Oregon 2026 Regular Session Status: In Committee 1 D cosponsors

HB 4119 — Relating to workers' compensation.

Last action — In committee upon adjournment.

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

This bill died with 2026 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Requires for the certification of a managed care provider plan that the plan not discriminate against any willing provider within the geographical service area of the managed care organization. Includes nurse practitioners, physician associates, chiropractic physicians and naturopathic physicians in the definition of "attending physician" for purposes of the treatment of workers' compensable injuries.

Bill Text

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The bill prohibits managed care organizations from discriminating against any willing provider and expands the definition of 'attending physician' to include additional types of healthcare providers.

  • ORS 656.260

    Any category of medical service provider [providers and includes an adequate number of each category of medical service providers to give workers adequate flexibility to choose medical service providers from among those individuals who provide services under the plan. However, nothing in the requirements of this paragraph shall affect the provisions of ORS 441.055 relating to the granting of medical staff privileges] → Any provider located within the geographical service area of the managed care organization who is willing to meet all the rules, terms and conditions regarding services performed by the managed care organization.

    This change ensures that managed care organizations cannot exclude any willing provider from participation, expanding access to care.

  • ORS 656.005

    nurse practitioners, physician associates, chiropractic physicians and naturopathic physicians

    This addition broadens the scope of who can serve as attending physicians in workers' compensation claims.

Action History

  1. In committee upon adjournment.

  2. Referred to Health Care.

  3. First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 89 not signed on

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Not signed on (89)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 4119 do?
Requires for the certification of a managed care provider plan that the plan not discriminate against any willing provider within the geographical service area of the managed care organization. Includes nurse practitioners, physician associates, chiropractic physicians and naturopathic physicians in the definition of "attending physician" for purposes of the treatment of workers' compensable injuries.
Who sponsors HB 4119?
HB 4119 is sponsored by Lesly Muñoz (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB 4119?
This bill died with 2026 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 HB 4119?
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