Bill > HB2428

This bill modifies Oregon Revised Statute (ORS) 181A.250 to expand restrictions on information collection by public bodies. The bill broadens the original law's scope from just law enforcement agencies to all public bodies, prohibiting them from collecting or maintaining information about an individual's political, religious, or social views, associations, or activities without the explicit consent of the person involved. However, the bill preserves an exception for law enforcement agencies, which can still collect such information without consent if it directly relates to a criminal investigation and there are reasonable grounds to suspect the subject's involvement in criminal conduct. This change aims to protect individuals' privacy by limiting government agencies' ability to gather sensitive personal information without permission, while maintaining law enforcement's capability to investigate potential criminal activities. The bill introduces a more comprehensive approach to protecting personal data and restricting government surveillance of individuals' personal views and associations.

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https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB2428