HB 2696

  • Oregon House Bill
  • 2023 Regular Session
  • Introduced in House Jun 15, 2023
  • Passed House Jun 08, 2023
  • Passed Senate Jun 23, 2023
  • Signed by Governor Jul 27, 2023

Relating to sign language interpreters; and declaring an emergency.

Abstract

Authorizes Health Licensing Office to issue sign language interpreter license to qualified applicant. Defines "sign language interpreter." Prohibits unlicensed provision of signed language interpretation services. Creates exceptions to prohibition. Allows office to impose discipline for certain violations. Directs office to provide administrative and regulatory oversight to sign language interpreter program. Establishes State Board of Sign Language Interpreters within office. Imposes civil penalty for violation of licensure requirements. Becomes operative January 1, 2024. Declares emergency, effective on passage.

Bill Sponsors (4)

Votes


Actions


Aug 04, 2023

House

Chapter 414, (2023 Laws): Effective date July 27, 2023.

Jul 27, 2023

House

Governor signed.

Jun 27, 2023

Senate

President signed.

Jun 25, 2023

House

Speaker signed.

Jun 23, 2023

Senate

Vote explanation(s) filed by Smith DB.

Jun 23, 2023

Senate

Third reading. Carried by Anderson. Passed.

Jun 22, 2023

Senate

Carried over to 06-22 by unanimous consent.

Jun 21, 2023

Senate

Second reading.

Jun 20, 2023

Senate

Recommendation: Do pass the A-Eng. bill.

Jun 15, 2023

Senate

Referred to Ways and Means.

Jun 15, 2023

Senate

First reading. Referred to President's desk.

Jun 08, 2023

House

Third reading. Carried by Holvey. Passed.

Jun 07, 2023

House

Rules suspended. Carried over to June 8, 2023 Calendar.

Jun 07, 2023

House

Second reading.

Jun 05, 2023

House

Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed A-Engrossed.

Jun 02, 2023

House

Work Session held.

May 25, 2023

House

Returned to Full Committee.

May 25, 2023

House

Work Session held.

May 22, 2023

House

Assigned to Subcommittee On Human Services.

Mar 10, 2023

House

Referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.

Mar 10, 2023

House

Recommendation: Do pass and be referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.

Mar 08, 2023

House

Work Session held.

Feb 06, 2023

House

Public Hearing held.

Jan 13, 2023

House

Referred to Behavioral Health and Health Care with subsequent referral to Ways and Means.

Jan 09, 2023

House

First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

Bill Text

Bill Text Versions Format
A-Engrossed PDF
Enrolled PDF
House Amendments to Introduced PDF
Introduced PDF
JWM Amendment -2 PDF

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