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OR SB470
OR SB470Relating to recordings of occupants of transient lodging; and prescribing an effective date.
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Introduced
01/13/2025
01/13/2025
In Committee
05/21/2025
05/21/2025
Crossed Over
03/27/2025
03/27/2025
Passed
06/20/2025
06/20/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/20/2025
06/20/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Legislative Measures
Bill Summary
AN ACT Relating to recordings of occupants of transient lodging; amending ORS 30.831; and prescribing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill amends Oregon law to expand protections against invasion of personal privacy, specifically focusing on recordings made in transient lodging (such as hotels, motels, vacation rentals, or temporary dwelling units). The bill adds a new provision that makes it a cause of action for a transient lodging provider or intermediary to capture, make, store, transfer, transmit, or broadcast (or intentionally allow another to do so) a visual or audio recording of an occupant in a private space within the lodging without the occupant's consent. The bill defines key terms such as "private space" (including bedrooms, bathrooms, and areas not open to free access), "transient lodging," and "visual image or recording." It establishes that a plaintiff who proves such a violation can receive compensatory damages and reasonable attorney fees, with the legal action needing to be commenced within two years of the incident. The new provisions are designed to protect individuals' privacy rights in temporary accommodations by preventing unauthorized recordings in areas where occupants would reasonably expect privacy, and the bill includes detailed definitions to clarify the scope of these protections.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (18)
Floyd Prozanski (D)*,
Tom Andersen (D),
Willy Chotzen (D),
April Dobson (D),
Sarah Finger McDonald (D),
Lisa Fragala (D),
Mark Gamba (D),
David Gomberg (D),
Dacia Grayber (D),
Annessa Hartman (D),
Zach Hudson (D),
Cyrus Javadi (D),
James Manning (D),
Nancy Nathanson (D),
Rob Nosse (D),
Thuy Tran (D),
Jules Walters (D),
Mari Watanabe (D),
Last Action
Effective on the 91st day following adjournment sine die. (on 06/20/2025)
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