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[ Prohibits a hospital from disclosing for purposes of law enforcement individually identifiable health information or information concerning a person's citizenship or immigration status unless disclosure is required by state or federal law or court order or for ensuring continuity of care. ] Requires [ a hospital ] hospitals to have policies and procedures in place that address how the hospital will respond if a law enforcement authority arrives at the hospital and to designate which areas of the hospital are not open to the public. Makes it an unlawful employment practice for a hospital or federally qualified health center to retaliate or take disciplinary action against an employee for distributing informational or educational materials concerning immigration rights and legal services. Allows an employee alleging a violation to file a complaint with the Bureau of Labor and Industries. Requires hospitals and federally qualified health centers to treat information concerning a person's citizenship or immigration status or a person's country of birth in the same manner as protected health information. Prohibits hospitals and federally qualified health centers from disclosing for the purpose of law enforcement information concerning a person's citizenship or immigration status or a person's country of birth unless disclosure is required by state or federal law or an order of a court. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Introduced
Feb 2, 2026
Last Action
Apr 6, 2026
Session
OR 2026R1
Sponsors
12 primary · 16 co
Chapter 93, 2026 Laws.
Effective date, June 5, 2026.
Governor signed.
Speaker signed.
President signed.
Senate concurred in House amendments and repassed bill.
Third reading. Carried by Grayber. Passed.
Second reading.
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed B-Engrossed.
Public Hearing and Work Session held.
Third reading. Carried by Campos. Passed.
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
Referred to Rules.
Second reading.
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments. (Printed A-Eng.)
Work Session held.
Public Hearing held.
Public Hearing Scheduled.
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
Referred to Health Care.
SB 1570 was introduced on Feb 2, 2026 by Tom Andersen in OR session 2026R1. It is currently signed. Most recent action on Apr 6, 2026: Chapter 93, 2026 Laws..
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Effective date, June 5, 2026.