Oregon · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 3912: Relating to use of the title "doctor"
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 3912 is a bill introduced in the Oregon House on March 6, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to use of the title "doctor". Primary sponsor: Cyrus Javadi (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (July 25, 2025): Chapter 450, (2025 Laws): Effective date January 1, 2026.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires an individual who uses the title "doctor" in connection with a health care profession to designate on specified material, including social media and professional name badges, the health care profession in which the individual earned a doctoral degree.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyrus Javadi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 32 |
| Emily McIntire | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 56 |
| Hai Pham | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
“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 450, (2025 Laws): Effective date January 1, 2026.
- Governor signed.
- President signed.
- Speaker signed.
- Third reading. Carried by Campos. Passed.
- Second reading.
- Recommendation: Do pass.
- Work Session held.
- Public Hearing held.
- Referred to Health Care.
- First reading. Referred to President's desk.
- Third reading. Carried by Javadi. Passed.
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