Companies must now quickly respond to stalking warrants in Oregon as new law takes effect
By Tim Stelloh
Published on May 1, 2026.
A new law in Oregon has taken effect that requires communications and social media companies to quickly respond to search warrants linked to stalking and domestic violence cases. The law, believed to be the first of its kind in the country, is named for Kristil Krug, a Colorado woman who was killed in 2023 after an elaborate stalking plot by her husband, Daniel Krug, who was convicted of her murder and sentenced to life in prison. The new law requires communications companies to respond to warrants within five days and social networks within 72 hours, and companies must also act in cases involving violations of protective orders in stalking cases. If they fail to comply with these deadlines, they could be held in contempt. The bill passed unanimously in Oregon's House of Representatives in February and local prosecutors have praised the legislation, with state Rep. Kevin Mannix stating it will allow authorities to identify stalkers and intervene earlier in the process to prevent violent outcomes.
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