HB 3535
Directs the Oregon Health Authority to establish a toll-free pregnancy resources hotline to provide information and assistance to pregnant persons seeking abortions in this state.
Jurisdiction
Oregon
Session
2025 Regular Session
Committee
Behavioral Health and Health Care
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- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill directs the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) to establish a toll-free pregnancy resources hotline. This hotline will provide information and assistance to pregnant individuals seeking abortion services in Oregon. The bill also defines ‘medical emergency’ for abortion decisions, requires consultation with the hotline before an abortion, mandates annual audits of compliance, and creates a penalty for noncompliance. Finally, it includes provisions for exempting certain records from public disclosure and establishing exceptions to the requirements.
Key provisions
- Establishes a toll-free pregnancy resources hotline operated by OHA.
- Requires pregnant individuals to consult with the hotline at least 48 hours before an abortion.
- Defines ‘medical emergency’ for purposes of determining when an abortion is medically necessary.
- Mandates annual audits of compliance with the hotline’s requirements.
- Creates a $5,000 penalty for noncompliance.
- Exempts specified records and information from public disclosure.
- Requires documentation of hotline consultations and abortion services.
- Establishes a screening process for potential victims of abuse, assault, or trafficking.
Who is affected
- Pregnant persons
- Oregon Health Authority (OHA)
- Healthcare providers
- Individuals seeking abortion services
- Organizations providing pregnancy resources
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Primary sponsors
Vikki Breese-Iverson
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