Committee hears bill to limit public display of minor counselor discipline after 3–5 years

The Senate Committee on Healthcare on May 8 heard public testimony on House Bill 2016 A, which would direct the Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists to create a schedule of violations and remove some disciplinary information from public-facing websites three to five years after resolution.

The bill’s sponsor, Representative Rob Nosse, said the measure aims to distinguish “egregious violations that present a danger to the public” from “minor” matters that were resolved through restitution, training or fines and that should not “constantly live on and on on a website.” He said the change would not remove information from a licensure verification database intended to confirm licensure status.

The bill drew direct testimony…