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This bill creates a new crime of unlawful disclosure of information about victims of sexual assault or sex trafficking, specifically targeting health care providers who reveal such sensitive information without patient consent. The bill defines key terms using existing Oregon state law: a "health care provider" is defined according to ORS 192.556, while "sex trafficking" and "sexual assault" have meanings established in ORS 137.221 and 181A.323, respectively. Under the proposed law, a health care provider commits this crime if they learn about a patient's sexual assault or sex trafficking during treatment and then disclose this information in writing, in person, or electronically to a third party without the patient's authorization. The bill includes an exception for disclosures permitted under existing health information privacy laws, such as HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act). The penalties for this offense are structured progressively: the first offense is a Class A misdemeanor, which typically carries a maximum of 364 days in jail and/or a fine of up to $6,250, while subsequent offenses become a Class C felony, which can result in up to five years in prison and/or a fine of up to $125,000.

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