SB 691 — Directs the Oregon Health Authority to distribute moneys to an entity within the Oregon Health and Science University that advocates for improved maternal and neonatal outcomes.
Last action — In Senate Committee
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✓Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed Senate
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4Passed House
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced April 10, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.
Odds of enactment
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Prognosis
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In Committee
Current position in the legislative process.
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8 sponsors
5 primary, 3 co-sponsors signed on.
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Bipartisan support
Sponsored across 2 parties (5 D · 2 R) — cross-party backing.
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 1 recorded vote so far.
Based on stage, sponsorship breadth, committee status, recorded votes, and cross-state momentum — a description of the observable signals, not a prediction.
Summary
<b>Digest: The Act tells OHA to give some moneys to an OHSU entity that helps get better maternal and neonatal health care. The Act also says OHA and a CCO have to pay for some peer delivered services and for some hospital services. (Flesch Readability Score: 62.6).</b> [<i>Digest: The Act tells OHA to give some moneys to an OHSU entity that helps get better maternal and neonatal health care. The Act also says OHA and a CCO have to pay for peer support specialist services and some hospital services. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.1).</i>] Directs the Oregon Health Authority to distribute moneys to an entity within the Oregon Health and Science University that advocates for improved maternal and neonatal outcomes. Requires the authority and a coordinated care organization to [<i>provide reimbursement for services provided by a peer support specialist</i>]<b> reimburse the costs of covered peer delivered services</b>, regardless of the clinical setting in which services are provided, and for inpatient hospital services provided to specified individuals. <b>Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.</b>
Bill Text
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Read SB 691 on the official Oregon source →Action History
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In Senate Committee
Sponsors
- Lisa Reynolds · Primary
- Dacia Grayber · Primary
- Kim Wallan · Primary
- Travis Nelson · Cosponsor
- Deb Patterson · Primary
- Dick Anderson · Cosponsor
- Sara Gelser Blouin · Cosponsor
- Courtney Neron · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →5 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 82 not signed on · 1 voted No
Sponsors (5)
- Lisa Reynolds Democrat
- Dacia Grayber Democrat
- Kim Wallan Republican
- Deb Patterson Democrat
- Courtney Neron
Co-sponsors (3)
- Travis Nelson Democrat
- Dick Anderson Republican
- Sara Gelser Blouin Democrat
Not signed on (82)
82 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 82 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Republican | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Democrat | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 80% | 20% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (5)
| Member | Party | Vote |
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| Chris Gorsek | Democrat | Yea |
| Deb Patterson | Democrat | Yea |
| Lisa Reynolds | Democrat | Yea |
| Diane Linthicum | Republican | Nay |
| Dick Anderson | Republican | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SB 691 do?
- <b>Digest: The Act tells OHA to give some moneys to an OHSU entity that helps get better maternal and neonatal health care. The Act also says OHA and a CCO have to pay for some peer delivered services and for some hospital services. (Flesch Readability Score: 62.6).</b> [<i>Digest: The Act tells OHA to give some moneys to an OHSU entity that helps get better maternal and neonatal health care. The Act also says OHA and a CCO have to pay for peer support specialist services and some hospital services. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.1).</i>] Directs the Oregon Health Authority to distribute moneys to an entity within the Oregon Health and Science University that advocates for improved maternal and neonatal outcomes. Requires the authority and a coordinated care organization to [<i>provide reimbursement for services provided by a peer support specialist</i>]<b> reimburse the costs of covered peer delivered services</b>, regardless of the clinical setting in which services are provided, and for inpatient hospital services provided to specified individuals. <b>Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.</b>
- Who sponsors SB 691?
- SB 691 is sponsored by Lisa Reynolds (Democrat), Dacia Grayber (Democrat), Kim Wallan (Republican), Travis Nelson (Democrat), Deb Patterson (Democrat), Dick Anderson (Republican), Sara Gelser Blouin (Democrat), and Courtney Neron.
- What is the current status of SB 691?
- This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced April 10, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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