SB1547

Relating to licensed behavioral health and wellness practitioners; and prescribing an effective date.

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Oregon SB1547 creates the profession of licensed behavioral health and wellness practitioners.

Oregon SB1547 creates the profession of licensed behavioral health and wellness practitioners. These practitioners can provide behavioral health promotion, prevention, and brief intervention services under the supervision of licensed psychologists or other specified professionals. The bill outlines the scope of practice, licensing requirements, and disciplinary actions for these practitioners. It also mandates reporting of certain abuses and establishes a privilege for certain communications between practitioners and their clients. The provisions of the bill take effect on January 1, 2027.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

52 Yea

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2 Nay

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6 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 19

1:00 PM

House Behavioral Health Public Hearing and Work Session

Feb 19

1:00 PM

House Behavioral Health Public Hearing and Possible Work Session

History

Mar 17

Senate

Chapter 26, 2026 Laws.

Mar 17

Senate

Effective date, June 5, 2026.

Mar 5

Senate

Governor signed.