Oregon’s Senate Walkout Ends as Republicans Rejoin the State Senate

Democrats agreed that in cases where minors seek abortions but want to avoid telling their parents, such as in cases of incest, a provider would have to obtain approval from a second provider, as both sides came to an agreement.

Democrats said the measure would still ensure abortion access and protect caregivers from anti-abortion or gender-affirming care measures passed by other states and would require that health insurance covers medically necessary gender-affirming care.

Sen. Tim Knopp (R) said the boycott would end to pass “bipartisan” legislation and budget bills. On Thursday’s Senate floor, Knopp said he looked forward to finishing the session in “an extraordinarily bipartisan way.”

“We asked for lawful, we asked for constitutional, we asked for a compromise, and I see that from your side,” Knopp said as he addressed Democratic Senate President Rob Wagner following Thursday’s roll call. “We appreciate everyone who was involved.”