Bill > SB19

This bill modifies vehicle emissions testing exemptions in Oregon by changing the existing law to exempt motor vehicles and engines that are less than six years old from required pollution control system testing. Specifically, the bill removes the language about "new" motor vehicles being exempt when initially registered and replaces it with a blanket exemption for vehicles with a model year that predates the current year by less than six years. This means that newer vehicles (those less than six years old) will not need to undergo emissions testing, which can help reduce regulatory burden for vehicle owners with relatively new cars. The bill applies to areas within the metropolitan service district that includes Portland and other boundaries designated by the Environmental Quality Commission. The change is part of Oregon's ongoing efforts to streamline vehicle registration requirements while still maintaining environmental standards for vehicle emissions. The bill preserves existing exemptions for other types of vehicles, such as farm vehicles, special interest vehicles, electric vehicles, and racing vehicles.

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https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/SB19