State • Oregon

HB 4040: Relating to health care; and declaring an emergency.

Unknown SponsorIntroduced

HB 4040 status: Introduced — Chapter 109, (2026 Laws): Effective date April 7, 2026 (updated Apr 13, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score70/100 civic fit
RiskModerate risk
ImpactHigh impact 85/100

Bill summary

Official

Modifies the requirements for screening a hospital patient for presumptive eligibility for financial assistance. [<i>Prohibits the Oregon Health Authority from requiring certain home health agencies to comply with Medicare conditions of participation.</i>] [<i>Modifies the requirements for how the Department of Human S...

Key analysis

Constitutionality90%
Bipartisan75%
Public opinion75%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • no direct environmental impact identified

Risks

  • no direct environmental impact identified

Economy

Positive Outlook
60%

Benefits

  • reduced administrative burdens for health providers
  • potential cost efficiencies in insurance claim processing

Risks

  • insurance mandate impact statements may increase compliance costs
  • regulatory shifts for insurers may alter market premiums

Society

Positive Outlook
80%

Benefits

  • expands medical assistance access for incarcerated individuals
  • simplifies licensing for dental and therapy professions
  • improves access to anesthesia and complex rehabilitation technology

Risks

  • potential for varied quality of care standards during transitional licensing
  • complexity of managing varied provider types in one facility
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

OpenStates summary

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Analysis based on bill summary, not full legislative text

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Where it stands

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Introduced

Current

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

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Committee

Upcoming
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Floor

Upcoming
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Governor

Upcoming
5

Enacted

Upcoming
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