StateOregon

HB 4179: Relating to entities created by the Oregon Health and Science University.

Unknown SponsorIntroduced

HB 4179 status: Introduced — Chapter 127, (2026 Laws): Effective date January 1, 2027 (updated Apr 13, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score65/100 civic fit
RiskLow risk
ImpactModerate impact 45/100

Bill summary

Official

Permits the Oregon Health and Science University to create and maintain a nonprofit corporation under the laws of this state so long as the university is a corporate member of the corporation. Provides that certain individuals who provide patient care for the nonprofit corporation are acting within the scope of their s...

Key analysis

Constitutionality95%
Bipartisan80%
Public opinion50%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • no identified environmental impact

Risks

  • no identified environmental impact

Economy

Positive Outlook
60%

Benefits

  • standardizes labor relations for OHSU entities
  • clarifies scope of employment for patient care providers

Risks

  • potential administrative costs in restructuring

Society

Positive Outlook
65%

Benefits

  • ensures continued state employment status for medical staff
  • provides clearer legal framework for healthcare services

Risks

  • reduced oversight from certain professional corporation regulations
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

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Where it stands

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Introduced

Current

Chapter 127, (2026 Laws): Effective date January 1, 2027.

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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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