Oregon HB 4007 — Relating to transportation; and prescribing an effective date.

Oregon, 2026R1. HB 4007: Relating to transportation; and prescribing an effective date.

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April 13, 2026 — Chapter 101, (2026 Laws): Effective date June 5, 2026.

Summary

] Defines "powered micromobility device" for the vehicle code. Consolidates and makes uniform standards for wearing protective headgear for children under 16 years of age when riding or using a bicycle, electric assisted bicycle, motor assisted scooter, powered micromobility device and certain nonmotorized vehicles. Lowers the age requirement to operate a Class 1 electric assisted bicycle. Provides that there is no minimum age requirement to operate a Class 1 or Class 2 electric assisted bicycle if the person is participating in a bicycle safety program. Lowers age requirement to operate motor assisted scooter. Creates offense of improper sale or lease of a vehicle. Punishes by maximum fine of $250. Creates offense of selling an impostor vehicle. Punishes by maximum fine of $250. Directs the Department of Transportation to establish a five-year pilot program that allows vehicles to haul fluid milk products with a loaded weight of not more than 129,000 pounds on routes approved by the department. Directs the department to conduct a study and prepare a report on the results of the pilot program. Extends the time the Oregon Department of Administrative Services has to undertake its review of the methodology for the highway cost allocation study. Makes the report due March 15, 2028. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.

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Bill text

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Recorded votes

Legislative history

1. April 13, 2026Chapter 101, (2026 Laws): Effective date June 5, 2026.
2. April 7, 2026Governor signed.
3. March 10, 2026President signed.
4. March 10, 2026Speaker signed.
5. March 6, 2026Third reading. Carried by Pham. Passed.
6. March 4, 2026Second reading.
7. March 4, 2026Recommendation: Do pass the A-Eng. bill.
8. March 3, 2026Referred to Ways and Means.
9. March 3, 2026First reading. Referred to President's desk.
10. March 3, 2026Third reading. Carried by McLain. Passed.
11. March 2, 2026Second reading.
12. February 28, 2026Recommendation: Do pass.
13. February 27, 2026Work Session held.
14. February 26, 2026Work Session held.
15. February 26, 2026Returned to Full Committee.
16. February 23, 2026Assigned to Subcommittee On Transportation and Economic Development.
17. February 18, 2026Referred to Ways and Means by order of Speaker.
18. February 18, 2026Recommendation: Do pass with amendments, be printed A-Engrossed, and be referred to Ways and Means.
19. February 16, 2026Work Session held.
20. February 4, 2026Public Hearing held.
21. February 2, 2026Referred to Transportation.
22. February 2, 2026First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

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