OR HB 4003
died on adjournmentRelating to medical assistance; declaring an emergency.
Oregon · 2026 Regular Session · lower
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Did OR HB 4003 pass?
No. OR HB 4003 died when the 2026 Regular Session adjourned without final action on it. Bills that die this way are sometimes reintroduced in a later session. Latest recorded action (2026-03-07): In committee upon adjournment.
What is OR HB 4003 about?
Removes provisions relating to the use of the prioritized list of health services in the state medical assistance program. Requires the Oregon Health Authority to establish a definition of medical necessity and medical necessity criteria. Requires the Health Evidence Review Commission to develop and maintain clinical coverage policies that are consistent with the authority's definition of medical necessity and with federal laws governing mandatory and optional medical assistance services. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
Who sponsors OR HB 4003?
Rob Nosse is the primary sponsor of OR HB 4003.
Description
Removes provisions relating to the use of the prioritized list of health services in the state medical assistance program. Requires the Oregon Health Authority to establish a definition of medical necessity and medical necessity criteria. Requires the Health Evidence Review Commission to develop and maintain clinical coverage policies that are consistent with the authority's definition of medical necessity and with federal laws governing mandatory and optional medical assistance services. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
- Introduced
- 2026-02-02
- Latest action
- 2026-03-07 — In committee upon adjournment.
- Bill type
- bill
- Last updated
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Sponsors
- Rob Nosseprimary
Committees
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Action timeline
Newest first
2026-03-07
In committee upon adjournment.
2026-02-03
Public Hearing held.
2026-02-02
Referred to Health Care.
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2026-02-02
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
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