HB4045Introduced in the House
Relating to search warrant response time limits; and declaring an emergency.
Introduced by Kevin Mannix, District 21
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
The Act requires a response within a specified time for certain search warrants. The Act goes into effect when the Governor signs it. (Flesch Readability Score: 70.1). [Digest: The Act requires a response within 72 hours for certain search warrants. The Act goes into effect when the Governor signs it. (Flesch Readability Score: 72.6).] Requires a [communications provider] social media platform to respond to a search warrant within 72 hours of service, and all other communications providers to respond within five business days of service, when the warrant pertains to an investigation of stalking or a crime constituting domestic violence. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
Where it stands
Chapter 34, (2026 Laws): Effective date March 31, 2026.
April 6, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: Senate Third Reading · March 2, 2026
28
Yes
0
No
2
Absent or Not Voting
30 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| David Smith | 1 | Yes |
| Noah Robinson | 2 | Yes |
| Jeffrey Golden | 3 | Yes |
| Floyd Prozanski | 4 | Yes |
| Richard Anderson | 5 | Yes |
| Cedric Hayden | 6 | Yes |
| James Manning | 7 | Yes |
| Sara Gelser Blouin | 8 | Yes |
| Fred Girod | 9 | Absent |
| Deb Patterson | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
Referred to Judiciary.
Public Hearing held.
Work Session held.
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed A-Engrossed.
Second reading.
Rules suspended. Made a Special Order of Business immediately.
Third reading as Special Order of Business. Carried by Mannix. Passed. Ayes, 55; Excused, 2--Lewis, Valderrama; Excused for Business of the House, 3--Helfrich, Levy B, McIntire.
First reading. Referred to President's desk.
Referred to Judiciary.
Public Hearing and Work Session held.
Work Session held.
Recommendation: Do pass the A-Eng. bill.
Second reading.
Third reading. Carried by Prozanski. Passed. Ayes, 28; Excused, 2--Drazan, Girod.
Speaker signed.
President signed.
Governor signed.
Chapter 34, (2026 Laws): Effective date March 31, 2026.
Verify the information
- Official page on the Oregon Legislature website
- House Committee On Judiciary Amendment #-2 (amendment)
- House Committee On Judiciary Amendment #-2 (amendment)
- Open Government Impact (supplement)
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- Witness Registration (supplement)
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