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OR HB2943
Bill
Status
Failed
6/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Travis Nelson
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AI Summary
- Oregon Health Authority must establish a voluntary pilot program allowing participating hospitals to screen emergency department patients for hepatitis C, HIV, and syphilis when blood is already being drawn for other medical care
- Eligible individuals are ages 15-65, have no known positive HIV history, and have not been screened for these conditions within the past calendar year; patients must be notified and given the opportunity to decline testing
- At least three hospitals must participate, representing urban, suburban, and rural areas across different regions of the state, with variety in hospital size and type
- Health insurers must reimburse participating hospitals for the cost of conducting these tests; $4,000,000 is appropriated from the General Fund for county investigation and outreach costs
- OHA must report outcomes and findings to legislative health committees by September 15, 2029; the pilot program provisions are repealed on January 2, 2030
Legislative Description
Relating to public health testing; prescribing an effective date.
Last Action
In committee upon adjournment.
6/27/2025
Committee Referrals
Ways and Means4/7/2025
Behavioral Health and Health Care1/17/2025
Full Bill Text
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