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OR HB2748

Bill

Status

Passed

7/25/2025

Primary Sponsor

Travis Nelson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Legislative Measures

AI Summary

  • Prohibits nonhuman entities, including AI-powered agents, from using protected nursing titles and abbreviations in Oregon
  • Protected titles include: Registered Nurse (RN), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Nurse Practitioner (NP), Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), and Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)
  • Also protects titles for Certified Medication Aide (CMA) and Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
  • Adds new provisions to Oregon's existing nursing practice statutes (ORS 678.010 to 678.410)
  • Passed House March 4, 2025; passed Senate June 11, 2025; repassed House June 13, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to the use of nursing titles.

Last Action

Chapter 378, (2025 Laws): Effective date January 1, 2026.

7/25/2025

Committee Referrals

Health Care3/6/2025
Behavioral Health and Health Care1/17/2025

Full Bill Text

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