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Introduced
01/13/2025
01/13/2025
In Committee
01/17/2025
01/17/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/27/2025
06/27/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Legislative Measures
Bill Summary
The statement includes a measure digest written in compliance with applicable readability standards. Digest: The Act creates the new crime of patronizing a trafficked child. (Flesch Readability Score: 80.3). Creates the crime of patronizing a trafficked child. Punishes by a maximum of 10 years’ imprisonment, $250,000 fine, or both, if the victim is a child under 18 years of age. Punishes by a maximum of five years’ imprisonment, $125,000 fine, or both, if the conviction is based on a law enforcement officer posing as a child under 18 years of age. Directs the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission to classify the offense as a person felony in specified crime categories. Excludes certain evidence of past behavior of an alleged victim or witness in a prosecution for patronizing a trafficked child. Authorizes an ex parte order for the interception of communications when probable cause for patronizing a trafficked child exists. Adds the crime of patronizing a trafficked child to the definition of “sex crime” for purposes of sex offender reporting. Adds the crime of patronizing a trafficked child to the list of crimes constituting racketeering activity. Adds allowing a child to patronize a trafficked child to the definition of child abuse. Repeals the crime of purchasing sex with a minor.
AI Summary
This bill creates a new crime of patronizing a trafficked child in Oregon, with significant legal consequences for those who engage in or attempt to engage in commercial sex acts with minors or with law enforcement officers posing as minors. Under the bill, if a person engages in a commercial sex act with a child under 18 years old, they can be charged with a Class B felony, which carries a maximum penalty of 10 years' imprisonment and a $250,000 fine. If the person engages in a commercial sex act with a law enforcement officer posing as a minor, it is a Class C felony with a maximum penalty of five years' imprisonment and a $125,000 fine. Importantly, the bill removes the requirement to prove that the defendant knew the child was under 18 and explicitly states that it is not a defense to claim ignorance of the child's age. The bill also adds this new crime to various legal definitions, including the list of sex crimes, racketeering activities, and child abuse. Additionally, it directs the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission to classify patronizing a trafficked child as a person felony and provides guidelines for sentencing, such as counting prior prostitution convictions when determining criminal history. The bill repeals the existing crime of purchasing sex with a minor and aims to provide stronger legal protections for children against sexual exploitation.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (7)
Bobby Levy (R)*,
Kim Thatcher (R)*,
Boomer Wright (R)*,
Daniel Bonham (R),
Ed Diehl (R),
Werner Reschke (R),
Suzanne Weber (R),
Last Action
In committee upon adjournment. (on 06/27/2025)
Official Document
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bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/SB386 |
| Open Government Impact Statement for SB386 INTRO | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureAnalysisDocument/84583 |
| BillText | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/SB386/Introduced |
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