Oregon · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 950: Relating to sign language interpreters; and prescribing an effective date.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 950 is a bill introduced in the Oregon Senate on January 28, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to sign language interpreters; and prescribing an effective date. Primary sponsor: Janeen Sollman (Democratic), Rep Neron. It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 6, 2025): Effective on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Allows the State Board of Sign Language Interpreters to establish by rule criteria for the issuance of a supervisory sign language interpreter license [<i>or sign language interpreter license by endorsement</i>]. <b>Allows a person authorized to provide signed language interpretation services in another state to provide those services in this state without a license under certain conditions.</b> Directs the Health Licensing Office to issue a sign language interpreter-in-training license to a qualified applicant. Allows a specified person to provide signed language interpretation services on a temporary basis without a license. Directs the board to establish licensure fees. Repeals the specialty sign language interpreter licenses. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Janeen Sollman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Rep Neron | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Deb Patterson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| Jules Walters | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
“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 on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
- Chapter 238, 2025 Laws.
- Governor signed.
- Speaker signed.
- President signed.
- Third reading. Carried by Walters. Passed.
- Rules suspended. Carried over to May 20, 2025 Calendar.
- Second reading.
- Recommendation: Do pass.
- Work Session held.
- Public Hearing held.
- Referred to Commerce and Consumer Protection.
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