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OR HB2748: Relating to the use of nursing titles.

Effective Jan 1, 2026 Oregon · 2025 session

Last verified Oct 12, 2026 · official bill text

HB2748 · where it stands

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  1. Introduced Complete
  2. Passed first chamber Complete
  3. Passed both chambers Complete
  4. Enacted Complete
  5. Effective Since Jan 1, 2026
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In one paragraph

Oregon's HB 2748 (Chapter 378, Oregon Laws 2025) adds a rule to the Nurse Practice Act (ORS 678.010 to 678.410): a nonhuman entity, including an agent powered by artificial intelligence, may not use the titles Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA), clinical nurse specialist (CNS), licensed practical nurse (LPN), registered nurse (RN), nurse practitioner (NP), certified medication aide (CMA) or certified nursing assistant (CNA). It was signed June 24, 2025 and took effect January 1, 2026.

Plain-English summary, written with AI assistance. The official text controls.

What it means for business

Health care organizations and AI vendors may not label chatbots or virtual agents in Oregon as nurses or use nursing abbreviations for them.

Key provisions

  1. A nonhuman entity, including an AI-powered agent, may not use nursing titles
  2. Covers APRN, CRNA, CNS, LPN, RN, NP, CMA and CNA titles and abbreviations
  3. Added to the Oregon Nurse Practice Act, ORS 678.010 to 678.410
  4. Effective January 1, 2026

Latest legislative action

Jun 24, 2025. Governor signed June 24, 2025 (Chapter 378, Oregon Laws 2025); effective January 1, 2026

Topics and industries

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