Oregon · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 1162: Relating to certificates of need for hospice programs; declaring an emergency.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 1162 is a bill introduced in the Oregon Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to certificates of need for hospice programs; declaring an emergency. Primary sponsor: Deb Patterson (Democratic), Sara Gelser Blouin (Democratic), James Manning (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 28, 2025): In committee upon adjournment.
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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 or entity to obtain a certificate of need from the Oregon Health Authority before the individual or entity may establish a new hospice program or expand or relocate a hospice program into a new service area. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deb Patterson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| Sara Gelser Blouin | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 8 |
| James Manning | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 7 |
| Tom Andersen | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Sen Woods | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- In committee upon adjournment.
- Referred to Ways and Means by order of the President.
- Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be referred to Ways and Means. (Printed A-Eng.)
- Work Session held.
- Public Hearing held.
- Referred to Health Care.
- Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.