Bill > HB2397

This bill modifies how sex offender information is released and shared, with a specific focus on level two and level three sex offenders. Under the proposed changes, the Department of State Police will be required to release sex offender information on a website for both level two and level three sex offenders. For level three sex offenders, information can be released to specific entities including individuals living with the offender, people with significant relationships to the offender, residential neighbors, churches, schools, child care centers, and local media sources. For level two sex offenders, information can be released to similar entities, with the additional requirement that the Department of State Police will publish information for community locations like schools and care facilities on their website. The bill defines "sex offender information" as details determined appropriate for public release by the Department of State Police, and maintains provisions that allow supervising agencies and notifying agencies (such as police departments and sheriff's offices) to release information they deem necessary to protect public safety. The legislation aims to provide more transparent and accessible information about sex offenders while balancing privacy considerations.

Justice

https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB2397