SB 1504 — Relating to the administration of epinephrine.
Last action — Effective date, January 1, 2027.
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✓Introduced
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6Enacted
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 02, 2026. Enacted.
Signed by Governor Tina Kotek (Democratic) on March 05, 2026.
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Prognosis
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Enacted
Current position in the legislative process.
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9 sponsors
2 primary, 7 co-sponsors signed on.
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Bipartisan support
Sponsored across 2 parties (6 D · 3 R) — cross-party backing.
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 4 recorded votes 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
Allows for the provision of epinephrine in schools by methods other than injections. Broadens the training requirements related to the administration of epinephrine.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
183 added · 181 removedPlain-language change summary
The recent changes to Bill SB 1504 clarify how schools in Oregon can administer epinephrine to students with asthma or severe allergies. Specifically, the bill now allows the use of various methods for administering epinephrine, not just injections, which makes it easier for schools to provide immediate care during emergencies. This flexibility could improve safety for students who may need quick access to allergy treatment while at school or during school activities.
83rd OREGON LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY--2026 Regular Session Enrolled Senate Bill 1504 Sponsored by Senators WAGNER, WEBER;
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The statement includes a measure digest written in compliance with applicable readability standards.
Digest:
Allows for the use of epinephrine in schools by means other than shots.
(Flesch Read- ability Score:
76.5).
Allows for the provision of epinephrine in schools by methods other than injections.
Broadens the training requirements related to the administration of epinephrine.
A BILL FOR AN ACT Relating to the administration of epinephrine;
(b) Require that an Oregon licensed health care professional, acting within the scope of the NOTE:person’s license, formulate a written treatment plan for managing the student’s asthma or severe allergy and for the use of medication by the student during school hours;
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.
LC 250 SB 1504 person’s license, formulate a written treatment plan for managing the student’s asthma or severe allergy and for the use of medication by the student during school hours;
Enrolled Senate Bill 1504 (SB 1504-INTRO) Page 1 (d) Require that backup medication, if provided by a student’s parent or guardian, be kept at the student’s school in a location to which the student has immediate access in the event the student has an asthma or severe allergy emergency;
[2] SB 1504 (2) A school administrator, school nurse, teacher or other school employee designated by the school administrator is not liable in a criminal action or for civil damages as a result of the use of medication if the school administrator, school nurse, teacher or other school employee in good faith administers [autoinjectable] a premeasured dose of epinephrine to a student or other individual with a severe allergy who is unable to self-administer the medication, regardless of whether the student or individual has a prescription for epinephrine.
and Enrolled Senate Bill 1504 (SB 1504-INTRO) Page 2 (b) The person administered the [autoinjectable] premeasured dose of epinephrine on school premises, including at a school, on school property under the jurisdiction of the district or at an activity under the jurisdiction of the school district.
The [3] SB 1504 training may be conducted by any other health care professional licensed under ORS chapter 678 as assigned by a physician, physician associate or nurse practitioner, or by an emergency medical services provider meeting the requirements established by the Oregon Health Authority by rule.
Enrolled Senate Bill 1504 (SB 1504-INTRO) Page 3 (c) Proper administration of a subcutaneous injection of glucagon for severe hypoglycemia when other treatment has failed or cannot be initiated;
[4]Passed by Senate February 12, 2026 Received by Governor:
........................M.,........................................................., 2026 .................................................Approved:........................
Obadiah Rutledge, Secretary of Senate ........................M.,........................................................., 2026 ..................................................................................
Rob Wagner, President of Senate ..................................................................................
Tina Kotek, Governor Passed by House February 26, 2026 Filed in Office of Secretary of State:
....................................................................................................................................., 2026 Julie Fahey, Speaker of House ..................................................................................
Tobias Read, Secretary of State Enrolled Senate Bill 1504 (SB 1504-INTRO) Page 4
Action History
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Effective date, January 1, 2027.
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Chapter 21, 2026 Laws.
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Governor signed.
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Speaker signed.
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President signed.
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Third reading. Carried by Nguyen D. Passed.
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Second reading.
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Recommendation: Do pass.
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Work Session held.
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Public Hearing held.
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Referred to Health Care.
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First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
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Third reading. Carried by President Wagner. Passed.
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Second reading.
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Recommendation: Do pass.
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Public Hearing and Work Session held.
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Referred to Health Care.
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Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
Sponsors
- Bobby Levy · Cosponsor
- Travis Nelson · Cosponsor
- Fred Girod · Cosponsor
- James Manning Jr. · Cosponsor
- Daniel Nguyen · Cosponsor
- Jules Walters · Cosponsor
- Lew Frederick · Cosponsor
- Suzanne Weber · Primary
- Rob Wagner · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →2 sponsors · 7 co-sponsors · 81 not signed on
Sponsors (2)
- Suzanne Weber Republican
- Rob Wagner Democrat
Co-sponsors (7)
- Bobby Levy Republican
- Travis Nelson Democrat
- Fred Girod Republican
- James Manning Jr. Democrat
- Daniel Nguyen Democrat
- Jules Walters Democrat
- Lew Frederick Democrat
Not signed on (81)
81 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 81 →"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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democrat | 33 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Republican | 21 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Unaffiliated | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 56 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| % of votes cast | 93% | 0% | 0% | 7% |
How each member voted (60)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Lamar Wise | — | Yea |
| Matt Bunch | — | Yea |
| 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 | Yea |
| Anna Scharf | Republican | Yea |
| Bobby Levy | Republican | Yea |
| Boomer Wright | Republican | Yea |
| Court Boice | Republican | Yea |
| Cyrus Javadi | Republican | Yea |
| Darcey Edwards | Republican | Yea |
| Darin Harbick | Republican | Yea |
| Dwayne Yunker | Republican | Yea |
| E. Werner Reschke | Republican | Yea |
| Ed Diehl | Republican | Yea |
| Emily McIntire | Republican | Yea |
| Gregory Smith | Republican | Yea |
| Jami Cate | Republican | Yea |
| Jeffrey Helfrich | Republican | Yea |
| Kevin Mannix | Republican | Yea |
| Kim Wallan | Republican | Yea |
| Lucetta Elmer | Republican | Yea |
| Mark Owens | Republican | Yea |
| Rick Lewis | Republican | Not Voting |
| Shelly Boshart Davis | Republican | Not Voting |
| Vikki Breese-Iverson | Republican | Yea |
| Virgle Osborne | Republican | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Republican | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democrat | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 88% | 0% | 0% | 13% |
How each member voted (8)
| Member | Party | Vote |
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| Hai Pham | Democrat | Yea |
| Lesly Muñoz | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Rob Nosse | Democrat | Yea |
| Travis Nelson | Democrat | Yea |
| Cyrus Javadi | Republican | Yea |
| Darin Harbick | Republican | Yea |
| Ed Diehl | Republican | Yea |
| Emily McIntire | Republican | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democrat | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unaffiliated | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (30)
| Member | Party | Vote |
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| Courtney Neron | — | Yea |
| Sara Gelser | — | Yea |
| Anthony Broadman | Democrat | Yea |
| Chris Gorsek | 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 |
| Wlnsvey Campos | Democrat | Yea |
| Bruce Starr | Republican | Yea |
| Cedric Hayden | Republican | Yea |
| Christine Drazan | Republican | Yea |
| David Brock Smith | Republican | Yea |
| Diane Linthicum | Republican | Yea |
| Dick Anderson | Republican | Yea |
| Fred Girod | Republican | Yea |
| Kim Thatcher | Republican | Yea |
| Mike McLane | Republican | Yea |
| Noah Robinson | Republican | Yea |
| Suzanne Weber | Republican | Yea |
| Todd Nash | Republican | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democrat | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (5)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Deb Patterson | Democrat | Yea |
| Lisa Reynolds | Democrat | Yea |
| Wlnsvey Campos | Democrat | Yea |
| Cedric Hayden | Republican | Yea |
| Diane Linthicum | Republican | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SB 1504 do?
- Allows for the provision of epinephrine in schools by methods other than injections. Broadens the training requirements related to the administration of epinephrine.
- Who sponsors SB 1504?
- SB 1504 is sponsored by Bobby Levy (Republican), Travis Nelson (Democrat), Fred Girod (Republican), James Manning Jr. (Democrat), Daniel Nguyen (Democrat), Jules Walters (Democrat), Lew Frederick (Democrat), Suzanne Weber (Republican), and Rob Wagner (Democrat).
- What is the current status of SB 1504?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 02, 2026. Enacted.
- Where can I track SB 1504?
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