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Oregon lawmakers hear wide testimony on bill to shield lawful reproductive and gender‑affirming care
Summary
Supporters told the House Judiciary Committee that HB 4088 would protect patients and providers from out‑of‑state and federal investigations by strengthening privacy and limiting cooperation; opponents warned it could impede oversight and accountability in cases of harm.
Chair Kropf opened a public hearing on House Bill 4,088 on Feb. 2, saying the measure would address privacy, extradition, court records and licensing in relation to reproductive and gender‑affirming health care.
Representative Lisa Bridal, sponsor of the bill, said Oregon must safeguard ‘‘personal health care decisions belong to patients and their health care providers’’ and described HB 4,088 as closing gaps that leave providers and patients vulnerable to ‘‘federal government and out of state investigations or prosecutions of lawful essential healthcare.’'
Proponents — including Representative Willie Choatsen and Senator Lisa Reynolds, a practicing pediatrician — told the House Judiciary Committee the bill does not change what health care is…
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