SB 537

  • Oregon Senate Bill
  • 2025 Regular Session
  • Introduced in Senate Jan 13, 2025
  • Senate
  • House
  • Governor

Relating to violence in health care settings; prescribing an effective date.

Abstract

Creates workplace violence prevention requirements for certain health care entities. Requires subject entities to compile data concerning incidents of workplace violence and submit reports to the Department of Consumer and Business Services. Requires certain health care employers and home care settings to take certain actions to protect workers against risks of violence and other safety-related risks. Requires the Oregon Health Authority to develop and administer a grant program to provide financial assistance to eligible entities for workplace violence prevention efforts. Establishes a timeline within which the authority must begin distributing funds to approved grant applicants. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Bill Sponsors (13)

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Actions


Apr 23, 2025

Senate

Public Hearing and Possible Work Session scheduled.

Apr 10, 2025

Senate

Referred to Rules by order of the President.

Apr 10, 2025

Senate

Recommendation: Without recommendation as to passage and be referred to Rules.

Apr 03, 2025

Senate

Work Session held.

Mar 20, 2025

Senate

Public Hearing held.

Jan 17, 2025

Senate

Referred to Health Care.

Jan 13, 2025

Senate

Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.

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