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SB1539 Senate Bill
Effective Date
2026-03-31

Relating to providing animal health care.

The Act says a person might be allowed to do certain jobs with animals, like checking if cows are pregnant, even if they are not veterinarians. Allows the OSVMEB to adopt rules to explain when this is okay. (Flesch Readability Score: 62.8). [Digest: The Act says a person might be allowed to do certain jobs with animals, like checking if cows are pregnant, even if they are not veterinarians. Allows the ODA to adopt rules to explain when this is okay. (Flesch Readability Score: 65.1).] Allows an individual to verify whether cattle are pregnant without holding a valid license issued by the Oregon State Veterinary Medical Examining Board under certain circumstances. Permits the [State Department of Agriculture] board to adopt rules. Sunsets on January 1, 2031.

Bill Details

State

Oregon

Session

2026 Legislative Measures

Chamber

Senate

Official Source

olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2026R1/Meas...

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Action History

2026-03-31 S Governor signed.
2026-03-04 H Speaker signed.
2026-03-03 S President signed.
2026-02-27 H Third reading. Carried by Owens. Passed. Ayes, 40; Nays, 2--Chaichi, Marsh; Excused, 17--Boshart Davis, Diehl, Edwards, Helfrich, Javadi, Lewis, Mannix, McIntire, Nelson, Osborne, Pham H, Reschke, Skarlatos, Tran, Valderrama, Wright, Yunker; Excused for Business of the House, 1--Hartman.
2026-02-26 H Second reading.
2026-02-26 H Recommendation: Do pass.
2026-02-25 H Work Session held.
2026-02-23 H Public Hearing held.
2026-02-20 H Referred to Agriculture, Land Use, Natural Resources, and Water.
2026-02-19 H First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
2026-02-19 S Third reading. Carried by Nash. Passed. Ayes, 26; Nays, 2--Gelser Blouin, Taylor; Excused, 2--Frederick, Linthicum.
2026-02-18 S Second reading.
2026-02-17 S Recommendation: Do pass with amendments. (Printed A-Eng.)
2026-02-12 S Work Session held.
2026-02-03 S Public Hearing held.
2026-02-02 S Referred to Natural Resources and Wildfire.
2026-02-02 S Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.

Votes

2026-02-12 Senate Committee Do pass with amendments. (Printed A-Eng.) Yea: 4 Nay: 1
2026-02-19 Senate Third Reading Yea: 26 Nay: 2
2026-02-25 House Committee Do Pass the A-Eng bill Yea: 9 Nay: 0
2026-02-27 House Third Reading Yea: 40 Nay: 2

Committee Referrals

2026-02-02 S Natural Resources and Wildfire
2026-02-20 H Agriculture, Land Use, Natural Resources, and Water

Amendments

2026-02-03 Senate Committee On Natural Resources and Wildfire Amendment #-1
2026-02-12 Senate Committee On Natural Resources and Wildfire Amendment #-1
2026-02-12 Senate Committee On Natural Resources and Wildfire Amendment #-2

Bill Text Versions

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