Oregon legislation · 2026 Legislative Measures
Oregon HB4085: Relating to autonomous vehicles.
Status: Failed, March 6, 2026
Digest: Allows the use of a self-driving vehicle without a license or permit. Allows the use of a self-driving vehicle to transport persons or property for hire. Preempts local laws and rules. (Flesch Readability Score: 62.6). Allows a person to operate an autonomous vehicle with the automated driving system engaged without a grant of driving privileges if certain conditions are met. Requires an automated driving system to be able to achieve a minimal risk condition or issue a request to intervene. Requires an autonomous vehicle to operate in compliance with state vehicle laws and comply with federal safety standards. Provides for exemptions. Allows the Department of Transportation to grant an autonomous vehicle that operates exclusively by an automated driving system and without an onboard driver an exemption to any state equipment requirement. Requires a person operating an autonomous vehicle that is involved in a collision that results in damages to property to perform certain duties. Exempts a person operating an autonomous vehicle from other certain duties of a driver. Prescribes financial responsibility requirements for a person operating an autonomous vehicle. Authorizes a person to operate an autonomous vehicle for the purpose of transporting persons or property for hire if the person provides certain information to the department and provides a first responder interaction plan. Prescribes that authorization does not expire unless suspended or revoked. Exempts autonomous vehicles and on-demand autonomous vehicle networks from provisions related to motor carriers. Prohibits local governments from regulating, imposing a tax or fee on or requiring a license or permit for on-demand autonomous vehicle networks. Prohibits local governments from prohibiting or regulating the operation of autonomous vehicles or on-demand autonomous vehicle networks.
What the bill says
A bill FOR AN ACT Relating to autonomous vehicles; creating new provisions; and amending ORS 807.020.
From the introduced text, January 28, 2026:
A BILL FOR AN ACT Relating to autonomous vehicles; creating new provisions; and amending ORS 807.020. Be It Enacted by the People of the State of Oregon: SECTION 1. Sections 2 to 13 of this 2026 Act are added to and made a part of the Oregon Vehicle Code. SECTION 2. Definitions. As used in sections 2 to 13 of this 2026 Act: (1) "Automated driving system" means the hardware and software that are collectively capable of performing the dynamic driving tasks on a sustained basis within one or more operational design domains. (2) "Autonomous vehicle" means a motor vehicle that is equipped with an automated driving system. (3)(a) "Dynamic driving task" means the real-time operational and tactical functions required to operate a motor vehicle on a highway or on premises open to the public. (b) "Dynamic driving task" (B) Longitudinal motion control by accelerating or decelerating; (C) Monitoring the driving environment by detecting, recognizing, classifying and prematter [italic and bracketed] is existing law to be omitted. New sections are in boldfaced type. LC HB 4085 paring a response to objects and events; (D) Executing appropriate responses to objects and events; (E) Planning maneuvers; and (F) Enhancing the motor vehicle's conspicuity through lighting, signaling or gesturing. (c) "Dynamic driving task" does not include trip planning, including decisions regarding whether, when …
Sponsors
- Susan McLain (D, 29) · primary sponsor
- Shelly Boshart Davis (R, 15) · primary sponsor
- April Dobson (D, 39)
- Hai Pham (D, 36)
- Mark Meek (D, 20)
- Lisa Reynolds (D, 17)
- Bruce Starr (R, 12)
- Thuy Tran (D, 45)
Latest actions
- : In committee upon adjournment.
- : Public Hearing held.
- : Referred to Transportation.
- : First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
Common questions
- What is HB4085?
- HB4085 is a bill in the Oregon Legislature (2026 Legislative Measures): Relating to autonomous vehicles.
- What does HB4085 do?
- In its own words: A bill FOR AN ACT Relating to autonomous vehicles; creating new provisions; and amending ORS 807.020.
- What is the status of HB4085?
- Failed as of March 6, 2026. Latest action: In committee upon adjournment. (March 6, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB4085?
- Susan McLain (D, 29), with 7 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB4085?
- On the Oregon Legislature website: https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2026R1/Measures/Overview/4085
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