In December 2023, OPS adopted rules to address data collection and reporting required by Senate Bill 303, requirements for training program curriculum approval, and technical fixes to previously adopted rules.
Read 2023 OPS Rules with Tracked Changes
(Updated and effective on: January 1, 2024)
The 2023 rules were informed by nine hours of Rules Advisory Committee (RAC) meetings, over 200 written public comments and over four hours of public hearings during the public comment period. Public hearings offered Spanish interpretation, American Sign Language interpretation, and communication access real time translation (CART captioning).
We invite you to read our
Letter to the Public which highlights frequent themes identified during the public comment period and how they have been addressed in the 2023 rules. You can also read the
Hearings Officer Report which summarizes comments and testimony received during the November 2023 public comment period.
November 2023 Public Comment Period
All members of the public were invited to provide comments on the 2023 proposed rules during the public comment period in November. The 2023 proposed rules include technical fixes to rules adopted in 2022, in addition to rules related to the implementation of Senate Bill 303, new legislation that requires service centers to collect and report client data related to psilocybin services. Proposed rules also address OHA requirements for approval of facilitator training programs. For more information, please see the Notice to Interested Parties.
The proposed rules in the PDF below are not the entirety of OPS rules. You can read current OPS administrative rules here: Oregon Administrative Rules 333-333. The current rules will remain in effect until proposed rules are finalized and adopted at the end of the year. We suggest that you
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2023 Notice of Proposed Rulemaking including proposed rules
The public comment period included three virtual public hearings, which are listed below. Click on the three hearings below to access audio recordings.
November 2023 Public Hearings
Psilocybin Meeting CalendarPublic Hearings Nov23DocumentsPublic Hearings
September 2023 Rules Advisory Committees (RACs)
Oregon Psilocybin Services convened three RACs in September 2023 to discuss proposed rules on: (1) Minor adjustments and technical fixes to rules adopted in 2022, (2) Implementation of Senate Bill 303, new legislation that requires service centers to collect and report client data related to psilocybin services, and (3) OHA requirements for approval of facilitator training programs.
Rules Advisory Committees (RACs) are an important part of the rulemaking process. RAC members provide input on draft administrative rules. RACs are comprised of individuals who have subject matter expertise, lived experience, and who are likely to be affected by the proposed rules. The RAC process is designed to include a diversity of opinions and viewpoints. In addition to providing recommendations, RACs evaluate fiscal and racial impact of the proposed rules. Draft rules are updated based on RAC input, and the next version of proposed rules is then made available during the public comment period in November 2023.
September 2023 RAC Meeting Materials and Recordings
Psilocybin Meeting CalendarRACs - Sept23DocumentsRACs