Oregon Enacts 23 Laws Impacting Insurance, Infrastructure, and Data Privacy

Oregon Governor Tina Kotek has enacted 23 new laws addressing diverse policy areas including infrastructure, data privacy, foster care, and health insurance. Notably, updates were made to procedural aspects of the Interstate 5 bridge replacement project and tolling regulations, reflecting ongoing infrastructure development and regulatory refinement.

The laws also introduce stricter controls on the commercial use of personal data, particularly banning targeted advertising based on data that identifies individuals under 16 or tracks location within close proximity, with certain utility exceptions.

The health sector saw significant updates, including expanded insurance coverage for prosthetic and orthotic devices, and changes to processes for rehabilitation technology repair approvals within Oregon's medical assistance program. Child welfare received attention through a new foster care payment structure for foster parents and mandated biennial reporting on related compensation. Other legislative changes encompass regulation of naturopathic medical licensing and discipline, facilitation of preschool operations on church properties, and enhanced authority for Oregon Health Authority to collaborate with tribal health entities for disease reporting and prescription monitoring.

The broad legislative activity highlights Oregon's continued focus on modernizing public health and infrastructure frameworks, safeguarding consumer data privacy, and refining administrative and judicial procedures. These measures collectively impact insurers, health providers, and public agencies, reinforcing compliance responsibilities and operational adjustments in service delivery and data management. The legislative session, characterized by an unusually high volume of bills, will conclude on June 29, marking a significant period of policy development and statutory updates across sectors influencing insurance and public health systems in Oregon.