OR HB3584

Raises the minimum age for prosecution under Oregon's prostitution statute from no minimum to 18 years old, meaning minors cannot be charged with the crime of prostitution

Expands grounds for taking a child into protective custody to include situations where the child has engaged in or is at imminent risk of engaging in a commercial sex act

Prohibits releasing a child to a parent or guardian if there is reasonable cause to believe the parent or guardian allowed, permitted, or encouraged the child to engage in a commercial sex act

Updates the definition of child abuse to include allowing or hiring a child to engage in conduct that would constitute prostitution if committed by an adult

Takes effect on the 91st day after the 2025 legislative session adjourns