What’s Goin’ On?

Be on the lookout for the Legislative and Advocacy Committee’s news in our “What’s Goin’ On” series here, via email, and social media pages. 

We are aiming to update this monthly.

On September 9, 2027, a group of OTPs represented you and met with Legislators in Salem to discuss and seek support for proposed changes to modernize our Practice Act, as well as the administrative and statutory Reform proposals that OTAO expects to support in the 2027 legislative year. Thank you to Senators Dick Anderson, Kate Lieber, and Deb Patterson; and to Representatives Andrea Valderrama, Darcey Edwards, Hai Pham, Emily McIntire, Lesly Muñoz, Lisa Fragala, Zach Hudson, Kevin L. Mannix, and April Dobson for meeting with us today! 

2. We have submitted a proposal for legislation aiming to modernize our Practice Act.

3. We are continuing to collaborate with other healthcare practitioners on legislative efforts such as the Care First Coalition and onbill that will be proposed called Children Can't Wait.

4. We are continuing to recruit OTPs for our L&A Committee! 

Interested in supporting our efforts? Reach out to otaolegislative@gmail.com for information.

5. We are on a mission to encourageYOU to join the State’s Committees, Commissions and Workgroups.

OTPs are underrepresented at the state level, and if more of us are involved, the more visible and included our profession will be. Follow this link to find theState’s Committees, Commissions and Workgroups  Each group has a page and a list of vacancies, if there are any. You must sign up for a Workday Account (this is the application portal) Some OTPs may qualify for payment for their time.