Bill > HB2974

This bill expands the legal definition of "sexually explicit conduct" in Oregon law to include situations where a child's sexual or intimate body parts are observed or recorded with the specific intent of sexually arousing the observer, regardless of whether the child is aware of being watched or recorded. The bill also modifies the sentencing guidelines for invasion of personal privacy in the first degree, increasing the crime category from 6 to 8 on the sentencing guidelines grid when the victim is under 18 years old. This change means that offenses involving the invasion of a minor's privacy will be treated as a more serious crime, potentially resulting in more severe penalties. The bill will take effect 91 days after the 2025 regular session of the Oregon Legislative Assembly adjourns, and these new provisions will apply to conduct occurring on or after the effective date. The primary goal appears to be providing stronger legal protections for children against privacy violations and sexually motivated observations or recordings.

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https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB2974