SB1568

Relating to perinatal services; and declaring an emergency.

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Oregon SB1568 requires coverage for doula and lactation counselor services for pregnant and postpartum individuals.

Oregon SB1568 mandates that health benefit plans and the state medical assistance program cover doula services for pregnant and postpartum individuals, with a minimum of 24 hours of service. It also requires coverage for lactation counselor services. The Oregon Health Authority must adopt rules for qualification criteria for doulas and lactation counselors. The bill establishes a voluntary registration system for lactation counselors and creates the Oregon Perinatal Collaborative within the Oregon Health and Science University to coordinate statewide efforts for quality improvement in.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

23 Yea

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7 Nay

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Calendar

Feb 26

3:00 PM

House Health Care Work Session

Feb 24

3:00 PM

House Health Care Public Hearing

History

Apr 6

Senate

Chapter 92, 2026 Laws.

Apr 6

Senate

Effective date, March 31, 2026.

Mar 31

Senate

Governor signed.