Oregon 2026 Regular Session Status: Enacted 14 D cosponsors

HB 4053 — Relating to emergency medical services; and prescribing an effective date.

Last action — Chapter 37, (2026 Laws): Effective date June 5, 2026.

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    Passed Senate
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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 02, 2026. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Tina Kotek (Democratic) on March 31, 2026.

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Prognosis

Likely to advance 82% · moderate confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 15 sponsors

    1 primary, 14 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (14 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 4 recorded votes so far.

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Summary

Establishes the Emergency Medical Services Program Fund. Changes the name of the Pediatric Emergency Medical Services Advisory Committee to the Emergency Medical Services for Children Advisory Committee. Directs the Oregon Health Authority to establish by rule minimum educational requirements for licensure as an emergency medical services provider. <b>Prohibits a person from using certain titles or initials unless the person is licensed at a level that corresponds to the title or initials. </b>Becomes operative on January 1, 2027. Establishes the Long Term Care and Senior Care Emergency Medical Services Advisory Subcommittee within the Emergency Medical Services Advisory Committee to provide advice and recommendations to the committee on issues related to long term care and senior care. Becomes operative on January 1, 2029. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

945 added · 981 removed

Plain-language change summary

The latest version of Bill HB 4053 establishes the Emergency Medical Services Program Fund, which will be used to support various emergency medical services initiatives in Oregon. It also requires the Oregon Health Authority to set minimum education standards for emergency medical service providers to ensure better training and safety. Additionally, the bill changes the name of an advisory committee to better reflect its focus on children's emergency medical services, and it creates a new subcommittee dedicated to long-term care and senior care issues. These updates aim to enhance the effectiveness and qualifications of emergency medical services in the state, ultimately improving health outcomes for Oregonians.

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83rd OREGON LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY--2026 Regular Session A-Engrossed House Bill 4053 Ordered by the House February 16 Including House Amendments dated February 16 Sponsored by Representative GRAYBER;
83rd OREGON LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY--2026 Regular Session Enrolled House Bill 4053 Sponsored by Representative GRAYBER;
Representatives ANDERSEN, BOWMAN, EVANS, FRAGALA, GAMBA, GOMBERG, MCDONALD, MUNOZ, NELSON, NGUYEN D, NOSSE, WISE, Senators PATTERSON, REYNOLDS (Presession filed.) SUMMARY The following summary is not prepared by the sponsors of the measure and is not a part of the body thereof subject to consideration by the Legislative Assembly.
Representatives ANDERSEN, BOWMAN, EVANS, FRAGALA, GAMBA, GOMBERG, MCDONALD, MUNOZ, NELSON, NGUYEN D, NOSSE, WISE, Senators PATTERSON, REYNOLDS (Presession filed.) CHAPTER .................................................
It is an editor’s brief statement of the essential features of the measure.
AN ACT Relating to emergency medical services;
The statement includes a measure digest written in compliance with applicable readability standards.
Digest:
The Act makes an EMS Program Fund and changes the name of a committee.
The Act tells OHA to make minimum education requirements for EMS providers.
The Act also makes a subcommittee.
(Flesch Readability Score:
61.1).
Establishes the Emergency Medical Services Program Fund.
Changes the name of the Pediatric Emergency Medical Services Advisory Committee to the Emergency Medical Services for Children Advisory Committee.
Directs the Oregon Health Authority to establish by rule minimum educational requirements for licensure as an emergency medical services provider.
Prohibits a person from using certain titles or initials unless the person is licensed at a level that corresponds to the title or initials.
Becomes operative on January 1, 2027.
Establishes the Long Term Care and Senior Care Emergency Medical Services Advisory Sub- committee within the Emergency Medical Services Advisory Committee to provide advice and rec- ommendations to the committee on issues related to long term care and senior care.
Becomes operative on January 1, 2029.
Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
A BILL FOR AN ACT Relating to emergency medical services;
8 EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES PROGRAM FUND SECTION 1.
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES PROGRAM FUND SECTION 1.
(2) The moneys in the fund are continuously appropriated to the authority for the pur- poses of carrying out section 3 of this 2026 Act, in addition to those funds appropriated to NOTE:
(2) The moneys in the fund are continuously appropriated to the authority for the pur- poses of carrying out section 3 of this 2026 Act, in addition to those funds appropriated to the authority as described in ORS 682.403.
Matter in boldfaced type in an amended section is new;
matter [italic and bracketed] is existing law to be omitted.
New sections are in boldfaced type.
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HB 4053 the authority as described in ORS 682.403.
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES PROGRAM SECTION 5.
Enrolled House Bill 4053 (HB 4053-A) Page 1 EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES PROGRAM SECTION 5.
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(a) Providing specialized medical oversight in the development and administration of the pro- gram;
HB 4053 (a) Providing specialized medical oversight in the development and administration of the pro- gram;
(1) The Emergency Medical Services Program, with the advice of the Emergency Med- ical Services Advisory Board, the Time-Sensitive Medical Emergencies Advisory Committee, the Emergency Medical Services Advisory Committee, [the Pediatric Emergency Medical Services Advi- sory Committee] the Emergency Medical Services for Children Advisory Committee and the Behavioral Health Emergency Medical Services Advisory Committee, shall:
(1) The Emergency Medical Services Program, with the advice of the Emergency Med- ical Services Advisory Board, the Time-Sensitive Medical Emergencies Advisory Committee, the Emergency Medical Services Advisory Committee, [the Pediatric Emergency Medical Services Advi- Enrolled House Bill 4053 (HB 4053-A) Page 2 sory Committee] the Emergency Medical Services for Children Advisory Committee and the Behavioral Health Emergency Medical Services Advisory Committee, shall:
(a) Coordinate with national health organizations involved in improving the quality of stroke, cardiac, trauma, pediatric and behavioral health care to avoid duplicative information and redundant processes;
(a) Coordinate with national health organizations involved in improving the quality of stroke, cardiac, trauma, pediatric and behavioral health care to avoid duplicative information and redun- dant processes;
(1) The Emergency Medical Services Program, with the advice of the Emergency Med- ical Services Advisory Board, the Time-Sensitive Medical Emergencies Advisory Committee, the Emergency Medical Services Advisory Committee, [the Pediatric Emergency Medical Services Advi- sory Committee,] the Emergency Medical Services for Children Advisory Committee, the Be- havioral Health Emergency Medical Services Advisory Committee and the Long Term Care and [3] A-Eng.
(1) The Emergency Medical Services Program, with the advice of the Emergency Med- ical Services Advisory Board, the Time-Sensitive Medical Emergencies Advisory Committee, the Emergency Medical Services Advisory Committee, [the Pediatric Emergency Medical Services Advi- sory Committee,] the Emergency Medical Services for Children Advisory Committee, the Be- havioral Health Emergency Medical Services Advisory Committee and the Long Term Care and Senior Care Emergency Medical Services Advisory [Committee] Subcommittee, shall:
HB 4053 Senior Care Emergency Medical Services Advisory [Committee] Subcommittee, shall:
SECTION 8.
SECTION 8.
The board consists of 19 mem- bers appointed by the Director of the Oregon Health Authority.
The board consists of 19 members appointed by the Director of the Oregon Health Authority.
(c) One must be [an emergency medical services provider licensed under ORS 682.216 who re- presents] a representative of a private emergency medical services agency licensed under ORS 682.047;
Enrolled House Bill 4053 (HB 4053-A) Page 3 (c) One must be [an emergency medical services provider licensed under ORS 682.216 who re- presents] a representative of a private emergency medical services agency licensed under ORS 682.047;
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(o) One must be a public member who is, or has been, a frequent user of emergency medical services;
HB 4053 (o) One must be a public member who is, or has been, a frequent user of emergency medical services;
(b) Evidence-based practices and standards for emergency medical services care for defined pa- tient types;
Enrolled House Bill 4053 (HB 4053-A) Page 4 (b) Evidence-based practices and standards for emergency medical services care for defined pa- tient types;
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(a) Time-Sensitive Medical Emergencies Advisory Committee, as described in ORS 682.512;
HB 4053 (a) Time-Sensitive Medical Emergencies Advisory Committee, as described in ORS 682.512;
(3) In addition to the duties described in subsection (1) of this section, the board shall convene the following permanent advisory committees and subcommittee that shall inform and make rec- ommendations to the board, in addition to other specified duties:
(3) In addition to the duties described in subsection (1) of this section, the board shall convene the following permanent advisory committees and subcommittee that shall inform and make re- commendations to the board, in addition to other specified duties:
(a) One member who is a physician who practices general surgery and specializes in the treat- ment of trauma patients;
Enrolled House Bill 4053 (HB 4053-A) Page 5 (a) One member who is a physician who practices general surgery and specializes in the treat- ment of trauma patients;
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(e) One member who is a physician who practices emergency medicine;
HB 4053 (e) One member who is a physician who practices emergency medicine;
(2) The committee shall provide advice and recommendations to the board regarding emergency medical services, for the care of time-sensitive medical emergencies, pediatric medical emergencies [7] A-Eng.
Enrolled House Bill 4053 (HB 4053-A) Page 6 (2) The committee shall provide advice and recommendations to the board regarding emergency medical services, for the care of time-sensitive medical emergencies, pediatric medical emergencies and behavioral health medical emergencies, including the following objectives:
HB 4053 and behavioral health medical emergencies, including the following objectives:
(a) Assist the Time-Sensitive Medical Emergencies Advisory Committee, [the Pediatric Emergency Medical Services Advisory Committee] the Emergency Medical Services for Children Advisory Committee and the Behavioral Health Emergency Medical Services Advisory Committee in coordi- nation and planning efforts;
(a) Assist the Time-Sensitive Medical Emergencies Advisory Committee, [the Pediatric Emer- gency Medical Services Advisory Committee] the Emergency Medical Services for Children Advi- sory Committee and the Behavioral Health Emergency Medical Services Advisory Committee in coordination and planning efforts;
The subcommittee shall advise the board on [8] A-Eng.
The subcommittee shall advise the board on potential rules that the board may recommend to the authority for adoption under this section.
HB 4053 potential rules that the board may recommend to the authority for adoption under this section.
(a) Assist the Time-Sensitive Medical Emergencies Advisory Committee, [the Pediatric Emergency Medical Services Advisory Committee] the Emergency Medical Services for Children Advisory Committee, the Behavioral Health Emergency Medical Services Advisory Committee and the Long Term Care and Senior Care Emergency Medical Services Advisory [Committee] Subcommittee in coordination and planning efforts;
(a) Assist the Time-Sensitive Medical Emergencies Advisory Committee, [the Pediatric Emer- gency Medical Services Advisory Committee] the Emergency Medical Services for Children Advi- sory Committee, the Behavioral Health Emergency Medical Services Advisory Committee and the Enrolled House Bill 4053 (HB 4053-A) Page 7 Long Term Care and Senior Care Emergency Medical Services Advisory [Committee] Subcommittee in coordination and planning efforts;
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(a) Employ or contract with professional, technical, research and clerical staff to administer a statewide program related to emergency medical services for children.
HB 4053 (a) Employ or contract with professional, technical, research and clerical staff to administer a statewide program related to emergency medical services for children.
(A) [The voluntary categorization of emergency medical services agencies and hospital departments that meet the requirements of the United States Health Resources and Services Administration program for pediatric readiness, as adopted by the authority by rule.] The voluntary categorization of emergency medical services transport agencies and hospital emergency departments that meet the requirements for pediatric readiness, as adopted by the authority by rule, of the United States Health Resources and Services Administration Emergency Medical Services for Children State Partnership program, or its successor program.
(A) [The voluntary categorization of emergency medical services agencies and hospital departments that meet the requirements of the United States Health Resources and Services Administration program for pediatric readiness, as adopted by the authority by rule.] The voluntary categorization of emergency medical services transport agencies and hospital emergency departments that meet the requirements for pediatric readiness, as adopted by the authority by rule, of the Enrolled House Bill 4053 (HB 4053-A) Page 8 United States Health Resources and Services Administration Emergency Medical Services for Children State Partnership program, or its successor program.
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682.521.
HB 4053 682.521.
If no nationally recognized classifications exist, the committee shall undertake a public deliberation process to establish classifications and submit the established classifications to the board for approval.
If no nationally recognized classifications exist, the committee shall undertake a public Enrolled House Bill 4053 (HB 4053-A) Page 9 deliberation process to establish classifications and submit the established classifications to the board for approval.
(C) Necessary prehospital and other behavioral health emergency and critical care medical ser- vice equipment.
(C) Necessary prehospital and other behavioral health emergency and critical care medical service equipment.
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(G) A public education program concerning the emergency medical services for behavioral health patients, including information on emergency access telephone numbers.
HB 4053 (G) A public education program concerning the emergency medical services for behavioral health patients, including information on emergency access telephone numbers.
and (d) One member who is a hospital administrator in a hospital that operates an emergency de- partment.
and Enrolled House Bill 4053 (HB 4053-A) Page 10 (d) One member who is a hospital administrator in a hospital that operates an emergency de- partment.
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(a) Employ or contract with professional, technical, research and clerical staff to implement this subsection.
HB 4053 (a) Employ or contract with professional, technical, research and clerical staff to implement this subsection.
(J) Coordination and cooperation between providers of emergency medical services for long term care and senior care patients and other public and private organizations interested or involved in emergency and critical care for long term care and senior care patients.
Enrolled House Bill 4053 (HB 4053-A) Page 11 (J) Coordination and cooperation between providers of emergency medical services for long term care and senior care patients and other public and private organizations interested or involved in emergency and critical care for long term care and senior care patients.
(1)(a) The Emergency Medical Services Advisory Board, upon the advice of the Time- Sensitive Medical Emergencies Advisory Committee, the Emergency Medical Services Advisory Committee, [the Pediatric Emergency Medical Services Advisory Committee] the Emergency Medical Services for Children Advisory Committee and the Behavioral Health Emergency Medical Ser- vices Advisory Committee, shall determine the nationally recognized classification standards to re- commend to the Oregon Health Authority to adopt as rules for categorization and designation of emergency medical services centers for the provision of trauma, stroke, cardiac, pediatric and be- [13] A-Eng.
(1)(a) The Emergency Medical Services Advisory Board, upon the advice of the Time- Sensitive Medical Emergencies Advisory Committee, the Emergency Medical Services Advisory Committee, [the Pediatric Emergency Medical Services Advisory Committee] the Emergency Medical Services for Children Advisory Committee and the Behavioral Health Emergency Medical Ser- vices Advisory Committee, shall determine the nationally recognized classification standards to re- commend to the Oregon Health Authority to adopt as rules for categorization and designation of emergency medical services centers for the provision of trauma, stroke, cardiac, pediatric and be- havioral health care and other identified time-sensitive emergencies.
HB 4053 havioral health care and other identified time-sensitive emergencies.
(b) An emergency medical services center described in this subsection is not required to adopt and use a specific data system or registry unless the data system or registry is required in order to obtain the categorization or designation that the emergency medical services center strives to ob- tain.
(b) An emergency medical services center described in this subsection is not required to adopt and use a specific data system or registry unless the data system or registry is required in order to obtain the categorization or designation that the emergency medical services center strives to obtain.
(5) The authority shall adopt rules to carry out this section and may adopt as rules of the au- thority any relevant nationally recognized classification standards and proposed classification stan- dards described in subsection (1) of this section.
Enrolled House Bill 4053 (HB 4053-A) Page 12 (5) The authority shall adopt rules to carry out this section and may adopt as rules of the au- thority any relevant nationally recognized classification standards and proposed classification standards described in subsection (1) of this section.
(1)(a) The Emergency Medical Services Advisory Board, upon the advice of the Time- Sensitive Medical Emergencies Advisory Committee, the Emergency Medical Services Advisory [14] A-Eng.
(1)(a) The Emergency Medical Services Advisory Board, upon the advice of the Time- Sensitive Medical Emergencies Advisory Committee, the Emergency Medical Services Advisory Committee, [the Pediatric Emergency Medical Services Advisory Committee,] the Emergency Medical Services for Children Advisory Committee, the Behavioral Health Emergency Medical Services Advisory Committee and the Long Term Care and Senior Care Emergency Medical Services Advi- sory [Committee] Subcommittee, shall determine the nationally recognized classification standards to recommend to the Oregon Health Authority to adopt as rules for categorization and designation of emergency medical services centers for the provision of trauma, stroke, cardiac, pediatric, be- havioral health and long term and senior care and other identified time-sensitive emergencies.
HB 4053 Committee, [the Pediatric Emergency Medical Services Advisory Committee,] the Emergency Medical Services for Children Advisory Committee, the Behavioral Health Emergency Medical Services Advisory Committee and the Long Term Care and Senior Care Emergency Medical Services Advi- sory [Committee] Subcommittee, shall determine the nationally recognized classification standards to recommend to the Oregon Health Authority to adopt as rules for categorization and designation of emergency medical services centers for the provision of trauma, stroke, cardiac, pediatric, be- havioral health and long term and senior care and other identified time-sensitive emergencies.
(b) An emergency medical services center described in this subsection is not required to adopt and use a specific data system or registry unless the data system or registry is required in order to obtain the categorization or designation that the emergency medical services center strives to ob- tain.
(b) An emergency medical services center described in this subsection is not required to adopt and use a specific data system or registry unless the data system or registry is required in order to obtain the categorization or designation that the emergency medical services center strives to obtain.
(5) The authority shall adopt rules to carry out this section and may adopt as rules of the au- [15] A-Eng.
Enrolled House Bill 4053 (HB 4053-A) Page 13 (5) The authority shall adopt rules to carry out this section and may adopt as rules of the au- thority any relevant nationally recognized classification standards and proposed classification standards described in subsection (1) of this section.
HB 4053 thority any relevant nationally recognized classification standards and proposed classification stan- dards described in subsection (1) of this section.
In formulating recommendations, the board shall consider the advice of the Time- [16] A-Eng.
In formulating recommendations, the board shall consider the advice of the Time- Sensitive Medical Emergencies Advisory Committee, the Emergency Medical Services Advisory Committee, [the Pediatric Emergency Medical Services Advisory Committee] the Emergency Medical Services for Children Advisory Committee and the Behavioral Health Emergency Medical Ser- vices Advisory Committee.
HB 4053 Sensitive Medical Emergencies Advisory Committee, the Emergency Medical Services Advisory Committee, [the Pediatric Emergency Medical Services Advisory Committee] the Emergency Medical Services for Children Advisory Committee and the Behavioral Health Emergency Medical Ser- vices Advisory Committee.
(b) A process for the oversight of the data system and the reporting of information to the data system;
Enrolled House Bill 4053 (HB 4053-A) Page 14 (b) A process for the oversight of the data system and the reporting of information to the data system;
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(8) The authority may request the inclusion of demographic data from patients who receive emergency medical care from a health care facility or emergency medical services provider, includ- ing but not limited to the patients’:
HB 4053 (8) The authority may request the inclusion of demographic data from patients who receive emergency medical care from a health care facility or emergency medical services provider, includ- ing but not limited to the patients’:
and (b) Information that could be used to identify a health care provider, emergency medical services agency or health care facility.
and Enrolled House Bill 4053 (HB 4053-A) Page 15 (b) Information that could be used to identify a health care provider, emergency medical services agency or health care facility.
(1) [Section 36 of this 2024 Act] ORS 682.524, the amendments to [sections 3, 5, 7 and 10 of this 2024 Act] ORS 682.503, 682.509, 682.515 and 682.527 by sections 37 to 40 [of this 2024 Act], chapter 32, Oregon Laws 2024, the amendments to ORS 146.015 and 441.020 by sections 41 and 42 [of this 2024 Act], chapter 32, Oregon Laws 2024, and the repeal of ORS 431A.050, 431A.055, 431A.060, 431A.065, 431A.070, 431A.075, 431A.080, 431A.085, 431A.090, 431A.095, 431A.100, 431A.105, 431A.525 and 431A.530 by section 43 [of this 2024 Act], chapter 32, Oregon Laws 2024, become operative on January 1, [2027] 2029.
(1) [Section 36 of this 2024 Act] ORS 682.524, the amendments to [sections 3, 5, 7 and of this 2024 Act] ORS 682.503, 682.509, 682.515 and 682.527 by sections 37 to 40 [of this 2024 Act], chapter 32, Oregon Laws 2024, the amendments to ORS 146.015 and 441.020 by sections 41 and 42 [of this 2024 Act], chapter 32, Oregon Laws 2024, and the repeal of ORS 431A.050, 431A.055, 431A.060, 431A.065, 431A.070, 431A.075, 431A.080, 431A.085, 431A.090, 431A.095, 431A.100, 431A.105, 431A.525 and 431A.530 by section 43 [of this 2024 Act], chapter 32, Oregon Laws 2024, become operative on January 1, [2027] 2029.
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HB 4053 Sec.
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES EDUCATION SECTION 26.
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES EDUCATION Enrolled House Bill 4053 (HB 4053-A) Page 16 SECTION 26.
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(C) Emergency medical technician;
HB 4053 (C) Emergency medical technician;
(6)(a) Subsection (1) of this section does not apply to a student who provides emergency care or nonemergency care in this state under the supervision of a qualified supervisor and as part of the clinical component of an emergency medical services course:
Enrolled House Bill 4053 (HB 4053-A) Page 17 (6)(a) Subsection (1) of this section does not apply to a student who provides emergency care or nonemergency care in this state under the supervision of a qualified supervisor and as part of the clinical component of an emergency medical services course:
SECTION 28.
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SECTION 28.
HB 4053 682.208.
682.208.
(1) The amendments to ORS 682.017, 682.204 and 682.208 by sections 26 to 28 of this 2026 Act become operative on January 1, 2027.
(1) The amendments to ORS 682.017, 682.204 and 682.208 by sections 26 to of this 2026 Act become operative on January 1, 2027.
EFFECTIVE DATE SECTION 31.
Enrolled House Bill 4053 (HB 4053-A) Page 18 EFFECTIVE DATE SECTION 31.
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Passed by House February 18, 2026 Received by Governor:
........................M.,........................................................., 2026 ..................................................................................
Approved:
Timothy G.
Sekerak, Chief Clerk of House ........................M.,........................................................., 2026 ..................................................................................
Julie Fahey, Speaker of House ..................................................................................
Tina Kotek, Governor Passed by Senate March 2, 2026 Filed in Office of Secretary of State:
........................................................................................................................................., 2026 Rob Wagner, President of Senate ..................................................................................
Tobias Read, Secretary of State Enrolled House Bill 4053 (HB 4053-A) Page 19
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Action History

  1. Chapter 37, (2026 Laws): Effective date June 5, 2026.

  2. Governor signed.

  3. President signed.

  4. Speaker signed.

  5. Third reading. Carried by Reynolds. Passed.

  6. Second reading.

  7. Recommendation: Do pass the A-Eng. bill.

  8. Work Session held.

  9. Public Hearing held.

  10. Referred to Health Care.

  11. First reading. Referred to President's desk.

  12. Third reading. Carried by Grayber. Passed.

  13. Second reading.

  14. Subsequent referral to Ways and Means rescinded by order of the Speaker.

  15. Recommendation: Do pass with amendments, be printed A-Engrossed, and subsequent referral to Ways and Means be rescinded.

  16. Work Session held.

  17. Public Hearing held.

  18. Referred to Health Care with subsequent referral to Ways and Means.

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

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Votes

Third reading. Carried by Reynolds. Passed.

Passed 27 Yea · 1 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 18000
Republican 9102
Total 27102
% of votes cast 90%3%0%7%
How each member voted (30)
Member Party Vote
Anthony Broadman Democrat Yea
Chris Gorsek Democrat Yea
Courtney Neron Misslin Democrat Yea
Deb Patterson Democrat Yea
Floyd Prozanski Democrat Yea
James Manning Jr. Democrat Yea
Janeen Sollman Democrat Yea
Jeff Golden Democrat Yea
Kate Lieber Democrat Yea
Kathleen Taylor Democrat Yea
Kayse Jama Democrat Yea
Khanh Pham Democrat Yea
Lew Frederick Democrat Yea
Lisa Reynolds Democrat Yea
Mark Meek Democrat Yea
Rob Wagner Democrat Yea
Sara Gelser Blouin Democrat Yea
Wlnsvey Campos Democrat Yea
Bruce Starr Republican Yea
Cedric Hayden Republican Yea
Christine Drazan Republican Not Voting
David Brock Smith Republican Yea
Diane Linthicum Republican Yea
Dick Anderson Republican Yea
Fred Girod Republican Not Voting
Kim Thatcher Republican Yea
Mike McLane Republican Yea
Noah Robinson Republican Nay
Suzanne Weber Republican Yea
Todd Nash Republican Yea

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Third reading. Carried by Grayber. Passed.

Passed 41 Yea · 0 Nay · 19 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 33002
Republican 70016
Unaffiliated 1001
Total 410019
% of votes cast 68%0%0%32%
How each member voted (60)
Member Party Vote
Lamar Wise — Yea
Matt Bunch — Not Voting
Andrea Valderrama Democrat Not Voting
Annessa Hartman Democrat Not Voting
April Dobson Democrat Yea
Ben Bowman Democrat Yea
Dacia Grayber Democrat Yea
Daniel Nguyen Democrat Yea
David Gomberg Democrat Yea
Emerson Levy Democrat Yea
Farrah Chaichi Democrat Yea
Hai Pham Democrat Yea
Jason Kropf Democrat Yea
John Lively Democrat Yea
Jules Walters Democrat Yea
Julie Fahey Democrat Yea
Ken Helm Democrat Yea
Lesly Muñoz Democrat Yea
Lisa Fragala Democrat Yea
Mari Watanabe Democrat Yea
Mark Gamba Democrat Yea
Nancy Nathanson Democrat Yea
Nathan Sosa Democrat Yea
Pam Marsh Democrat Yea
Paul Evans Democrat Yea
Ricki Ruiz Democrat Yea
Rob Nosse Democrat Yea
Sarah McDonald Democrat Yea
Shannon Isadore Democrat Yea
Sue Rieke Smith Democrat Yea
Susan McLain Democrat Yea
Tawna Sanchez Democrat Yea
Thuy Tran Democrat Yea
Tom Andersen Democrat Yea
Travis Nelson Democrat Yea
Willy Chotzen Democrat Yea
Zach Hudson Democrat Yea
Alek Skarlatos Republican Not Voting
Anna Scharf Republican Not Voting
Bobby Levy Republican Not Voting
Boomer Wright Republican Not Voting
Court Boice Republican Not Voting
Cyrus Javadi Republican Yea
Darcey Edwards Republican Not Voting
Darin Harbick Republican Not Voting
Dwayne Yunker Republican Yea
E. Werner Reschke Republican Not Voting
Ed Diehl Republican Not Voting
Emily McIntire Republican Not Voting
Gregory Smith Republican Not Voting
Jami Cate Republican Yea
Jeffrey Helfrich Republican Yea
Kevin Mannix Republican Yea
Kim Wallan Republican Not Voting
Lucetta Elmer Republican Yea
Mark Owens Republican Not Voting
Rick Lewis Republican Not Voting
Shelly Boshart Davis Republican Not Voting
Vikki Breese-Iverson Republican Yea
Virgle Osborne Republican Not Voting

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Subjects

public-safety healthcare education
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 4053 do?
Establishes the Emergency Medical Services Program Fund. Changes the name of the Pediatric Emergency Medical Services Advisory Committee to the Emergency Medical Services for Children Advisory Committee. Directs the Oregon Health Authority to establish by rule minimum educational requirements for licensure as an emergency medical services provider. <b>Prohibits a person from using certain titles or initials unless the person is licensed at a level that corresponds to the title or initials. </b>Becomes operative on January 1, 2027. Establishes the Long Term Care and Senior Care Emergency Medical Services Advisory Subcommittee within the Emergency Medical Services Advisory Committee to provide advice and recommendations to the committee on issues related to long term care and senior care. Becomes operative on January 1, 2029. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Who sponsors HB 4053?
HB 4053 is sponsored by Daniel Nguyen (Democrat), Lesly Muñoz (Democrat), Travis Nelson (Democrat), Ben Bowman (Democrat), David Gomberg (Democrat), Tom Andersen (Democrat), Lisa Reynolds (Democrat), Deb Patterson (Democrat), Rob Nosse (Democrat), Sarah McDonald (Democrat), Mark Gamba (Democrat), Lisa Fragala (Democrat), Paul Evans (Democrat), Dacia Grayber (Democrat), and Lamar Wise.
What is the current status of HB 4053?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 02, 2026. Enacted.
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