Bill > HB2716

This bill requires the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) to improve its processes for handling vehicle dealer registration and titling documentation by establishing new notification and support requirements. Specifically, ODOT must review dealer-submitted registration and titling documents within two business days and promptly notify dealers by phone or writing if any documentation is missing, incomplete, or if fees are miscalculated, giving dealers an opportunity to rectify the issues. The department must create a dedicated telephone line to assist dealers with such matters and accept fee payments through multiple methods, including credit and debit cards. Additionally, the bill mandates that ODOT conduct a comprehensive study over at least one calendar year to analyze documentation processing delays, tracking causes of delays, fee discrepancies, and whether specific dealers are responsible for most issues. By September 15, 2027, ODOT must report its findings and potential recommendations to the Oregon Dealer Advisory Committee (ODAC). The bill's provisions will apply to vehicle dealers authorized to act as ODOT agents, and the study-related sections will be repealed on January 2, 2028. The bill will take effect 91 days after the 2025 legislative session adjourns.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB2716