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OR SB470

Bill

Status

Passed

6/20/2025

Primary Sponsor

Floyd Prozanski

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Origin

Senate

2025 Legislative Measures

AI Summary

  • Amends Oregon's invasion of personal privacy law (ORS 30.831) to add a new cause of action against transient lodging providers and intermediaries who capture, store, transfer, transmit, or broadcast visual or audio recordings of guests in private spaces without consent

  • "Private space" is defined as bedrooms, bathrooms, and other areas not open to free or uninvited access by the lodging provider or other guests

  • Applies to hotels, motels, inns, vacation rentals, and short-term rental units including those listed through booking intermediaries

  • Prevailing plaintiffs are entitled to compensatory damages and reasonable attorney fees, with a two-year statute of limitations

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

Legislative Description

Relating to recordings of occupants of transient lodging; and prescribing an effective date.

Last Action

Effective on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.

6/20/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary4/1/2025
Judiciary1/17/2025

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