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HB 2748

Relating to the use of nursing titles

In effectSince Jan. 1, 2026

Chatbot Laws · verified Oct. 21, 2026

A nonhuman entity, including an AI-powered agent, may not use eight nursing titles such as registered nurse, nurse practitioner or licensed practical nurse, or their abbreviations.

Who must comply

Any nonhuman entity, expressly including an agent powered by artificial intelligence. The Act does not define 'artificial intelligence'.

What it requires

Therapy and licensed titlesBars use of the titles APRN, CRNA, CNS, LPN, RN, NP, CMA and CNA (and their spelled-out forms) by a nonhuman entity such as an AI agent.ORS 678.027 (Sec. 2)

Enforcement

Enforced byCriminal prosecutionORS 678.990(1)
Private lawsuitsNo
PenaltiesThe Act adds no penalty of its own; ORS 678.990(1) makes any violation of ORS 678.010 to 678.410, which includes this section, a Class C misdemeanor.

Key dates

  1. Whole act takes effect

Sources

  1. Oregon Laws 2025, Chapter 378 (HB 2748) Supports: Approval date, effective date, text of Sec. 2.
  2. HB 2748 measure overview, OLIS Supports: Chapter 378 assigned; catchline.
  3. ORS chapter 678 (2025 edition) Supports: codified as ORS 678.027 [2025 c.378 §2]; ORS 678.990(1) Class C misdemeanor.

Questions

When does Oregon HB 2748 take effect?

January 1, 2026: Whole act takes effect. It is in effect as of November 4, 2026.

Who does Oregon HB 2748 apply to?

Any nonhuman entity, expressly including an agent powered by artificial intelligence. The Act does not define 'artificial intelligence'.

Who enforces Oregon HB 2748?

Criminal prosecution. Penalties: The Act adds no penalty of its own; ORS 678.990(1) makes any violation of ORS 678.010 to 678.410, which includes this section, a Class C misdemeanor.

Can people sue under Oregon HB 2748?

No. It does not create a private right to sue; enforcement is by Criminal prosecution.