Advocacy documents, explainers, and action guides produced in connection with Bend Privacy Alliance work. Each document is designed for public distribution — share freely. Current opportunities to act are listed first; explainers and reference material don’t expire; past meeting guides are kept below for the record.
Current
Bend City Council — Draft 2027 Legislative Priorities — September 16, 2026
Bend City Council will discuss draft legislative language that could let the City support expanded surveillance authority in Salem before the public knows the details. No vote is scheduled yet — this is the time to speak up.
Federal Legislation — Ongoing
- HR 2853 Action Guide — H.R. 2853 passed the House May 12, 2026, and is now before the Senate. This guide targets Oregon’s senators directly.
Explainers & Reference Material
Age Verification & Youth Online Safety
- OS Age Verification, Explained: What Oregonians Should Know
- Four Bills, One Label: What People Mean by “Age Verification”
- Already on the Books: What Oregon Already Does to Protect Kids Online
- Under the Hood: How OS Age Signals Actually Work
Action Guide Archive — Past Meetings
Kept for the record. These guides were written for meetings and events that have already occurred and are no longer actionable.
Surveillance in Our Community — August 19, 2026
A community conversation on what local technology collects, who has access, and why oversight matters, held during the ALPR National Week of Action. Wednesday, August 19, 5:00–7:00 PM, Central Library, 61956 SE Santorini St, Bend, OR 97702.
Surveillance Oversight — June 3, 2026 Council Meeting
- Axon & Police Accountability — Action Guide
- What to Know Before You Go — June 3 Meeting Guide
- Central Oregon — June 3 Action Guide