Oregon · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 536: Relating to medical examiners.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 536 is a bill introduced in the Oregon Senate on January 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to medical examiners. Primary sponsor: Deb Patterson (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (June 6, 2025): Effective date, January 1, 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 licensed physician associate or nurse practitioner may be a medical examiner. Includes a licensure requirement for a physician who serves as a medical examiner.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deb Patterson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| Janeen Sollman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Effective date, January 1, 2026.
- Chapter 223, 2025 Laws.
- Governor signed.
- Speaker signed.
- President signed.
- Smith DB granted unanimous consent to change vote from aye to nay.
- Senate concurred in House amendments and repassed bill.
- Third reading. Carried by Nelson. Passed.
- Rules suspended. Carried over to May 15, 2025 Calendar.
- Second reading.
- Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed A-Engrossed.
- Work Session held.
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