Lawmakers back technical extension for guidance to license internationally educated professionals
February 27, 2026 | Legislative, Oregon
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Supporters asked the committee to advance SB 15 95, a technical bill that moves operative dates for licensure guidance for internationally educated professionals from 07/01/2026 to 01/01/2028.
Melissa, presenting the measure, said the bill extends deadlines for professional licensing boards to publish specific guidance for internationally educated individuals and to comply with additional statutory guidelines established in prior legislation (SB 476). The presenter said the bill declares an emergency and moves multiple deadlines to 01/01/2028.
Lina Gebarez (district director for Senator Casey Jama) read sponsor testimony noting that SB 476 created a pathway to licensure for foreign‑trained medical professionals and that more time is needed for effective implementation; she urged an aye vote. The committee closed the hearing without recording any committee vote in the transcript.
Melissa, presenting the measure, said the bill extends deadlines for professional licensing boards to publish specific guidance for internationally educated individuals and to comply with additional statutory guidelines established in prior legislation (SB 476). The presenter said the bill declares an emergency and moves multiple deadlines to 01/01/2028.
Lina Gebarez (district director for Senator Casey Jama) read sponsor testimony noting that SB 476 created a pathway to licensure for foreign‑trained medical professionals and that more time is needed for effective implementation; she urged an aye vote. The committee closed the hearing without recording any committee vote in the transcript.
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