Oregon 2025R1 Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 3 R · 2 D cosponsors

HB 2597 — Directs the Oregon Health Authority and coordinated care organizations to reimburse dental care organizations for dental services provided to medical assistance recipients at a rate no less than 59.8 percent of the average rate paid by insurers nationwide.

Last action — In House Committee

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced February 25, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Advancing 60% · high confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 5 sponsors

    2 primary, 3 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (3 R · 2 D) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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Summary

Digest: The Act tells OHA to increase the rate at which dental care organizations are reimbursed. (Flesch Readability Score: 61.8). Directs the Oregon Health Authority and coordinated care organizations to reimburse dental care organizations for dental services provided to medical assistance recipients at a rate no less than 59.8 percent of the average rate paid by insurers nationwide. Directs the authority to annually review and revise the rates. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. In House Committee

Sponsors

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2 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 85 not signed on · 1 voted No

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (3)

Not signed on (85)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 2597 do?
Digest: The Act tells OHA to increase the rate at which dental care organizations are reimbursed. (Flesch Readability Score: 61.8). Directs the Oregon Health Authority and coordinated care organizations to reimburse dental care organizations for dental services provided to medical assistance recipients at a rate no less than 59.8 percent of the average rate paid by insurers nationwide. Directs the authority to annually review and revise the rates. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Who sponsors HB 2597?
HB 2597 is sponsored by Hai Pham (Democrat), Cyrus Javadi (Republican), Rob Nosse (Democrat), Emily McIntire (Republican), and Darin Harbick (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 2597?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced February 25, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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