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The Board of Sign Language Interpreters has a meeting scheduled for Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at 4 p.m. Information on how the public may attend the meeting is listed in the notice (when posted). The notice and the agenda can be found at: https://www.oregon.gov/oha/PH/HLO/Pages/Public-Meetings.aspx. The agenda is subject to change.
Please note: Because the SLI Board does not currently meet quorum requirements, this meeting may need to be canceled if one or more new SLI Board members are not appointed before the meeting date. In addition, If the requisite number of sign language interpreters have not confirmed availability and attendance within 48 hours of the meeting, then the meeting will be canceled.
If you have any questions about accommodations or need assistance to participate, please contact Josh Page at josh.page@oha.oregon.gov or by calling (503) 934-0720, or Krissy Pickett at krissy.pickett@oha.oregon.gov or by calling (503) 378-2093. All relay calls are accepted.
The State Board of Sign Language Interpreters (Board), is currently recruiting for the following vacant Board member position(s):
Mark your calendar:The Health Licensing Office (HLO) will be closed on the following days:
Monday, February 16, 2026: Presidents' Day
Monday, May 25, 2026: Memorial Day
Examinations will not be offered, and licenses will not be issued on these days.
Our Regular office hours are:Monday through Friday: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Testing hours are:Monday through Friday: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
For examination and licensing questions, call (503) 378-8667. You can also email hlo.info@odhsoha.oregon.gov.
Many of your questions can be answered by consulting our website at www.oregon.gov/oha/ph/hlo.
Board of Sign Language Interpreters– Licensing Update
Temporary Pause for License Applications and License Renewals and the Repeal of Educational, Legal and Medical Licenses effective January 1, 2026.
During the 2025 Legislative Session, Senate Bill (SB) 950 (2025) was enacted to further refine the licensure and regulation of sign language interpreters (SLI) in Oregon. The bill requires the Board of Sign Language Interpreters (Board) to adopt administrative rules by January 1, 2026, to:
The Health Licensing Office (HLO) has had the Board of Sign Language Interpreters’ (SLI) Educational, Legal, and Medical Licenses Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) translated into American Sign Language (ASL) videos, which are now available on the HLO YouTube channel. The links are as follows:
SLI Educational License FAQ - ASL translated videohttps://youtu.be/mOBeFyt9ag8
SLI Legal License FAQ - ASL translated videohttps://youtu.be/fbbxg9-sG4s
SLI Medical License FAQ - ASL translated videohttps://youtu.be/_XITH_J8byA
The Health Licensing Office (HLO) has temporarily suspended rulemaking for the Oregon Board of Sign Language Interpreters (Board) due to an insufficient number of appointed members. At this time, only three members have been appointed to the Board; four members are required to convene an official meeting.
If additional appointments are made, the Board is expected to meet on February 4, 2026, to:
Further information regarding the February 4, 2026, meeting will be provided once new Board members have been appointed and confirmed.
For current updates, please visit the Board's meeting page:Board of Sign Language Interpreters Meetings
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