Effective June 5, 2026, Oregon hospitals must adhere to the following:

• Maintain written procedures for responding when law enforcement arrives
• Name at least one supervisory administrator to handle those situations
• Designate non-public areas, including patient rooms and access-controlled spaces.

Hospitals and federally qualified health centers also may not retaliate against employees who share state-published materials about immigrant rights or immigration legal services. In addition, information about a person’s citizenship, immigration status, or country of birth must be protected like health information and generally can’t be shared with law enforcement unless required by law or court order.

This article is informational and does not constitute legal or financial advice. Consult with an employment lawyer or accountant for additional clarification on how these changes impact your company.