HB 4179: Relating to entities created by the Oregon Health and Science University.

Official summary

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

Permits the Oregon Health and Science University to create and maintain a nonprofit corporation under the laws of this state so long as the university is a corporate member of the corporation. Provides that certain individuals who provide patient care for the nonprofit corporation are acting within the scope of their state employment or duties<b>.</b> [<i>and that certain prohibitions regarding the practice of medicine do not apply to the nonprofit corporation.</i>]<b> Provides that the entity is a public employer for purposes of the Public Employee Collective Bargaining Act. Provides that certain provisions of the Oregon Professional Corporation Act do not apply to the entity.</b>

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. April 13, 2026Chapter 127, (2026 Laws): Effective date January 1, 2027.
2. April 7, 2026Governor signed.
3. March 10, 2026President signed.
4. March 10, 2026Speaker signed.
5. March 6, 2026House concurred in Senate amendments and repassed bill.
6. March 6, 2026Third reading. Carried by Manning Jr. Passed.
7. March 4, 2026Second reading.
8. March 3, 2026Recommendation: Do pass with amendments. (Printed A-Eng.)
9. March 3, 2026Work Session held.
10. March 2, 2026Work Session held.
11. February 27, 2026Public Hearing held.
12. February 25, 2026Referred to Rules.

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