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OR HB3770

Bill

Status

Failed

6/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Court Boice

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Legislative Measures

AI Summary

  • Amends ORS 163.537 to clarify that buying or selling a person under 18 years of age includes transactions "for purposes of adoption," which remains a Class B felony

  • Creates the new crime of "unlawful adoption activity" for knowingly placing or offering a child for adoption by someone other than the birth parent, advertising to place or solicit children for adoption, or accepting/supplying children for adoption

  • Unlawful adoption activity is classified as a Class C misdemeanor, punishable by up to 30 days imprisonment, a $1,250 fine, or both

  • Exempts persons acting on behalf of Oregon licensed adoption agencies from the new unlawful adoption activity provisions

  • Exempts Oregon-licensed attorneys from advertising and child placement restrictions under the new crime

Legislative Description

Relating to unlawful adoption activity.

Last Action

In committee upon adjournment.

6/27/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/4/2025

Full Bill Text

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