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Establishes coverage levels for doula services in the state medical assistance program and for health benefit plans that provide coverage for pregnancy and childbirth expenses. Requires the Oregon Health Authority, coordinated care organizations and health benefit plans that provide coverage for pregnancy and childbirth to provide coverage for services of lactation counselors. Specifies that minimum coverage level modifications for doula services and required coverage for lactation counselor services become operative on January 1, 2028. Directs the Traditional Health Workers Commission to establish a voluntary registration system for lactation counselors. Becomes operative on January 1, 2028. Creates the Oregon Perinatal Collaborative in the Oregon Health and Science University. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
Introduced
Feb 2, 2026
Last Action
Apr 6, 2026
Session
OR 2026R1
Sponsors
5 primary · 11 co
Chapter 92, 2026 Laws.
Effective date, March 31, 2026.
Governor signed.
Speaker signed.
President signed.
Senate concurred in House amendments and repassed bill.
Third reading. Carried by Grayber. Passed.
Rules suspended. Carried over to March 4, 2026 Calendar.
Second reading.
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed B-Engrossed.
Work Session held.
Public Hearing held.
Referred to Health Care.
Third reading. Carried by Reynolds. Passed.
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
Second reading.
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments. (Printed A-Eng.)
Work Session held.
Public Hearing held.
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
Referred to Early Childhood and Behavioral Health.
SB 1568 was introduced on Feb 2, 2026 by Dick Anderson in OR session 2026R1. It is currently signed. Most recent action on Apr 6, 2026: Chapter 92, 2026 Laws..
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Effective date, March 31, 2026.