Creates affirmative defense to crime of prostitution if, at time of alleged offense, defendant was victim of certain trafficking crimes.
Provides that seller or lessor of law enforcement dog is not liable for product liability for harm caused by dog if law enforcement agency to which dog was sold or leased has begun or completed training dog using training program approved by law enforcement agency or accredited and recognized animal handling organization.
Expands provisions establishing privilege for and confidentiality of certain communications and records of certified advocate at qualified victim services program to include program administered by tribal government.
Designates third Friday in September of every year to be Oregon POW/MIA Recognition Day.
Creates alternative process for persons seeking to change name on vital record for purpose of affirming gender identity. Creates alternative process for persons seeking to change sex classification on vital record. Eliminates requirement for courts to publicly post court orders changing name or gender identity. Provides that court case involving change of gender identity may be sealed. Becomes operative January 1, 2018. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Authorizes Oregon Youth Authority to provide reentry support and services, for specified period of time, to person who completes Department of Corrections incarceration sentence while in physical custody of authority.
Allows nonimmigrant authorized to enter United States under Compact of Free Association to be law enforcement officer.
