The Oregon Senate passed House Bill 2668 to impose notice, consent, and transparency requirements on private search parties that seek to search for missing persons.

Senator Brzezinski, who carried the bill in committee, said the measure requires private search groups to notify the county sheriff at least 72 hours before conducting a search and to obtain consent from an immediate family member, particularly if the search is soliciting payment, donations, or intends to publicize activities (for example, live streaming). The bill also requires private searchers to disclose whether they seek payment and creates civil penalties imposed through the county system for violations.

On the floor, sponsor remarks emphasized the intent to protect family members from predatory practices and to ensure coordination with law enforcement. There was no recorded floor amendment or further debate before the roll call; the bill was declared passed with a constitutional majority.

Senator Brzezinski noted that the measure came from the Senate Judiciary Committee and was supported unanimously in committee; implementation will rely on county sheriffs to receive notices and local procedures to enforce civil penalties.