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State Government / Oregon / Legislation / SB 1547

SB 1547Session 2026R1SenateBecame law

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

Authorizes the Oregon Board of Psychology to issue a license to practice behavioral health promotion, prevention and brief intervention to a qualified applicant. Defines the "practice of behavioral health promotion, prevention and brief intervention" and "licensed behavioral health and wellness practitioner." Prohibits a person from using the title "licensed behavioral health and wellness practitioner" without a license. Creates a licensed behavioral health and wellness practitioner-client privilege for certain communications. Requires a licensed behavioral health and wellness practitioner to report certain types of abuse. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Latest development · Mar 17, 2026

Effective date, June 5, 2026.

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Session
2026R1
Introduced
Feb 2, 2026
Latest passage
Feb 27, 2026
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  1. Mar 17, 2026

    Effective date, June 5, 2026.

    Senate
  2. Mar 17, 2026

    Chapter 26, 2026 Laws.

    Senate
  3. Mar 5, 2026

    Governor signed.

    Executive SignatureSenate
  4. Feb 27, 2026

    Speaker signed.

    PassageHouse
  5. Feb 27, 2026

    President signed.

    PassageSenate
  6. Feb 26, 2026

    Third reading. Carried by Isadore. Passed.

    PassageReading 3House
  7. Feb 25, 2026

    Second reading.

    Reading 2House
  8. Feb 20, 2026

    Recommendation: Do pass.

    Committee Passage FavorableHouse
  9. Feb 19, 2026

    Public Hearing and Work Session held.

    House
  10. Feb 17, 2026

    Public Hearing cancelled.

    House
  11. Feb 11, 2026

    Referred to Behavioral Health.

    Referral CommitteeHouse
  12. Feb 11, 2026

    First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

    IntroductionReading 1Referral CommitteeHouse
  13. Feb 11, 2026

    Third reading. Carried by Reynolds. Passed.

    PassageReading 3Senate
  14. Feb 10, 2026

    Second reading.

    Reading 2Senate
  15. Feb 9, 2026

    Recommendation: Do pass with amendments. (Printed A-Eng.)

    Committee Passage FavorableSenate
  16. Feb 5, 2026

    Public Hearing and Work Session held.

    Senate
  17. Feb 2, 2026

    Referred to Early Childhood and Behavioral Health.

    Referral CommitteeSenate
  18. Feb 2, 2026

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

    IntroductionReading 1Referral CommitteeSenate

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Source data last updated Mar 17, 2026.