Oregon · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 4069: Relating to the safety of behavioral health workers; 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 4069 is a bill introduced in the Oregon House on February 2, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to the safety of behavioral health workers; and prescribing an effective date. Most recent recorded action (April 6, 2026): Chapter 43, (2026 Laws): Effective date July 1, 2027.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires a behavioral health employer to [<i>develop and</i>] implement a written safety <b>policy or</b> plan <b>for the physical safety of individuals working for the behavioral health employer</b>.
Sponsors
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No sponsor recorded in source data. | ||||
“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 43, (2026 Laws): Effective date July 1, 2027.
- Governor signed.
- President signed.
- Speaker signed.
- Smith DB, granted unanimous consent to change vote to nay.
- Third reading. Carried by Patterson. Passed.
- Second reading.
- Recommendation: Do pass the A-Eng. bill.
- Public Hearing and Work Session held.
- Referred to Early Childhood and Behavioral Health.
- First reading. Referred to President's desk.
- Third reading. Carried by Javadi. Passed.
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