Workplace violence bill passes the Oregon House and Senate, heads to Governor's desk

Workplace violence bill passes the Oregon House and Senate, heads to Governor's desk 
The Source, Bend, OR; 6/30/25 
The Oregon Legislative Assembly passed groundbreaking workplace violence legislation aimed at keeping frontline healthcare workers safe in hospitals, and home health and hospice settings across Oregon. Senate Bill 537 B (SB 537) was passed by the House just three days after it was passed by the Senate and heads to Governor Kotek for her signature. ...
What SB 537 Accomplishes: SB 537 focuses on pragmatic, prevention-oriented solutions that protect frontline nurses and caregivers in hospitals and in home health and hospice settings. ...
Why This Matters: ... Nationally, between 2007 and 2022, hospital staff experienced a 181% increase in workplace violence injuries. In Oregon, a staggering 92% of ONA members reported incidents of violence last year—far above national averages.