Administrative Rulemaking

Current Proposed Rules

Implements SB 1547, licensed behavioral health and wellness practitioners; reorganization; updates; continuing education; application; fees.

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking filed 9/29/26
Public comment period is open until: 5pm on 10/22/26
Public hearing: 2pm on 10/22/26
Expected adoption: 11/13/26 (to be effective 1/1/27)

Recent Rulemakings

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

Update terms, application representations, examination failures, residency requirements, investigation process, and fee refunds.

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking filed 3/20/26.
Public Comments Received. The public comment period ended on 4/22/26.
Permanent Administrative Order. Adopted by the Board on 5/8/26. Filed & effective 5/11/26.

Amends psychologist educational requirements to accept programs accredited by the Psychological Clinical Science Accreditation System.

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking filed 7/11/25.
Public Comment Received. The public comment period ended 8/27/25.
Permanent Administrative Order. Adopted by the Board on 9/12/25. Filed & effective 9/22/25.

Implements Servicemembers Civil Relief Act by establishing new servicemember portability licensure requirements.

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking filed 7/11/25.
The public comment period ended on 8/27/25. No comments were received.
Permanent Administrative Order. Adopted by the Board on 9/12/25. Filed & effective 9/22/25.

Rulemaking Planning Calendar

March 2026- Board will consider rules to clarify authority to take necessary action when terms of residency contracts are not met, make clarifying updates, address multiple examination failures, and when fees are refundable (package).
March through April 2026- Board will recruit a rules advisory committee (RAC) for implementation of Senate Bill (SB) 1547: new licensed behavioral health and wellness practitioners.
May 2026- Board will review public comments received regarding the March rule package and consider adoption.
May through August, 2026- the SB 1547 RAC will meet to discuss draft rules, statement of need, fiscal impact, and racial equity impact statement. Public meeting dates are below. See the Board Meetings page for meeting notices and agendas which include the videoconference link, posted about a week prior to each RAC meeting.

5/18/26, 3-5 p.m.
6/15/26, 3-5 p.m.
7/7/26, 2-4 p.m.
7/27/26, 2-4 p.m.
8/17/26, 1-3 p.m.

September 2026- Board will review SB 1547 proposed rules and consider filing a notice of proposed rulemaking.
September through October, 2026- expected rulemaking comment period and hearing for SB 1547 proposed rules.
November 2026- Board will review hearing report and any public comments received and determine whether to adopt proposed SB 1547 rules.
January 2027- SB 1547 rules expected to be effective.

Mailing List

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Other Resources

Secretary of State: Oregon Administrative Rules Database. Oregon's Secretary of State maintains an archive and database of current Oregon Administrative Rules, filings, and Oregon Bulletins
Oregon Transparency Rules Page. Oregon's Transparency website is a multi-agency resource designed to provide how your tax dollars are spent to move our state forward.

Contact

Email psychology.board@mhra.oregon.gov or call 503-378-4154.