Oregon 2026 Regular Session Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 13 R · 11 D cosponsors

HB 4137 — Relating to the transfer of interest in motor vehicles.

Last action — Chapter 65, (2026 Laws): Effective date January 1, 2027.

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

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 02, 2026. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Tina Kotek (Democratic) on March 31, 2026.

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High chance

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Prognosis

Likely to advance 98% · high confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 26 sponsors

    5 primary, 21 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (13 R · 11 D) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 4 recorded votes so far.

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Summary

Provides that, in lieu of making a first appearance for a traffic violation citation, the person who is the previous owner of a vehicle may notify the court that the person has transferred interest in the vehicle and is not liable for the citation.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

95 added · 94 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amendment to Bill HB 4137 adds provisions that allow individuals who sold their vehicle before a traffic violation occurred to notify the court that they are not responsible for the ticket. This change aims to relieve former vehicle owners from the burden of attending court for citations that are no longer applicable to them, simplifying the process and potentially reducing court congestion. This matters because it helps ensure that only the correct parties are held accountable for traffic violations, promoting fairness in the legal system.

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83rd OREGON LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY--2026 Regular Session A-Engrossed House Bill 4137 Ordered by the House February 18 Including House Amendments dated February 18 Sponsored by Representative CATE, Senator GIROD, Representatives RIEKE SMITH, PHAM H, SANCHEZ;
83rd OREGON LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY--2026 Regular Session Enrolled House Bill 4137 Sponsored by Representative CATE, Senator GIROD, Representatives RIEKE SMITH, PHAM H, SANCHEZ;
Rep- resentatives GOMBERG, HELFRICH, HELM, JAVADI, LEVY B, LEWIS, MANNIX, MCLAIN, RESCHKE, SKARLATOS, WALTERS, WISE, Senators GELSER BLOUIN, HAYDEN, NASH, PHAM K, ROBINSON, SOLLMAN, THATCHER (Presession filed.) SUMMARY The following summary is not prepared by the sponsors of the measure and is not a part of the body thereof subject to consideration by the Legislative Assembly.
Representatives GOMBERG, GRAYBER, HELFRICH, HELM, JAVADI, LEVY B, LEWIS, MANNIX, MCLAIN, RESCHKE, SKARLATOS, WALTERS, WISE, Senators GELSER BLOUIN, HAYDEN, MANNING JR, NASH, PHAM K, ROBINSON, SOLLMAN, THATCHER (Presession filed.) CHAPTER .................................................
It is an editor’s brief statement of the essential features of the measure.
AN ACT Relating to the transfer of interest in motor vehicles;
The statement includes a measure digest written in compliance with applicable readability standards.
Digest:
If a traffic ticket is sent to a person who sold a car before the traffic offense happened, the old owner may let the court know that they are not required to pay the ticket.
(Flesch Read- ability Score:
62.5).
Provides that, in lieu of making a first appearance for a traffic violation citation, the person who is the previous owner of a vehicle may notify the court that the person has transferred interest in the vehicle and is not liable for the citation.
A BILL FOR AN ACT Relating to the transfer of interest in motor vehicles;
or NOTE:
or (ii) Appearing by electronic or telephonic means and entering the plea with a Central Violations Bureau established under ORS 153.806 or a Violations Bureau established by the court under ORS 153.800.
Matter in boldfaced type in an amended section is new;
matter [italic and bracketed] is existing law to be omitted.
New sections are in boldfaced type.
LC 251 A-Eng.
HB 4137 (ii) Appearing by electronic or telephonic means and entering the plea with a Central Violations Bureau established under ORS 153.806 or a Violations Bureau established by the court under ORS 153.800.
(c) A no contest plea under this subsection is not subject to the requirements of ORS chapter 135 relating to the entry of pleas and, upon receipt of the plea, the court may enter judgment against the defendant without taking further evidence.
Enrolled House Bill 4137 (HB 4137-A) Page 1 (c) A no contest plea under this subsection is not subject to the requirements of ORS chapter relating to the entry of pleas and, upon receipt of the plea, the court may enter judgment against the defendant without taking further evidence.
[2] A-Eng.
Enrolled House Bill 4137 (HB 4137-A) Page 2 Passed by House February 20, 2026 Received by Governor:
HB 4137 [3]
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Timothy G.
Sekerak, Chief Clerk of House Approved:
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Julie Fahey, Speaker of House ..................................................................................
Tina Kotek, Governor Passed by Senate March 3, 2026 Filed in Office of Secretary of State:
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Rob Wagner, President of Senate ..................................................................................
Tobias Read, Secretary of State Enrolled House Bill 4137 (HB 4137-A) Page 3
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Amendments

1 amendment

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Action History

  1. Chapter 65, (2026 Laws): Effective date January 1, 2027.

  2. Governor signed.

  3. President signed.

  4. Speaker signed.

  5. Third reading. Carried by Gelser Blouin. Passed.

  6. Carried over to 03-03 by unanimous consent.

  7. Second reading.

  8. Recommendation: Do pass the A-Eng. bill.

  9. Work Session held.

  10. Public Hearing held.

  11. Referred to Judiciary.

  12. First reading. Referred to President's desk.

  13. Third reading. Carried by Cate. Passed.

  14. Second reading.

  15. Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed A-Engrossed.

  16. Work Session held.

  17. Public Hearing held.

  18. Referred to Judiciary.

  19. First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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5 sponsors · 21 co-sponsors · 64 not signed on

Sponsors (5)

Co-sponsors (21)

Not signed on (64)

64 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

Third reading. Carried by Gelser Blouin. Passed.

Passed 29 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 18000
Republican 11001
Total 29001
% of votes cast 97%0%0%3%
How each member voted (30)
Member Party Vote
Anthony Broadman Democrat Yea
Chris Gorsek Democrat Yea
Courtney Neron Misslin Democrat Yea
Deb Patterson Democrat Yea
Floyd Prozanski Democrat Yea
James Manning Jr. Democrat Yea
Janeen Sollman Democrat Yea
Jeff Golden Democrat Yea
Kate Lieber Democrat Yea
Kathleen Taylor Democrat Yea
Kayse Jama Democrat Yea
Khanh Pham Democrat Yea
Lew Frederick Democrat Yea
Lisa Reynolds Democrat Yea
Mark Meek Democrat Yea
Rob Wagner Democrat Yea
Sara Gelser Blouin Democrat Yea
Wlnsvey Campos Democrat Yea
Bruce Starr Republican Yea
Cedric Hayden Republican Yea
Christine Drazan Republican Yea
David Brock Smith Republican Yea
Diane Linthicum Republican Not Voting
Dick Anderson Republican Yea
Fred Girod Republican Yea
Kim Thatcher Republican Yea
Mike McLane Republican Yea
Noah Robinson Republican Yea
Suzanne Weber Republican Yea
Todd Nash Republican Yea

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Third reading. Carried by Cate. Passed.

Passed 40 Yea · 0 Nay · 20 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 27008
Republican 110012
Unaffiliated 2000
Total 400020
% of votes cast 67%0%0%33%
How each member voted (60)
Member Party Vote
Lamar Wise — Yea
Matt Bunch — Yea
Andrea Valderrama Democrat Not Voting
Annessa Hartman Democrat Not Voting
April Dobson Democrat Yea
Ben Bowman Democrat Not Voting
Dacia Grayber Democrat Yea
Daniel Nguyen Democrat Yea
David Gomberg Democrat Yea
Emerson Levy Democrat Yea
Farrah Chaichi Democrat Yea
Hai Pham Democrat Yea
Jason Kropf Democrat Yea
John Lively Democrat Not Voting
Jules Walters Democrat Yea
Julie Fahey Democrat Not Voting
Ken Helm Democrat Yea
Lesly Muñoz Democrat Yea
Lisa Fragala Democrat Yea
Mari Watanabe Democrat Not Voting
Mark Gamba Democrat Yea
Nancy Nathanson Democrat Yea
Nathan Sosa Democrat Yea
Pam Marsh Democrat Yea
Paul Evans Democrat Yea
Ricki Ruiz Democrat Yea
Rob Nosse Democrat Yea
Sarah McDonald Democrat Yea
Shannon Isadore Democrat Yea
Sue Rieke Smith Democrat Yea
Susan McLain Democrat Yea
Tawna Sanchez Democrat Yea
Thuy Tran Democrat Not Voting
Tom Andersen Democrat Yea
Travis Nelson Democrat Not Voting
Willy Chotzen Democrat Yea
Zach Hudson Democrat Yea
Alek Skarlatos Republican Not Voting
Anna Scharf Republican Yea
Bobby Levy Republican Not Voting
Boomer Wright Republican Not Voting
Court Boice Republican Not Voting
Cyrus Javadi Republican Yea
Darcey Edwards Republican Yea
Darin Harbick Republican Yea
Dwayne Yunker Republican Not Voting
E. Werner Reschke Republican Yea
Ed Diehl Republican Not Voting
Emily McIntire Republican Yea
Gregory Smith Republican Yea
Jami Cate Republican Yea
Jeffrey Helfrich Republican Not Voting
Kevin Mannix Republican Yea
Kim Wallan Republican Not Voting
Lucetta Elmer Republican Yea
Mark Owens Republican Yea
Rick Lewis Republican Not Voting
Shelly Boshart Davis Republican Not Voting
Vikki Breese-Iverson Republican Not Voting
Virgle Osborne Republican Not Voting

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 4137 do?
Provides that, in lieu of making a first appearance for a traffic violation citation, the person who is the previous owner of a vehicle may notify the court that the person has transferred interest in the vehicle and is not liable for the citation.
Who sponsors HB 4137?
HB 4137 is sponsored by James Manning Jr. (Democrat), Dacia Grayber (Democrat), Kim Thatcher (Republican), Janeen Sollman (Democrat), Noah Robinson (Republican), Khanh Pham (Democrat), Todd Nash (Republican), Cedric Hayden (Republican), Sara Gelser Blouin, Jules Walters (Democrat), Alek Skarlatos (Republican), E. Werner Reschke (Republican), Susan McLain (Democrat), Kevin Mannix (Republican), Rick Lewis (Republican), Bobby Levy (Republican), Cyrus Javadi (Republican), Ken Helm (Democrat), Jeffrey Helfrich (Republican), David Gomberg (Democrat), Tawna Sanchez (Democrat), Hai Pham (Democrat), Fred Girod (Republican), Jami Cate (Republican), Sue Rieke Smith (Democrat), and Lamar Wise.
What is the current status of HB 4137?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 02, 2026. Enacted.
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