OR HB2506

Alcohol and Drug Policy Commission must develop statewide policies with Oregon Health Authority to improve substance use disorder screening, increase availability of medications for opioid use disorder in emergency departments and primary care settings, and support care transitions from acute settings to community care.

Oregon Health Authority must develop recommendations for an enhanced funding model to incentivize community-based outpatient providers to accept referrals from emergency departments and EMS, and to increase Medicaid reimbursement rates for providers prescribing opioid use disorder medications.

Repeals the prohibition against operating methadone clinics within 1,000 feet of schools or licensed child care facilities (ORS 430.590).

Adds new quality measures for coordinated care organizations related to post-overdose treatment, timely referrals to follow-up care, and utilization of medications for opioid use disorder.

Reports due to Legislative Assembly by September 30, 2026; Sections 1-3 automatically repeal January 2, 2027; declared emergency effective upon passage.