HB 3280
Establishes a Task Force on Rural Medical Training Facilities.
Jurisdiction
Oregon
Session
2025 Regular Session
Committee
Behavioral Health and Health Care
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Bill overview
This bill establishes a Task Force on Rural Medical Training Facilities to investigate and address a shortage of nurses and medical technicians in Douglas County, Oregon. The task force will focus on establishing training facilities, particularly in partnership with educational institutions, and exploring reintegration opportunities for veterans. It is scheduled to sunset on December 31, 2026, and takes effect immediately upon the Governor’s signature due to a declared emergency.
Key provisions
- Creates a Task Force on Rural Medical Training Facilities.
- Directs the task force to investigate shortages of nurses and medical technicians in Douglas County.
- Requires the task force to explore establishing training facilities in partnership with educational institutions.
- Instructs the task force to investigate reintegration opportunities for veterans transitioning from military service.
- Authorizes the task force to consult experts, conduct research, and request information.
- Specifies the task force’s membership, including representatives from Roseburg, Douglas County, and relevant healthcare organizations.
- Mandates the task force to submit a report with recommendations to a legislative committee by December 15, 2026.
- Provides for Department of Veterans’ Affairs staff support to the task force.
Who is affected
- Healthcare Professionals
- Residents of Douglas County, Oregon
- Veterans
- Nursing and Medical Technician Training Programs
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