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OR HB 4038

died on adjournment

Relating to health care cost growth; prescribing an effective date.

Oregon · 2026 Regular Session · lower

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Did OR HB 4038 pass?

No. OR HB 4038 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 4038 about?

Prohibits the Oregon Health Authority from taking enforcement actions against providers or payers under the Health Care Cost Growth Target program before January 1, 2036. Sunsets January 2, 2036. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Description

Prohibits the Oregon Health Authority from taking enforcement actions against providers or payers under the Health Care Cost Growth Target program before January 1, 2036. Sunsets January 2, 2036. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Introduced
2026-02-02
Latest action
2026-03-07 — In committee upon adjournment.
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Action timeline

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  1. 2026-03-07

    In committee upon adjournment.

  2. 2026-02-19

    Public Hearing held.

  3. 2026-02-02

    Referred to Health Care.

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  4. 2026-02-02

    First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

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Official source

https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2026R1/Measures/Overview/HB4038

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