Oregon · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 386: Relating to the crime of patronizing a trafficked child.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 386 is a bill introduced in the Oregon Senate on January 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to the crime of patronizing a trafficked child. Primary sponsor: Kim Thatcher (Republican), Bobby Levy (Republican), Boomer Wright (Republican). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 28, 2025): In committee upon adjournment.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
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.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kim Thatcher | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 11 |
| Bobby Levy | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 58 |
| Boomer Wright | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 9 |
| Daniel Bonham | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Ed Diehl | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 17 |
| Werner Reschke | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 55 |
| Suzanne Weber | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 16 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- In committee upon adjournment.
- Referred to Judiciary.
- Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.