Oregon · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 24: Relating to health care staffing by the Department of Corrections.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 24 is a bill introduced in the Oregon Senate on January 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to health care staffing by the Department of Corrections. Primary sponsor: Deb Patterson (Democratic), Courtney Neron Misslin (Democratic). It lists 5 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.
</b> </i>] [<i>Requires the Department of Corrections to study health care staffing by the department. Directs the department to submit findings to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to the judiciary not later than September 15, 2026.</i>] <b>Requires the Oregon Department of Administrative Services, in consultation with the Department of Corrections and the labor union representing staff employed in health services at the Department of Corrections, to conduct a market study biennially related to the wages and benefits of health services job classifications at the Department of Corrections institutions. <b>Directs the Oregon Department of Administrative Services to submit a report on the results of the study to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to health services, the Department of Corrections and the labor union representing staff employed in health services at the Department of Corrections. <b>Establishes minimum staffing requirements that apply to the Department of Corrections for certain state employees at Department of Corrections institutions. Phases in minimum staffing ratios between certain state employees and the number of adults in custody to which the employees can be assigned at any time. <b>Provides that violation of the minimum staffing requirements constitutes an unfair labor practice.</b>
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deb Patterson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| Courtney Neron Misslin | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
| Sara Gelser Blouin | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 8 |
| Anthony Broadman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 27 |
| Wlnsvey Campos | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 18 |
| Chris Gorsek | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 25 |
| Lisa Reynolds | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 17 |
“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.