Oregon · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 4115: Relating to health care providers; 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 4115 is a bill introduced in the Oregon House on February 2, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to health care providers; and prescribing an effective date. Primary sponsor: Nancy Nathanson (Democratic), Anna Scharf (Republican), Hai Pham (Democratic). It lists 8 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 6, 2026): Chapter 59, (2026 Laws): Effective date June 5, 2026.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Provides that a criminal records check on certain caregivers shall last for three years, subject to exceptions. Requires certain valid criminal records checks to be portable to other care settings. Requires the authority to publish information about when a credentialed behavioral health provider must undergo a new background check. Requires a coordinated care organization to reimburse a<b> contracted</b> behavioral health provider retroactively to the date the provider submitted a successful application for enrollment in the state medical assistance program. Prohibits a coordinated care organization from requiring a credentialed behavioral health provider to submit a new credentialing application when the provider changes employer. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nancy Nathanson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
| Anna Scharf | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 23 |
| Hai Pham | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| Tom Andersen | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Sara Gelser Blouin | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 8 |
| Mark Gamba | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 41 |
| Darin Harbick | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 12 |
| Cyrus Javadi | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 32 |
| Sue Rieke Smith | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
| Jules Walters | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
| Lamar Wise | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 48 |
“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 59, (2026 Laws): Effective date June 5, 2026.
- Governor signed.
- President signed.
- Speaker signed.
- Third reading. Carried by Gelser Blouin. Passed.
- Second reading.
- Recommendation: Do pass the A-Eng. bill.
- Referred to Ways and Means.
- First reading. Referred to President's desk.
- Third reading. Carried by Nathanson. Passed.
- Second reading.
- Recommendation: Do pass.
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