Oregon 2026 Regular Session Status: Enacted 17 D cosponsors

HB 4092 — Relating to child safety systems.

Last action — Chapter 17, (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 05, 2026.

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High chance

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Prognosis

Likely to advance 82% · moderate confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 20 sponsors

    5 primary, 15 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (17 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 4 recorded votes so far.

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Summary

Prohibits a retailer from<b> knowingly</b> selling or offering for sale, and a retail platform operator from<b> knowingly</b> permitting a retailer to advertise or offer for sale, a child safety system that does not comply with federal standards or standards the Department of Transportation adopts by rule. [<i>Requires a retailer to disclose clearly and conspicuously in any advertisement or offer for a child safety system whether the child safety system complies with federal standards or standards the Department of Transportation adopts by rule.</i>] Prohibits a retail platform operator from permitting a retailer to advertise or offer for sale a child safety system unless the retailer affirmatively discloses to the retail platform operator whether the child safety system complies with federal standards or standards the Department of Transportation adopts by rule. [<i>Punishes</i>]<b> Provides for a private right of action to enforce</b> a violation of, or failure to comply with, the requirements and prohibitions<b> set forth in the Act, allowing a recovery of the greater of the plaintiff's actual damages or statutory damages of $500 after allowing for a period of 30 days to cure the violation or failure to comply.</b> [<i>as an unlawful practice under the Unlawful Trade Practices Act.</i>].

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

70 added · 83 removed

Plain-language change summary

The latest version of HB 4092 includes several changes aimed at improving child safety systems in vehicles. Notably, it adds clear definitions for terms related to these systems, such as "child safety system" and "retailer." The bill also strengthens requirements for retailers and online platforms by prohibiting them from selling child safety systems that do not meet federal standards, and it mandates that they must disclose compliance information to consumers. These updates are significant because they aim to ensure that all child safety products sold in Oregon provide adequate protection for children, making it easier for parents to choose safe options.

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83rd OREGON LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY--2026 Regular Session A-Engrossed House Bill 4092 Ordered by the House February 16 Including House Amendments dated February 16 Sponsored by Representatives PHAM H, WATANABE, Senators REYNOLDS, GELSER BLOUIN;
83rd OREGON LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY--2026 Regular Session Enrolled House Bill 4092 Sponsored by Representatives PHAM H, WATANABE, Senators REYNOLDS, GELSER BLOUIN, NERON MISSLIN;
Representatives ANDERSEN, BOWMAN, CHOTZEN, HUDSON, ISADORE, RIEKE SMITH, SOSA, WALTERS, WISE, Senators CAMPOS, FREDERICK, MANNING JR, NERON MISSLIN, PATTERSON (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 ANDERSEN, BOWMAN, CHOTZEN, HUDSON, ISADORE, RIEKE SMITH, SOSA, WALTERS, WISE, Senators CAMPOS, FREDERICK, MANNING JR, MEEK, PATTERSON, SOLLMAN (Presession filed.) CHAPTER .................................................
It is an editor’s brief statement of the essential features of the measure.
AN ACT Relating to child safety systems.
The statement includes a measure digest written in compliance with applicable readability standards.
Digest:
Says that a person may not sell or offer for sale a child safety system unless the system meets certain standards.
Says that the person must disclose whether the system meets the stan- dards.
(Flesch Readability Score:
69.5).
Prohibits a retailer from knowingly selling or offering for sale, and a retail platform operator from knowingly permitting a retailer to advertise or offer for sale, a child safety system that does not comply with federal standards or standards the Department of Transportation adopts by rule.
[Requires a retailer to disclose clearly and conspicuously in any advertisement or offer for a child safety system whether the child safety system complies with federal standards or standards the De- partment of Transportation adopts by rule.] Prohibits a retail platform operator from permitting a retailer to advertise or offer for sale a child safety system unless the retailer affirmatively discloses to the retail platform operator whether the child safety system complies with federal standards or standards the Department of Transpor- tation adopts by rule.
[Punishes] Provides for a private right of action to enforce a violation of, or failure to comply with, the requirements and prohibitions set forth in the Act, allowing a recovery of the greater of the plaintiff’s actual damages or statutory damages of $500 after allowing for a period of 30 days to cure the violation or failure to comply.
[as an unlawful practice under the Unlawful Trade Practices Act.] A BILL FOR AN ACT Relating to child safety systems.
(f)(A) “Retail platform operator” means a person that operates an online or other mar- NOTE:
(f)(A) “Retail platform operator” means a person that operates an online or other mar- ketplace that enables purchasers to select, pay for and receive a child safety system and:
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 285 A-Eng.
HB 4092 ketplace that enables purchasers to select, pay for and receive a child safety system and:
(3) A retail platform operator may not permit a retailer to advertise or offer for sale on the operator’s retail platform a child safety system that is intended for use in a motor ve- hicle and is available for purchase and delivery to a purchaser unless the retailer affirmatively discloses in writing to the retail platform operator whether the child safety system complies with the federal standard or standards the Department of Transportation adopts under ORS 815.055.
Enrolled House Bill 4092 (HB 4092-A) Page 1 (3) A retail platform operator may not permit a retailer to advertise or offer for sale on the operator’s retail platform a child safety system that is intended for use in a motor ve- hicle and is available for purchase and delivery to a purchaser unless the retailer affirmatively discloses in writing to the retail platform operator whether the child safety system complies with the federal standard or standards the Department of Transportation adopts under ORS 815.055.
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Passed by House February 18, 2026 Received by Governor:
........................M.,........................................................., 2026 ..................................................................................
Timothy G.
Sekerak, Chief Clerk of House Approved:
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Julie Fahey, Speaker of House ..................................................................................
Passed by Senate February 26, 2026 Tina Kotek, Governor Filed in Office of Secretary of State:
....................................................................................................................................., 2026 Rob Wagner, President of Senate ..................................................................................
Tobias Read, Secretary of State Enrolled House Bill 4092 (HB 4092-A) Page 2
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Amendments

1 amendment

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Action History

  1. Chapter 17, (2026 Laws): Effective date January 1, 2027.

  2. Governor signed.

  3. President signed.

  4. Speaker signed.

  5. Vote explanation(s) filed by Robinson.

  6. Third reading. Carried by Neron Misslin. Passed.

  7. Second reading.

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

  9. Public Hearing and Work Session held.

  10. Referred to Commerce and General Government.

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

  12. Third reading. Carried by Pham H. Passed.

  13. Second reading.

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

  15. Work Session held.

  16. Public Hearing held.

  17. Referred to Commerce and Consumer Protection.

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

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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5 sponsors · 15 co-sponsors · 70 not signed on · 1 voted No

Sponsors (5)

Co-sponsors (15)

Not signed on (70)

70 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 Neron Misslin. Passed.

Passed 27 Yea · 1 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 15001
Republican 10101
Unaffiliated 2000
Total 27102
% of votes cast 90%3%0%7%
How each member voted (30)
Member Party Vote
Courtney Neron — Yea
Sara Gelser — Yea
Anthony Broadman Democrat Yea
Chris Gorsek 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 Not Voting
Lisa Reynolds Democrat Yea
Mark Meek Democrat Yea
Rob Wagner Democrat Yea
Wlnsvey Campos Democrat Yea
Bruce Starr Republican Yea
Cedric Hayden Republican Not Voting
Christine Drazan Republican Yea
David Brock Smith Republican Yea
Diane Linthicum Republican Yea
Dick Anderson Republican Yea
Fred Girod Republican Yea
Kim Thatcher Republican Yea
Mike McLane Republican Yea
Noah Robinson Republican Nay
Suzanne Weber Republican Yea
Todd Nash Republican Yea

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Third reading. Carried by Pham H. Passed.

Passed 40 Yea · 0 Nay · 20 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 32003
Republican 70016
Unaffiliated 1001
Total 400020
% of votes cast 67%0%0%33%
How each member voted (60)
Member Party Vote
Lamar Wise — Yea
Matt Bunch — Not Voting
Andrea Valderrama Democrat Not Voting
Annessa Hartman Democrat Not Voting
April Dobson Democrat Yea
Ben Bowman Democrat Yea
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 Yea
Jules Walters Democrat Yea
Julie Fahey Democrat Yea
Ken Helm Democrat Yea
Lesly Muñoz Democrat Yea
Lisa Fragala Democrat Yea
Mari Watanabe Democrat Yea
Mark Gamba Democrat Yea
Nancy Nathanson Democrat Yea
Nathan Sosa Democrat Yea
Pam Marsh Democrat Yea
Paul Evans Democrat Yea
Ricki Ruiz Democrat Not Voting
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 Yea
Tom Andersen Democrat Yea
Travis Nelson Democrat Yea
Willy Chotzen Democrat Yea
Zach Hudson Democrat Yea
Alek Skarlatos Republican Not Voting
Anna Scharf Republican Not Voting
Bobby Levy Republican Not Voting
Boomer Wright Republican Not Voting
Court Boice Republican Not Voting
Cyrus Javadi Republican Yea
Darcey Edwards Republican Not Voting
Darin Harbick Republican Not Voting
Dwayne Yunker Republican Yea
E. Werner Reschke Republican Not Voting
Ed Diehl Republican Not Voting
Emily McIntire Republican Not Voting
Gregory Smith Republican Not Voting
Jami Cate Republican Yea
Jeffrey Helfrich Republican Yea
Kevin Mannix Republican Yea
Kim Wallan Republican Not Voting
Lucetta Elmer Republican Yea
Mark Owens Republican Not Voting
Rick Lewis Republican Not Voting
Shelly Boshart Davis Republican Not Voting
Vikki Breese-Iverson Republican Yea
Virgle Osborne Republican Not Voting

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Heard and Reported Out with Amendments

Passed 10 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 4000
Democrat 5000
Unaffiliated 1000
Total 10000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (10)
Member Party Vote
Lamar Wise — Yea
David Gomberg Democrat Yea
Farrah Chaichi Democrat Yea
Jules Walters Democrat Yea
Nathan Sosa Democrat Yea
Willy Chotzen Democrat Yea
E. Werner Reschke Republican Yea
Jami Cate Republican Yea
Kim Wallan Republican Yea
Virgle Osborne Republican Yea

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Subjects

public-safety
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 4092 do?
Prohibits a retailer from<b> knowingly</b> selling or offering for sale, and a retail platform operator from<b> knowingly</b> permitting a retailer to advertise or offer for sale, a child safety system that does not comply with federal standards or standards the Department of Transportation adopts by rule. [<i>Requires a retailer to disclose clearly and conspicuously in any advertisement or offer for a child safety system whether the child safety system complies with federal standards or standards the Department of Transportation adopts by rule.</i>] Prohibits a retail platform operator from permitting a retailer to advertise or offer for sale a child safety system unless the retailer affirmatively discloses to the retail platform operator whether the child safety system complies with federal standards or standards the Department of Transportation adopts by rule. [<i>Punishes</i>]<b> Provides for a private right of action to enforce</b> a violation of, or failure to comply with, the requirements and prohibitions<b> set forth in the Act, allowing a recovery of the greater of the plaintiff's actual damages or statutory damages of $500 after allowing for a period of 30 days to cure the violation or failure to comply.</b> [<i>as an unlawful practice under the Unlawful Trade Practices Act.</i>].
Who sponsors HB 4092?
HB 4092 is sponsored by Janeen Sollman (Democrat), Mark Meek (Democrat), Courtney Neron Misslin, Willy Chotzen (Democrat), Deb Patterson (Democrat), James Manning Jr. (Democrat), Lew Frederick (Democrat), Wlnsvey Campos (Democrat), Jules Walters (Democrat), Nathan Sosa (Democrat), Shannon Isadore (Democrat), Zach Hudson (Democrat), Ben Bowman (Democrat), Tom Andersen (Democrat), Sara Gelser Blouin, Lisa Reynolds (Democrat), Mari Watanabe (Democrat), Hai Pham (Democrat), Sue Rieke Smith (Democrat), and Lamar Wise.
What is the current status of HB 4092?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 02, 2026. Enacted.
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