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Subcommittee advances Senate Bill 789 to let Board of Psychology recover disciplinary costs
Summary
The education subcommittee moved Senate Bill 789 to the full committee with a "do pass" recommendation after staff summarized the bill, which would let the Oregon Board of Psychology assess cost recovery against respondents who do not prevail in disciplinary proceedings; the measure would apply to actions on or after Jan. 1, 2026.
The education subcommittee moved Senate Bill 789 to the full committee with a due-pass recommendation during its May 27 work session.
Staff summarized that Senate Bill 789 would grant the Oregon Board of Psychology authority to recover costs associated with successful disciplinary actions, including agency attorney fees, through a tiered fee-assessment structure for respondents who do not prevail. The measure, as presented, would apply to disciplinary actions occurring on or after Jan. 1, 2026, and would take effect on the 90th day after sine die. Staff noted that a staff measure summary, fiscal impact statement and revenue impact statement are available on the Oregon legislative information system.
Co-chairs called for a motion; a motion “to move Senate Bill 789 to the full committee with a due-pass recommendation” was made and recorded as moved by "Culture and Sullivan." With no discussion and no objections noted, the motion carried. The co-chair also noted that Senators Weber and McLean were excused. Senator Solomon agreed to carry the measure on the Senate and House floors.
There was no extended debate recorded in the transcript. The staff summary constituted the substantive explanation of the bill's scope, the operative date, and the effective date. No amendments or alternate motions were offered during the work session.
The subcommittee then closed the work session on SB 789 and moved to the next agenda item.
