Oregon · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 535: Relating to infertility; 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 535 is a bill introduced in the Oregon Senate on January 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to infertility; declaring an emergency. Primary sponsor: Deb Patterson (Democratic), Rep Neron. It lists 1 additional sponsor. 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>] Requires health insurance coverage of specified fertility services and treatments with exemption for certain insurers. Directs the Oregon Health Authority and the Department of Consumer and Business Services to study access to fertility and reproductive endocrinology services and report findings to the<b> committees or</b> interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to health. <b>Directs the department to administer a program to provide reimbursement for certain fertility services not covered by exempt insurers. <b>Establishes the Market Equity Fund and modifies how certain assessments on certain health benefit plans are utilized.</b> Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deb Patterson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| Rep Neron | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Kayse Jama | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
“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 prior reference.
- Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be referred to Ways and Means by prior reference. (Printed A-Eng.)
- Work Session held.
- Public Hearing held.
- Referred to Health Care, then Ways and Means.
- Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.