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HB2671 • 2025

Permits the testing of highly automated vehicles on highways of this state under certain circumstances.

Permits the testing of highly automated vehicles on highways of this state under certain circumstances.

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Representative Ruiz,, Senator Campos, Representative Bowman,, Gamba,, Nguyen D,, Nguyen H,, Nosse,, Senator Gorsek,
Last action
2025-06-27
Official status
In House Committee
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Bill History

  1. 2025-06-27 House

    In committee upon adjournment.

  2. 2025-04-22 House

    Public Hearing cancelled.

  3. 2025-04-21 House

    Public Hearing held.

  4. 2025-01-17 House

    Referred to Transportation with subsequent referral to Ways and Means.

  5. 2025-01-13 House

    First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

Official Summary Text

Digest: The Act permits the testing of automated vehicles on highways of this state. Directs ODOT to adopt rules to carry out the Act. (Flesch Readability Score: 66.4).
Permits the testing of highly automated vehicles on highways of this state under certain circumstances. Prescribes the testing permit application requirements. Directs automated vehicle manufacturers to obtain additional umbrella liability insurance policies prior to testing. Directs the Department of Transportation to adopt rules for the testing of highly automated vehicles on the highways of this state. Permits the department to grant automated vehicle manufacturers that are testing highly automated vehicles exemptions to state equipment requirements. Imposes a civil penalty for testing a highly automated vehicle without a testing permit. Requires automated vehicle manufacturers to provide to the department reports on collisions and necessary disengagements that involve highly automated vehicles.
Creates the offense of testing a highly automated vehicle without a testing permit or sticker. Punishes by a maximum fine of $500.
Defines "testing operator" to include both an onboard operator and a remote operator of a highly automated vehicle. Requires a testing operator to monitor the operation of a test vehicle at all times and to be prepared to take control of the test vehicle if necessary. Identifies the testing operator as the operator or driver of a highly automated vehicle for purposes of certain provisions.
Exempts persons testing highly automated vehicles without an onboard operator on highways of this state from certain provisions of the Oregon Vehicle Code if the manufacturer has a valid testing permit.
Directs the department to submit a report on the performance of highly automated vehicle technologies to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to transportation not later than November 15, 2032.
Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Relating to: Relating to highly automated vehicles; prescribing an effective date.
Current location: In House Committee