Oregon 2023 Regular Session Status: In Committee 16 R cosponsors

SB 896 — Relating to immunization against COVID-19 as a condition of attendance in programs.

Last action — In committee upon adjournment.

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2023 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Provides that Oregon Health Authority may not adopt rules requiring immunization against COVID-19 as condition of attendance in any school, children's facility or post-secondary institution of education.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. In committee upon adjournment.

  2. Referred to Health Care.

  3. Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.

Sponsors

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3 sponsors · 17 co-sponsors · 70 not signed on

Sponsors (3)

Co-sponsors (17)

Not signed on (70)

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 896 do?
Provides that Oregon Health Authority may not adopt rules requiring immunization against COVID-19 as condition of attendance in any school, children's facility or post-secondary institution of education.
Who sponsors SB 896?
SB 896 is sponsored by Boomer Wright (Republican), Kim Wallan (Republican), Anna Scharf (Republican), E. Werner Reschke (Republican), Mark Owens (Republican), Kevin Mannix (Republican), Rick Lewis (Republican), Bobby Levy (Republican), Ed Diehl (Republican), Jami Cate (Republican), Cedric Hayden (Republican), Shelly Boshart Davis (Republican), David Brock Smith (Republican), Diane Linthicum (Republican), Noah Robinson (Republican), Kim Thatcher (Republican), Lily Morgan, Christine Goodwin, James Hieb, and Lynn Findley.
What is the current status of SB 896?
This bill died with 2023 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track SB 896?
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