Oregon 2025R1 Session Status: In Committee 3 D cosponsors

HB 3626 — Defines "powered micromobility device" for the vehicle code.

Last action — In House Committee

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced May 27, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Advancing 40% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 3 sponsors

    2 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (3 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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Summary

<b>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. ODOT must tell the public about these new laws. (Flesch Readability Score: 61.2).</b> [<i>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. Kids who are 12 and older can use e-scooters and certain e-bikes. ODOT must tell the public about these new laws. (Flesch Readability Score: 62.7).</i>] 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. Provides that a person [<i>12</i>]<b> 14</b> years of age or older can use a [<i>motor assisted scooter or</i>] Class 1 [<i>or Class 2</i>] electric assisted bicycle.<b> Provides that a person 16 years of age or older can use a Class 2 or Class 3 electric assisted bicycle.</b> Directs the Department of Transportation to undertake a public information campaign to inform the public about the changes to the law<b> and develop a safety education program</b>.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. In House Committee

Sponsors

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2 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 87 not signed on · 2 voted No

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (87)

87 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Heard and Reported Out with Amendments

Passed 10 Yea · 2 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 3200
Democrat 7000
Total 10200
% of votes cast 83%17%0%0%
How each member voted (12)
Member Party Vote
Chris Gorsek Democrat Yea
Khanh Pham Democrat Yea
Mark Gamba Democrat Yea
Mark Meek Democrat Yea
Nancy Nathanson Democrat Yea
Paul Evans Democrat Yea
Susan McLain Democrat Yea
Bruce Starr Republican Yea
Jeffrey Helfrich Republican Yea
Kevin Mannix Republican Yea
Shelly Boshart Davis Republican Nay
Suzanne Weber Republican Nay

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Subjects

public-safety transportation
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 3626 do?
<b>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. ODOT must tell the public about these new laws. (Flesch Readability Score: 61.2).</b> [<i>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. Kids who are 12 and older can use e-scooters and certain e-bikes. ODOT must tell the public about these new laws. (Flesch Readability Score: 62.7).</i>] 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. Provides that a person [<i>12</i>]<b> 14</b> years of age or older can use a [<i>motor assisted scooter or</i>] Class 1 [<i>or Class 2</i>] electric assisted bicycle.<b> Provides that a person 16 years of age or older can use a Class 2 or Class 3 electric assisted bicycle.</b> Directs the Department of Transportation to undertake a public information campaign to inform the public about the changes to the law<b> and develop a safety education program</b>.
Who sponsors HB 3626?
HB 3626 is sponsored by Daniel Nguyen (Democrat), Emerson Levy (Democrat), and Mark Gamba (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB 3626?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced May 27, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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