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OR HB4047

Bill

Official Source

Status

Enrolled

3/4/2026

Primary Sponsor

Ed Diehl

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Legislative Measures

AI Summary

  • Oregon Health Authority must adopt rules and procedures to allow hospitals to apply for licensure as a rural emergency hospital, as defined in federal law (42 U.S.C. 1395x)
  • Rural emergency hospitals are a federal Medicare provider type that allows struggling rural hospitals to convert to a facility focused on emergency and outpatient services without maintaining inpatient beds
  • Adds new provisions to existing Oregon hospital licensing statutes (ORS 441.015 to 441.119)
  • Takes effect on the 91st day after the 2026 regular legislative session adjourns

Legislative Description

Relating to rural emergency hospitals; and prescribing an effective date.

Last Action

President signed.

3/6/2026

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means3/2/2026
Human Services2/18/2026
Ways and Means2/13/2026
Health Care2/2/2026

Full Bill Text

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