Or. Const. art. I, § 47
- Constitution
- Constitution of Oregon
- Text as of
- October 2026
What does this section say?
Right to affordable health care. (1) It is the obligation of the state to ensure that every resident of Oregon has access to cost-effective, clinically appropriate and affordable health care as a fundamental right. (2) The obligation of the state described in subsection (1) of this section must be balanced against the public interest in funding public schools and other essential public services, and any remedy arising from an action brought against the state to enforce the provisions of this section may not interfere with the balance described in this subsection. [Created through S.J.R. 12, 2021, and adopted by the people Nov. 8, 2022]
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