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Rural Healthcare Access

Factual background and legislative updates on this specific area of concern.

In the outlying and rural areas of District 3, residents face a severe shortage of primary care doctors and specialists. Regional clinics face staffing hurdles, and patients frequently have to drive long distances from places like Applegate, Ruch, or Gold Hill to Medford or even out of the region to receive specialized care or urgent mental health services.

Live Legislation

These are real bills currently moving through the Oregon Senate related to this issue. Read the details and cast your vote below.

HB 4040

Chapter 109, (2026 Laws): Effective date April 7, 2026.

The Act changes the rules for how certain health care is given in this state. The Act alters how certain health care providers are licensed...

HB 4075

Chapter 111, (2026 Laws): Effective date April 7, 2026.

This Act makes the State Treasurer use unclaimed moneys to guarantee a loan to a hospital. (Flesch Readability Score: 63.6). [Digest: This A...

HB 4142

Chapter 118, (2026 Laws): Effective date June 5, 2026.

The Act says that some entities have to write a policy and teach their staff about the medical use of marijuana. (Flesch Readability Score:...

HB 4047

Chapter 35, (2026 Laws): Effective date June 5, 2026.

The Act tells OHA to create a new hospital license type. (Flesch Readability Score: 80.3). Requires the Oregon Health Authority to adopt rul...