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OR HB3234

Bill

Status

Failed

6/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Nancy Nathanson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Legislative Measures

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the Attorney General to independently investigate and sue health insurers or their affiliates for violations of Oregon antitrust laws (ORS 646.725 or 646.730)

  • Targets practices that constitute monopolies, business combinations restraining trade, or substantial reduction of competition within Oregon's health care markets

  • Allows the Attorney General to seek injunctions, equitable relief, damages, civil penalties, and restitution on behalf of consumers

  • Requires the Attorney General to consult and cooperate with the Director of the Department of Consumer and Business Services when taking action

  • Mandates the DCBS Director to share information with the Attorney General to enable or assist investigations

  • Takes effect 91 days after the 2025 legislative session adjourns

Legislative Description

Relating to business practices that reduce access to health care in this state; prescribing an effective date.

Last Action

In committee upon adjournment.

6/27/2025

Committee Referrals

Commerce and Consumer Protection1/17/2025

Full Bill Text

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