Stronger Protections against Bias in Healthcare 

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Oregon's Crisis Care Guidelines can never again be discriminatory

SB 567 gives Oregonians greater clarity about their rights to be free from unlawful discrimination and bias in the healthcare system. The bill, which was introduced and championed by Senator Sara Gelser, passed despite strong opposition from some in the healthcare industry.

The bill clarifies that it is unlawful to discriminate on the basis of a protected class by:

  • denying medical treatment to the patient that is likely to benefit the person based on an individualized assessment of the patient using objective medical evidence; or

  • limiting or restricting in any manner the allocation of medical resources to the patient.

Protected classes include disability, race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, and age.  

The bill passed 24-4 votes in the Senate and 40-18 votes in the House.

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