States / Oregon / SB 1547

SB 1547 Enacted

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

Introduced
In Committee
Floor
Crossed Over
Passed
Enacted

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.

Chamber
Senate
Introduced
Feb 2, 2026
Last action
Mar 17, 2026 — Effective date, June 5, 2026.
Session
2026R1
Momentum
81 · Very high