Oregon · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 966: Relating to health professional licensing interstate compacts; 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 966 is a bill introduced in the Oregon Senate on January 30, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to health professional licensing interstate compacts; prescribing an effective date. Primary sponsor: David Smith (Republican). 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.
Enacts the interstate Nurse Licensure Compact. Permits the Oregon State Board of Nursing to disclose specified information to the Interstate Commission of Nurse Licensure Compact Administrators. Exempts individuals authorized to work as nurses under multistate licensure privilege from requirements to obtain licensure from the board and from restrictions on use of titles. Allows the board to use moneys to meet financial obligations imposed on the State of Oregon as a result of participation in the compact. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Smith | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 1 |
“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 Health Care.
- Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.