Oregon HB4047: Relating to rural emergency hospitals; and prescribing an effective date.

What the bill says

From the enrolled text, March 4, 2026:

83rd OREGON LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY--2026 Regular Session House Bill 4047 Sponsored by Representative DIEHL; Representatives BOICE, BUNCH, EDWARDS, HELFRICH, LEVY B, LEWIS, MANNIX, MCINTIRE, OSBORNE, OWENS, RESCHKE, SCHARF, SKARLATOS, YUNKER, Senator SMITH DB (Presession filed.) CHAPTER ................................................. Relating to rural emergency hospitals; and prescribing an effective date. SECTION 1. Section 2 of this 2026 Act is added to and made a part of ORS 441.015 to 441.119. SECTION 2. The Oregon Health Authority shall adopt rules and procedures to allow a hospital to apply for a license as a rural emergency hospital as defined in 42 U.S.C. 1395x. SECTION 3. This 2026 Act takes effect on the 91st day after the date on which the 2026 regular session of the Eighty-third Legislative Assembly adjourns sine die. Passed by House February 27, 2026 Received by Governor: ........................M.,........................................................., 2026 .................................................................................. Approved: Timothy G. Sekerak, Chief Clerk of House ........................M.,........................................................., 2026 .................................................................................. Julie Fahey, Speaker of House .................................................................................. Tina Kotek, Governor Passed by Senate March 4, 2026 Filed in Office of Secretary of State: .................................................................................. ........................M.,........................................................., 2026 Rob Wagner, President of Senate .................................................................................. Tobias Read, Secretary of State Enrolled House Bill 4047 (HB 4047-INTRO) Page 1

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Sponsors

• Edwin Diehl (R, 17) · primary sponsor
• Court Boice (R, 1)
• Bunch, Matt (R, 51)
• Darcey Edwards (R, 31)
• Jeff Helfrich (R, 52)
• Levy B (I)
• Rick Lewis (R, 18)
• Kevin Mannix (R, 21)
• Emily McIntire (R, 56)
• Virgle Osborne (R, 2)
• Mark Owens (R, 60)
• Anna Scharf (R, 23)

Latest actions

1. April 6, 2026: Chapter 35, (2026 Laws): Effective date June 5, 2026.
2. March 31, 2026: Governor signed.
3. March 6, 2026: President signed.
4. March 5, 2026: Speaker signed.
5. March 4, 2026: Third reading. Carried by Linthicum. Passed.
6. March 3, 2026: Second reading.
7. March 3, 2026: Recommendation: Do pass.
8. March 2, 2026: Referred to Ways and Means.
9. March 2, 2026: First reading. Referred to President's desk.
10. February 27, 2026: Third reading. Carried by Harbick. Passed.

Votes

• Third reading. Carried by Linthicum. Passed. (March 4, 2026): 28 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Third reading. Carried by Harbick. Passed. (February 27, 2026): 42 yea, 0 nay, passed
• JWM Committee Vote (February 25, 2026): 20 yea, 0 nay, passed
• HHC Committee Vote (February 12, 2026): 8 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HB4047?

HB4047 is a bill in the Oregon Legislature (2026 Legislative Measures): Relating to rural emergency hospitals; and prescribing an effective date.

What does HB4047 do?

Digest: The Act tells OHA to create a new hospital license type. (Flesch Readability Score: 80.3). Requires the Oregon Health Authority to adopt rules and procedures to allow a hospital to apply for a license as a rural emergency hospital. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.

What is the status of HB4047?

Chaptered as of April 6, 2026. Latest action: Chapter 35, (2026 Laws): Effective date June 5, 2026. (April 6, 2026).

Who sponsored HB4047?

Edwin Diehl (R, 17), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB4047?

On the Oregon Legislature website: https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2026R1/Measures/Overview/4047