Oregon legislation · 2026 Legislative Measures
Oregon HB4007: Relating to transportation; and prescribing an effective date.
Status: Chaptered, April 13, 2026
Digest: The Act defines what a "powered micromobility device" is. It also combines the laws for kids under 16, making it clear that they must wear helmets when riding bikes, e-bikes, e-scooters and some other vehicles. Changes age a kid must be to use different classes of e-bikes and other types of vehicles. Says a store may not sell a vehicle that looks like an e-bike if it is not an e-bike by state law. The Act tells ODOT to make a new pilot program and let trucks haul more milk on certain routes. The Act tells ODOT to report on the results of the pilot program. Gives DAS more time to finish review of HCAS. (Flesch Readability Score: 73.1). [ Digest: The Act defines what a "powered micromobility device" is. It also combines the laws for kids under 16, making it clear that they must wear helmets when riding bikes, e-bikes, e-scooters and some other vehicles. Changes age a kid must be to use different classes of e-bikes and other types of vehicles. Says a store may not sell a vehicle that looks like an e-bike if it is not an e-bike by state law. The Act tells ODOT to make a new pilot program and let trucks haul more milk on certain routes. The Act tells ODOT to report on the results of the pilot program. (Flesch Readability Score: 70.7). ] 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. Create
What the bill says
From the enrolled text, March 6, 2026:
83rd OREGON LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY--2026 Regular Session House Bill 4007 Introduced and printed pursuant to House Rule 12.00. Presession filed (at the request of House Interim Committee on Transportation) CHAPTER ................................................. Relating to transportation; creating new provisions; amending ORS 153.633, 153.645, 153.650, 153.660, 646.608, 801.348, 803.030, 803.305, 806.020, 807.020, 811.050, 811.440, 814.484, 814.486, 814.489, 814.512, 815.052 and 815.281 and sections 14 and 15, chapter 1, Oregon Laws 2025 (special session); repealing ORS 814.485, 814.487, 814.488, 814.534 and 814.600; and prescribing an effective date. POWERED MICROMOBILITY DEVICES AND MOTOR ASSISTED SCOOTERS SECTION 1. Sections 2, and 4 of this 2026 Act are added to and made a part of the Oregon Vehicle Code. SECTION 2. Definition of "powered micromobility device." (1) "Powered micromobility device" means a vehicle (b) Has a propulsion system; (c) Has a maximum speed of 28 miles per hour; and (d) Has an unloaded weight of less than 100 pounds. (2) "Powered micromobility device" does not or (b) The following devices or (B) Electric personal assistive mobility devices; (C) Motor assisted scooters; (D) Motorized wheelchairs; (E) Motorcycles; (F) Mopeds; or (G) All-terrain vehicles. SECTION 3. Application of vehicle laws to powered micromobility devices. (1) A powered micromobility device is not a motor vehicle for purposes of the Oregon Vehicle Code, except when specifically provided by statute. (2) A person …