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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.
Introduced
Feb 2, 2026
Last Action
Mar 17, 2026
Session
OR 2026R1
Sponsors
0 primary · 0 co
Chapter 26, 2026 Laws.
Effective date, June 5, 2026.
Governor signed.
Speaker signed.
President signed.
Third reading. Carried by Isadore. Passed.
Second reading.
Recommendation: Do pass.
Public Hearing and Work Session held.
Public Hearing cancelled.
Third reading. Carried by Reynolds. Passed.
Referred to Behavioral Health.
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
Second reading.
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments. (Printed A-Eng.)
Public Hearing and Work Session held.
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
Referred to Early Childhood and Behavioral Health.
SB 1547 was introduced on Feb 2, 2026 in OR session 2026R1. It is currently signed. Most recent action on Mar 17, 2026: Chapter 26, 2026 Laws..
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Effective date, June 5, 2026.