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Lawmakers introduce range of health care bills in a session that is clouded by a big budget hole

The proposals would change how coverage for low-income residents is managed, give some providers more authority, shore up Planned Parenthood and crack down on AI chatbots
January 29, 2026
 
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The Capitol Building in Salem. | JAKE THOMAS/THE LUND REPORT

Oregon lawmakers are working on a slew of health-related bills for the upcoming five-week session, including proposals that would change