OregonRelating to the crime of patronizing a trafficked child.
What it does
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.
More detail
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.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2025
- Jun 28In committee upon adjournment.Latest
- Jan 17Referred to Judiciary.Minor
- Jan 13Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.Introduced