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OregonHB 26682025 Regular SessionHouse

Relating to search and rescue.

Sponsored By: Lesly Muñoz (Democratic), Virgle Osborne (Republican)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.

Private search parties must inform families

In Oregon, private search parties must explain their role to a missing person’s immediate family member before searching. They must say they are not acting for the government, both verbally and in writing. They must also disclose plans to charge fees, request donations, or profit from related photos, films, videos, or audio recordings. The rules cover people or groups seeking those revenues, not government agents or qualified search and rescue volunteers.

Private searches face notice rules and penalties

Private search parties must notify the county sheriff at least 72 hours before searching; a law enforcement agency can authorize an earlier start. Notice must include the party’s name, home address, contact details, birth date, and whether it holds search, emergency operations, or medical certifications. It must identify the missing person, planned search times, dog use, and which required family notices are being given or withheld. Notice can be given by phone, in writing, or through an internet portal set up for this purpose. Counties can adopt ordinances or resolutions setting civil penalties for violations; the law sets no penalty amount.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

  • Lesly Muñoz

    Democratic • House

  • Virgle Osborne

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

  • Annessa Hartman

    Democratic • House

  • Bobby Levy

    Republican • House

  • Court Boice

    Republican • House

  • Cyrus Javadi

    Democratic • House

  • Dacia Grayber

    Democratic • House

  • David Brock Smith

    Republican • Senate

  • Kevin Mannix

    Republican • House

  • Lucetta Elmer

    Republican • House

  • Travis Nelson

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 92 • No: 3

Senate vote • 5/21/2025

Third reading. Carried by Prozanski. Passed.

Yes: 23 • No: 3

Senate vote • 5/14/2025

Judiciary: Heard and Reported Out

Yes: 6 • No: 0

House vote • 4/14/2025

Third reading. Carried by Osborne. Passed.

Yes: 55 • No: 0

House vote • 4/2/2025

Judiciary: Heard and Reported Out with Amendments

Yes: 8 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Chapter 200, (2025 Laws): Effective date January 1, 2026.

    6/11/2025House

  2. Governor signed.

    5/28/2025House

  3. President signed.

    5/22/2025Senate

  4. Speaker signed.

    5/22/2025House

  5. Third reading. Carried by Prozanski. Passed.

    5/21/2025Senate

  6. Carried over to 05-21 by unanimous consent.

    5/20/2025Senate

  7. Second reading.

    5/19/2025Senate

  8. Recommendation: Do pass the A-Eng. bill.

    5/19/2025Senate

  9. Work Session held.

    5/14/2025Senate

  10. Public Hearing held.

    5/7/2025Senate

  11. Referred to Judiciary.

    4/15/2025Senate

  12. First reading. Referred to President's desk.

    4/15/2025Senate

  13. Third reading. Carried by Osborne. Passed.

    4/14/2025House

  14. Rules suspended. Carried over to April 14, 2025 Calendar.

    4/10/2025House

  15. Rules suspended. Carried over to April 10, 2025 Calendar.

    4/9/2025House

  16. Second reading.

    4/8/2025House

  17. Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed A-Engrossed.

    4/7/2025House

  18. Work Session held.

    4/2/2025House

  19. Public Hearing held.

    2/20/2025House

  20. Public Hearing cancelled.

    2/13/2025House

  21. Referred to Judiciary.

    1/17/2025House

  22. First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

    1/13/2025House

Bill Text

  • HJUD Amendment -3 (Adopted)

    4/2/2025

    PDF

  • HJUD Amendment -2 (Proposed)

    3/26/2025

    PDF

  • HJUD Amendment -3 (Proposed)

    3/26/2025

    PDF

  • HJUD Amendment -2 (Proposed)

    2/20/2025

    PDF

  • HJUD Amendment -2 (Proposed)

    2/13/2025

    PDF

  • A-Engrossed

    PDF

  • Enrolled

    PDF

  • House Amendments to Introduced

    PDF

  • Introduced

    PDF

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