HB 4083: Relating to behavioral health care providers; and prescribing an effective date.

Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

</b> </i>] Requires the Oregon Health Authority to, no later than June 30, 2027, adopt a uniform process for credentialing [<i>organizational</i>] behavioral health providers and [<i>establish a centralized portal for processing applications</i>] <b>select an existing electronic credentialing system</b>. Prohibits a coordinated care organization from requiring a behavioral health provider to comply with any additional credentialing procedures. <b>Requires a coordinated care organization to begin using the selected electronic credentialing system no later than July 1, 2027.</b> Requires the authority to minimize unnecessary administrative burden for individual and organizational behavioral health providers who serve medical assistance recipients and to report biennially to the Governor and the Legislative Assembly. Allows certain licensed behavioral health care providers to provide supervision for other behavioral health care providers who hold different license types. [<i>Provides that the Mental Health Regulatory Agency will provide administrative and regulatory oversight and centralized service for the State Board of Licensed Social Workers.</i>] Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Sponsors

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

1. March 17, 2026Chapter 16, (2026 Laws): Effective date June 5, 2026.
2. March 5, 2026Governor signed.
3. February 27, 2026President signed.
4. February 26, 2026Speaker signed.
5. February 25, 2026Third reading. Carried by Reynolds. Passed.
6. February 25, 2026Second reading.
7. February 24, 2026Recommendation: Do pass the A-Eng. bill.
8. February 19, 2026Work Session held.
9. February 17, 2026Public Hearing held.
10. February 12, 2026Referred to Early Childhood and Behavioral Health.
11. February 12, 2026First reading. Referred to President's desk.
12. February 11, 2026Third reading. Carried by Pham H. Passed.

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