All Roll Calls
Yes: 140 • No: 0
OregonHB 40072026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET
Relating to transportation; and prescribing an effective date.
Sponsored By: Sponsor information unavailable
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Bill Overview
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Safer batteries and honest micromobility sales
Beginning January 1, 2027, new storage batteries and chargers for e‑bikes, motor assisted scooters, electric personal assistive mobility devices, or powered micromobility devices must be certified by an accredited lab and permanently labeled. Used items are exempt. It is a Class D traffic violation to advertise or sell a vehicle as an e‑bike, motor assisted scooter, or powered micromobility device if it does not meet the legal definition, including when apps or hardware are set to break the limits. Selling these impostor vehicles is also an unlawful trade practice, unlocking consumer‑protection remedies.
Heavier milk trucks on pilot routes
Starting January 1, 2027, ODOT runs a five‑year pilot that lets permitted trucks hauling fluid milk weigh up to 129,000 pounds on approved routes. The department sets permit terms, monitors safety and road impacts, and can suspend or revoke permits for violations. ODOT must report to the Joint Committee on Transportation by September 15, 2032. The pilot ends January 2, 2033.
Clear rules for powered micromobility riders
Beginning January 1, 2027, devices with a motor, top speed up to 28 mph, and under 100 pounds are treated as powered micromobility devices. They are not motor vehicles, and riders follow bicycle rules unless another law says otherwise. You may ride them in bicycle lanes and paths, and drivers must yield to you in those lanes. You do not need a title, registration, or certain financial‑responsibility proof for these devices. People 16 and older may ride without a driver’s license. Local governments and some state agencies can set time, place, and manner limits or ban these devices on some bike lanes, paths, sidewalks, or trails.
Scooter and e-bike age and speed rules
Beginning January 1, 2027, teens 14 and older may ride motor assisted scooters and electric personal assistive mobility devices without a driver’s license. Class 1 e‑bike riders may ride without a license at 14+, and Class 2 and 3 riders at 16+. Anyone may ride a Class 1 or 2 e‑bike without a license while taking part in a bicycle safety program. Motor assisted scooters are capped at 20 mph on level ground (gas 35 cc or less; electric 1,000 watts or less). Riding a motor assisted scooter faster than 20 mph or riding one while under 14 is a Class D traffic violation.
Helmets for kids and safer rentals
Starting January 1, 2027, riders and passengers under 16 must wear approved helmets on bicycles, motor assisted scooters, electric personal assistive mobility devices, powered micromobility devices, skateboards, nonmotorized scooters, and in‑line skates. Parents or guardians are responsible for children under 16. The presumptive fine is $25, but a first ticket can be waived if you show an approved helmet. Businesses that rent the listed vehicles must have DOT‑approved helmets for users under 16, and selling non‑conforming helmets is a Class D violation. DOT sets helmet safety standards that match national norms where practical, and courts cannot cut an injured rider’s damages just because they were not wearing a helmet when another party was at fault.
Law repeals and timing changes
On January 1, 2027, the state repeals ORS 814.485, 814.487, 814.488, 814.534, and 814.600. A prior special‑session section now repeals on January 2, 2029. These are housekeeping changes and do not create new fees or benefits.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
There is no primary sponsor on record.
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 3/5/2026
Third reading. Carried by Pham. Passed.
Yes: 28 • No: 0
House vote • 3/3/2026
Third reading. Carried by McLain. Passed.
Yes: 57 • No: 0
legislature vote • 2/27/2026
Ways and Means: Heard and Reported Out
Yes: 48 • No: 0
House vote • 2/16/2026
Transportation: Heard and Reported Out with Amendments
Yes: 7 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Chapter 101, (2026 Laws): Effective date June 5, 2026.
4/13/2026HouseGovernor signed.
4/7/2026HousePresident signed.
3/10/2026SenateSpeaker signed.
3/10/2026HouseThird reading. Carried by Pham. Passed.
3/5/2026SenateSecond reading.
3/4/2026SenateRecommendation: Do pass the A-Eng. bill.
3/4/2026SenateReferred to Ways and Means.
3/3/2026SenateFirst reading. Referred to President's desk.
3/3/2026SenateThird reading. Carried by McLain. Passed.
3/3/2026HouseSecond reading.
3/2/2026HouseRecommendation: Do pass.
2/27/2026HouseWork Session held.
2/27/2026HouseReturned to Full Committee.
2/26/2026HouseWork Session held.
2/26/2026HouseAssigned to Subcommittee On Transportation and Economic Development.
2/23/2026HouseReferred to Ways and Means by order of Speaker.
2/18/2026HouseRecommendation: Do pass with amendments, be printed A-Engrossed, and be referred to Ways and Means.
2/18/2026HouseWork Session held.
2/16/2026HousePublic Hearing held.
2/4/2026HouseReferred to Transportation.
2/2/2026HouseFirst reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
2/2/2026House
Bill Text
Enrolled
3/6/2026
A-Engrossed
2/18/2026
House Amendments to Introduced
2/18/2026
HCT Amendment -13 (Adopted)
2/16/2026
HCT Amendment -14 (Adopted)
2/16/2026
HCT Amendment -17 (Proposed)
2/16/2026
HCT Amendment -2 (Adopted)
2/16/2026
HCT Amendment -20 (Proposed)
2/16/2026
HCT Amendment -21 (Proposed)
2/16/2026
HCT Amendment -23 (Proposed)
2/16/2026
HCT Amendment -25 (Proposed)
2/16/2026
HCT Amendment -26 (Combined)
2/16/2026
HCT Amendment -7 (Proposed)
2/16/2026
HCT Amendment -9 (Proposed)
2/16/2026
HCT Amendment -10 (Proposed)
2/11/2026
HCT Amendment -11 (Proposed)
2/11/2026
HCT Amendment -13 (Proposed)
2/11/2026
HCT Amendment -14 (Proposed)
2/11/2026
HCT Amendment -16 (Proposed)
2/11/2026
HCT Amendment -17 (Proposed)
2/11/2026
HCT Amendment -19 (Proposed)
2/11/2026
HCT Amendment -2 (Proposed)
2/11/2026
HCT Amendment -21 (Proposed)
2/11/2026
HCT Amendment -5 (Proposed)
2/11/2026
HCT Amendment -6 (Proposed)
2/11/2026
HCT Amendment -7 (Proposed)
2/11/2026
HCT Amendment -8 (Proposed)
2/11/2026
HCT Amendment -9 (Proposed)
2/11/2026
HCT Amendment -10 (Proposed)
2/9/2026
HCT Amendment -11 (Proposed)
2/9/2026
HCT Amendment -13 (Proposed)
2/9/2026
HCT Amendment -14 (Proposed)
2/9/2026
HCT Amendment -17 (Proposed)
2/9/2026
HCT Amendment -2 (Proposed)
2/9/2026
HCT Amendment -5 (Proposed)
2/9/2026
HCT Amendment -6 (Proposed)
2/9/2026
HCT Amendment -7 (Proposed)
2/9/2026
HCT Amendment -8 (Proposed)
2/9/2026
HCT Amendment -9 (Proposed)
2/9/2026
HCT Amendment -2 (Proposed)
2/4/2026
Introduced
1/28/2026
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