Oregon · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 691: Relating to health care; prescribing an effective date.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 691 is a bill introduced in the Oregon Senate on January 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to health care; prescribing an effective date. Primary sponsor: Lisa Reynolds (Democratic), Dacia Grayber (Democratic), Rep Neron, Kim Wallan (Republican), Deb Patterson (Democratic). It lists 3 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>] Directs the Oregon Health Authority to distribute moneys to an entity within the Oregon Health and Science University that advocates for improved maternal and neonatal outcomes. Requires the authority and a coordinated care organization to [<i>provide reimbursement for services provided by a peer support specialist</i>]<b> reimburse the costs of covered peer delivered services</b>, regardless of the clinical setting in which services are provided, and for inpatient hospital services provided to specified individuals. <b>Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.</b>
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lisa Reynolds | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 17 |
| Dacia Grayber | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 28 |
| Rep Neron | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Kim Wallan | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 6 |
| Deb Patterson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| Dick Anderson | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 5 |
| Sara Gelser Blouin | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 8 |
| Travis Nelson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 44 |
“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 Early Childhood and Behavioral Health, then Ways and Means.
- Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.