Bill > HB2055

This bill amends Oregon Revised Statute 807.750 to clarify and expand the rules around swiping driver's licenses and identification cards by private entities. The bill defines key terms like "swipe" (electronically reading information from a card's magnetic strip or barcode) and "private entity" (any non-governmental organization or person), and establishes specific circumstances under which a private business can scan a driver's license. The legislation allows private entities to swipe a driver's license to verify age for age-restricted services without requiring the additional qualification of having "reasonable doubt" about a person's age, which was previously part of the law. The bill maintains strict privacy protections, prohibiting businesses from storing, selling, or sharing most personal information obtained through card swiping, with limited exceptions for fraud prevention. Additionally, the bill provides legal recourse for individuals, allowing them to sue and potentially recover damages if a business improperly uses their personal information, with potential penalties up to three times the standard damages for willful violations. The legislation aims to provide clearer guidelines for businesses while protecting individuals' privacy rights.

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https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB2055