Administrative Rulemaking

Current Proposed Rules

Update terms, accuracy in representations to the Board, applications, examination failure and study plan.

• Notice of Proposed Rulemaking- filed 4/9/26
  
• Public Comments- the public comment period ended on 5/21/26 at 5pm
  
• Hearing Report- public hearing held 5/21/26
  
• Expected adoption- 6/5/26
  

Recent Rulemakings

Rulemaking materials from rules adopted in the last year can be found below.  Contact us for rulemakings older than one year.

Educational requirements for unaccredited programs

• Permanent Administrative Order- filed & effective 2/9/26
  
• Public Comments- the public comment period ended on 12/22/25 at 5pm
  
• Hearing Report- hearing held 12/22/2
  
• Notice of Proposed Rulemaking- filed 11/21/25
  

Establishing a schedule of violations per House Bill 2016

• Permanent Administrative Order- filed 12/18/25, effective 1/1/26
  
• The public comment period ended on 11/25/25 at 5pm (no comments were received)
  
• Notice of Proposed Rulemaking- filed 10/28/25
  

Licensure application information and material requirements

• Permanent Administrative Order- filed & effective 12/18/25
  
• The public comment period ended on 11/25/25 at 5pm (no comments were received)
  
• Notice of Proposed Rulemaking- filed 10/28/25
  

Defining Practice in Oregon

• Permanent Administrative Order- filed & effective 10/27/25
• Public Comments- the public comment period ended on 9/23/25 at 5pm
  
• Notice of Proposed Rulemaking- filed 8/6/25
  

Implements Senate Bill 1557, prohibiting licensees from denying services on basis of intellectual/developmental disability

• Permanent Administrative Order- filed & effective 8/6/25
  
• Public Comments- the public comment period ended on 7/23/25 at 5pm
  
• Notice of Proposed Rulemaking- filed 6/10/25
  

Implements Servicemembers Civil Relief Act via new servicemember portability application method and licensure requirements

• Permanent Administrative Order- filed & effective 8/6/25
  
• The public comment period ended 7/23/25 at 5pm (no comments were received)
  
• Notice of Proposed Rulemaking- filed 6/10/25
  

Registered associate supervisor requirements

• Permanent Administrative Order- filed & effective 8/6/25
  
• Public Comments- the public comment period ended on 7/23/25 at 5pm
  
• Notice of Proposed Rulemaking- filed 6/11/25
  

Creates New Rule to Set Optional Board Member Compensation Equal to ORS 171.072(9)

• Permanent Administrative Order- filed & effective 6/10/25
  
• The public comment period ended 5/21/25 at 5pm (no comments were received)
  
• Notice of Proposed Rulemaking filed 4/9/25
  

Implements Senate Bill 1552, Petition for Predetermination Based on Criminal Conviction, Fee, and Definitions

• Permanent Administrative Order- filed 6/10/25, effective 7/1/25
  
• The public comment period ended 5/21/25 at 5pm (no comments were received)
  
• Notice of Proposed Rulemaking- filed 4/8/25
  

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