shannon Isadore | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 33 |
| Emily McIntire | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 56 |
| Lesly Muñoz | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 22 |
| Hai Pham | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| Ricki Ruiz | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 50 |
“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.
- Returned to Full Committee.
- Work Session held.
- Assigned to Subcommittee On Capital Construction.
- Referred to Ways and Means by order of Speaker.
- Recommendation: Do pass with amendments, be printed A-Engrossed, and be referred to Ways and Means.
- Work Session held.
- Public Hearing held.
- Referred to Behavioral Health and Health Care.
- First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.