Bill > SB1121

This bill creates a new criminal offense called "unlawful disclosure of private information" which occurs when a person deliberately discloses another individual's sensitive personal information with the intent to stalk, injure, or damage property, and the victim subsequently experiences stalking, injury, or property damage. The bill defines personal information broadly to include home addresses, phone numbers, Social Security numbers, employer contact information, family contact details, photographs of children, and children's school information. The offense is classified as a Class B misdemeanor, and "disclose" is interpreted expansively to include transferring, publishing, distributing, exhibiting, advertising, and offering information. The bill also amends existing Oregon statutes to incorporate this new criminal provision into the Oregon Criminal Code and includes several technical amendments related to operative dates. The bill contains an emergency clause, meaning it will take effect immediately upon passage, with most substantive provisions becoming operative on January 1, 2026. The legislation aims to protect individuals from malicious sharing of private information that could lead to harm or harassment.